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Boeing lands big order from Qatar Airways
It's the largest order ever for Boeing cargo planes, the Chicago-based company said.
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Boeing posts another big loss tied to problems with 787 jet
The 787 saga is unfolding just as Boeing tries to move past the grim early record of the 737 Max, which was grounded worldwide for nearly two years after two crashes.
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McDonald's expanding test of the "McPlant" to more U.S. stores
The Chicago company offered no details about what it learned from its first round of sales, or whether it has since tweaked the recipe. The McPlant is made from peas, rice, and potatoes, among other ingredients.
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United posts $646 million loss, omicron casts shadow over 1Q
The airline said it expects its first-quarter revenue will be down 20% to 25% from the same period in 2019. Costs other than fuel will rise about 15% on a per-seat basis.
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Chicago Public Media approves acquisition of Chicago Sun-Times
The Chicago Sun-Times will reportedly become a subsidiary of Chicago Public Media, creating one of the largest local nonprofit news organizations in the nation.
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City continues to fine restaurants, gyms for COVID vaccine violations
The effort to cite and fine Chicago businesses in the leisure and hospitality sector continues even as they have faced and continue to face significant losses since the beginning of COVID.
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Boeing lands airplane order from US budget carrier Allegiant
Financial terms were not released. Allegiant said it will take delivery of the planes from 2023 through 2025.
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City hears 5 bids from 3 bidders for new casino
The public is finally getting its first look at the 5 proposals for a Chicago casino, presented by 3 developers.
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Ousted McDonald's CEO returns $105M after misconduct
Easterbrook was approved to keep his separation on the condition there was only one employee relationship but an investigation revealed otherwise.
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State in talks with developer for Thompson Center sale
The group plans to retain the design of the 17-story curved glass structure in downtown Chicago and the state plans to keep some office space in the building.
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American cites Boeing delay in trimming international plans
Boeing has struggled with production flaws on 787s including tiny gaps between fuselage panels and improperly manufactured titanium parts.
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Three Directors, including Deputy Commissioner of Streets and Sans, charged in alleged criminal conspiracies at failed Chicago bank
The new charges allege that the accused made and caused to be made false entries in bank records and provided them to the OCC with intent to deceive and obstruct.