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Crain’s Headlines: United Pulls Profit Forecast, Citing Coronavirus Uncertainty
United Airlines has withdrawn its guidance to Wall Street on full-year 2020 revenue and earnings. The Chicago-based airline cited heightened uncertainty over duration and spread of the coronavirus and its potential effect on overall air travel demand.
Crain’s Headlines: Dow Plunges 1,000 Points Amid Coronavirus Fears
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down more than 1,000 points Monday — the worst one-day performance in two years for the blue-chip index, as fears increased over the global economic shock of coronavirus.
Crain’s Headlines: Feds Don’t Buy Outcome Health Founder’s Claim
The feds say Outcome Health founder Rishi Shah has more money than he claims.
Crain’s Headlines: Potential Safety Hazard Another Embarrassment for Boeing
Boeing is inspecting more than 400 stored 737 Max jets after discovering tools, rags and other debris left in the fuel tanks of newly built planes.
Crain’s Headlines: 1871 Parent Acquires Illinois Technology Association
Two Chicago nonprofits that offer training and support to local tech firms have struck a deal to create a one-stop shop for them.
The Changing Role of the American President
Much has been said about the ways President Donald Trump is changing the presidency. On this Presidents Day, we look back at the ways the presidency evolved before Trump moved into the White House.
Crain’s Headlines: Clayco Finalizing Big Buy in Fulton Market District
A fast-growing construction and design firm is buying almost a full city block near the eastern end of the Fulton Market District.
Crain’s Headlines: Bolingbrook Mayor Won’t Support Amazon Plan
Amazon’s push to build a massive network of warehouses to store and distribute goods may be moving into Bolingbrook, but the town’s mayor isn’t thrilled about it.
Crain’s Headlines: Suit Claims Google Violated Illinois Privacy Law
The same Illinois privacy law that recently led Facebook to settle a class-action lawsuit for $550 million could trip up Google as well.
WTTW, WFMT Trustee Marvin Goldsmith Dies at 84
Marvin Goldsmith, who served for decades on the board of WWCI, the parent organization of WTTW and WFMT, died Thursday. He was 84 years old.
Crain’s Headlines: Traffic at Midway Drops to 20-Year Lows
Traffic at Midway Airport dropped last year to its lowest level in two decades—and the decline is likely to continue as long as the Boeing 737 Max is grounded.
Crain’s Headlines: Brookfield Zoo President to Step Down
No departure date has yet been set for Stuart Strahl, who announced to his board of trustees that he is heading for the exit after 17 years at the helm.
Crain’s Headlines: United Buys Flight School to Tackle Pilot Shortage
The Chicago-based airline says it’s purchasing Westwind School of Aeronautics in Phoenix to tackle a talent pipeline problem that it will face for at least a decade.
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