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 Driverless cars could hurt insurers' bottom lines

Thanks to breakthroughs in technology, motorists could see a gradual but substantial drop in the number and seriousness of accidents over the long term, as well as much cheaper car insurance.

 Harris: 'Ones to Watch' in Chicago business in 2014

Harris: 'Ones to Watch' in Chicago business in 2014 

Barack Obama campaign veterans Harper Reed and Dylan Richard will launch a tech company and Don Thompson will be under pressure to improve sales at McDonald's.

Accenture to take lead of HealthCare.gov

Accenture to take lead of HealthCare.gov

Accenture Plc., which has one if its largest offices in Chicago, is expected to take over as lead operator of HealthCare.gov, the beleagured federal website created to let Americans to sign up for health insurance under Obamacare, according to published reports.

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Chicago e-commerce startups catapult into the new year with new platforms

Your online shopping experiences can get a little fishy

Mystery Tackle Box is among Chicago-based startups specializing in e-commerce, which is showing evidence of an innovation race.

Apple did not violate Google patent, says U.S. appeals court

Apple did not violate Google patent, says U.S. appeals court

Apple Inc does not use patented technology owned by Google unit Motorola Mobility in making its iPhones, an appeals court said on Friday.

Start the new year off right financially

This time of year, many people resolve to get their finances in order. To help, there are a number of financial websites, tools and apps,...

Gender pay gap would lessen with flexible work days, study finds

Gender pay gap would lessen with flexible work days, study finds

Pay differentials between the sexes could be erased if more companies offered a flexible work schedule to their employees, according to...

GM recalling about 370,000 large pickups for possible fire issue

GM recalling about 370,000 large pickups for possible fire issue

DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co said on Friday it was recalling about 370,000 of its redesigned full-size Chevrolet Silverado and...

Wheaton 121 offers renters resort-style perks

Like many college towns, Wheaton has a central shopping district with a vibrant mix of restaurants and stores. Several years ago, the...

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