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Breaking

EEOC sues Jackson Park Hospital for sex discrimination

Cotto out, Wolf/Proft in as WLS-AM shakes up mornings

CME shuts down iconic pork belly futures market

Former trader charged with swindling $5 million to fund newspaper

Elite St.: Blagojevich's Ravenswood home for sale

Kraft's costs go up with Asian cheese demand

U.S.: Raising debt ceiling not enough to save U.S. credit rating

McDonald's: Happy Meal suit could boost ad costs

Only San Francisco, L.A. out-Yelp Chicago

Treasury to stop selling paper savings bonds

Murdoch issues written apology for 'hurt' his tabloid caused

Dominick's president resigns

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Top business

CME shuts down iconic pork belly futures market

CME shuts down iconic pork belly futures market

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange said it is shutting down its iconic frozen pork belly futures market at the end of business on Friday.

CME Group volume rose 22% in June year-to-year

S&P; issues negative outlook for CME Group

Treasury to stop selling paper savings bonds

Treasury to stop selling paper savings bonds

Starting in January, you will no longer be able to go to your bank and buy savings bonds. Get ready to hear lots of complaints from unhappy senior...

U.S.: Raising debt ceiling not enough to save U.S. credit rating

If only lawmakers would raise the debt ceiling before Aug. 2, the United States will get to keep its top-notch credit rating. Right? Yes, but not...

Problem Solver

Alamo forgets to follow through in rental charge dispute

Delays in reimbursement tax client's patience

Dish Network dispute interrupts service

Update: Draining of Alsip moat may hit roadblock

On Money

Business wires

Google lifts Wall Street in otherwise rough week

U.S. weighs Credit Suisse tax evasion charges-sources

Barclays appeals $4 billion owed to Lehman trustee

Citi profit beats forecasts, challenges remain

Your Money

Avoid tax bite in saving brother's house

Homeowner might get tax relief from phantom income

How to raise credit scores: Five tips

Consumers to get easier access to free credit scores

Technology

U.S., Romania arrest more than 100 for cyber scams

Apple fixes security flaw in iPhone, iPad software

Firms urge EU to allow unapproved GMOs in food imports

Investors toast Google results, shares surge

Retail

China polluters to face tougher fines under new law: report

Amazon tablet seen aiming to widen e-commerce lead

Citigroup may keep store credit card unit: report

American Apparel receives non-compliance letter

Cars

Scooter sales surge after two-year slump

2012 models out now

Chicago's slow commute tests mpg rating

Infiniti M Hybrid combines fuel economy, luxury

Homes

Blagojevich's Ravenswood home for sale

Dream Home sale in 8 subdivisions

Ex-Pumpkin puts Riverwoods mansion on market

'Ferris Bueller' home off market

Jobs

Looking to get a raise? Try self-promotion

Boomers get increasing shots at retooled careers

ER nurses prepared for action

Tech skill shortages persist

Stocks

Investors toast Google results, shares surge

New York state pension fund rises to $146.5 billion

Google smashes Street expectations, shares surge

Exclusive: China Telecom plans iPhone launch near year-end

Healthcare

EU proposes to slash sulphur emissions from ships

China polluters to face tougher fines under new law: report

Samsung study rejects claims semiconductor plants caused cancers

Kinetic Concepts to go private for about $5 billion

Legal

Oracle wants to question Google's Larry Page

UBS wins review of Madoff trustee's $2.6 bln suits

FBI to probe News Corp 9/11 hacking allegation

Analysis: Guilty pleas hint at next steps in insider cases

The Gadget Q&A;

Unlock Kodak Photo CD

Host a summer screening

DVR on the go

Wondering about Wi-Fi

Lunch Box

What not to eat at a work lunch

What's your lunch style?

Lunch tips from a true pro

Reuse that picnic feast

Office Hours

Office e-mail disasters

Meet the new boss, not as great as the old boss

Sleeping on the job? That's OK

Avoid these first-job faux pas

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Columnists

Melissa Harris' Chicago Confidential

World Business Chicago powered up - July 14, 2011

Rex Huppke's 'I Just Work Here'

Stall tactics: Tips on office bathrooms - July 11, 2011

Gregory Karp

Does an agent fly for you? - July 15, 2011

Gail MarksJarvis

Consider effects of dipping into pension - July 15, 2011

Mary Ellen Podmolik

Rulings keep homeowners' lawsuits on track - July 15, 2011

Phil Rosenthal

Whether for jobs or home prices, data can be as much art as science - July 13, 2011

Ameet Sachdev's Chicago Law

Kirkland & Ellis expanding real estate practice - July 15, 2011

Jon Yates' "What's Your Problem?"

Problem Solver: Landlord can't get rent from CHA - July 14, 2011

Robert Pagliarini

5 elements to live your best life - July 12, 2011

Joyce Lain Kennedy

Tech forecast brightens, but clouds linger - July 13, 2011

Mary Umberger

What you should know about selling on your own - July 15, 2011

Bob Weber

Purchase car in U.S. - July 9, 2011

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