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Melissa Harris' Chicago Confidential

Melissa Harris' Chicago Confidential

Aon special meeting on move to London closed to media - February 5, 2012 - Aon Corp. said Friday that the meeting next month at which its shareholders will vote on the proposed move of its corporate headquarters...

Wisconsin recall unprecedented for Chicago political consultancy - February 2, 2012 - Ann Liston and Eric Adelstein are hardened Chicago Democratic consultants.

Ask Rex Huppke: I Just Work Here

Ask Rex Huppke: I Just Work Here

Is it OK to quit without a new job lined up? - February 5, 2012 - In 1978, a country music singer named David Allan Coe took every worker's darkest fantasy and captured it in a song that would become a...

The many faces of business-casual - January 29, 2012 - Good news for facial-hair enthusiasts. After six decades of flagrant beardscrimination, Walt Disney Co. has lifted its ban on employee...

Gregory Karp

Gregory Karp

A premium consideration - February 3, 2012 - Buying life insurance isn't a sexy purchase, but it's fundamental to financial planning. That's why it's alarming that ownership of...

Dig deep for right diamond - January 20, 2012 - Smart spenders in the market to buy diamonds, perhaps for Valentine's Day, know all about the four C's: cut, color, clarity and carat....

Gail MarksJarvis

Gail MarksJarvis

Can cautious consumers, investors conjure 'animal spirits' back to Wall Street? - February 1, 2012 - Once traumatized, it's tough to move on with your life without being cautious.

IMF warning of global recession a cold slap in the face for investors - January 25, 2012 - Although the stock market has displayed the most powerful early year rally in 15 years, investors hesitated Tuesday as the International...