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Crain’s Headlines: No CTA Fare Hikes for Now
The Chicago Transit Authority’s budget has no plans for fare hikes or service reduction in 2020, but ridership on CTA buses and trains has been steadily declining since a 2012 peak.
Professional Mediator Offers Tips for Better Negotiations
As the city and the Chicago Teachers Union try to hammer out a contract agreement, we explore common strategies and pitfalls in any negotiation with professional mediator Teresa Frisbie.
Crain’s Headlines: Bill Daley Leaves Bank of New York Mellon
Bill Daley has left Bank of New York Mellon after less than six months as vice chairman. He started there following his loss in Chicago’s mayoral election earlier this year.
Crain’s Headlines: McDonald’s Struggling to Attract US Customers
Amid fierce fast-food competition, McDonald’s home market lost momentum in the latest quarter. Bloomberg reports that same-store sales rose 5.9% globally, but the Chicago-based fast food giant is struggling to attract customers in the U.S.
Crain’s Headlines: More Problems for Troubled Ford Factory
The Ford plant on the city’s Far South Side has been causing some big headaches for the automaker, which is expected to report lower profits this week in a third quarter earnings report.
Chicago Teachers Strike Enters Day 3 as Monday Classes Canceled
Negotiators for Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union failed to come to a contract agreement despite weekend bargaining sessions, though both sides agree progress has been made.
Crain’s Headlines: Northwestern’s $10M Grant to Prevent Opioid Deaths
A Northwestern researcher known for developing wearable technology has received a $10 million federal grant to create a potentially life-saving implantable device for people with opioid use disorder.
Crain’s Headlines: Departed Exelon CEO Gets $7.7M Retirement Package
Former Exelon CEO Anne Pramaggiore is in line for $7.7 million in benefits after her abrupt resignation Tuesday amid a federal investigation of the company’s Springfield lobbying practices.
Crain’s Headlines: Lightfoot Floats New Chicago Casino Plan
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is floating a new plan to make the Chicago casino a property owned jointly by the city and the state. But the idea is getting a cool reception in Springfield.
Crain’s Headlines: Boeing Removes CEO From Chairman Role
Boeing announced that it has stripped CEO Dennis Muilenburg of his title as chairman of the board, a move the company says will allow him to focus more on fixing its troubled 737 Max jets.
WTTW Viewers Need to Rescan Their TVs This Week
The station will be off the air for two to three hours starting at 12 a.m. Tuesday as the station puts in a new transmitter and changes frequencies. If you watch WTTW stations over the air, you’ll need to rescan your TV.
Crain’s Headlines: Another Federal Subpoena for ComEd
Commonwealth Edison and its parent Exelon have received a grand jury subpoena requiring records of communications with state Sen. Martin Sandoval, among others.
Crain’s Headlines: American Airlines Delays Return of Boeing 737 Max Jets
American Airlines is pushing back the expected return of its Boeing 737 Max jets into next year. The airline says it expects to slowly bring the plane back into its schedule starting Jan. 16.
Crain’s Headlines: Caterpillar Stock Sags Amid Global Economy Concerns
Caterpillar stock sagged toward a one-month low Tuesday. Concern over slowing global economies drove the bellwether industrial stock downward.
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