Dow hits 40,000 for first time
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 40,000 for the first time ever Thursday as investors celebrated solid earnings and a slight easing of consumer inflation last month.
Social Security check may be bigger next year. Here's why
Social Security COLA estimate rises amid stubborn inflation.
McDonald's $5 meal deal: More details reported in plan to lure customers
McDonald’s is launching a new $5 meal deal promo to help lure in price-conscious customers. Here’s when it will start, according to reports citing internal emails.
Dom's Kitchen, Foxtrot parent company Outfox Hospitality files for bankruptcy after sudden store closures
In the wake of their abrupt closures, the parent company of Chicago-based Dom's Kitchen & Market and Foxtrot Market has filed for bankruptcy.
Dom's Kitchen, Foxtrot parent company Outfox Hospitality files for bankruptcy
Outfox Hospitality made the Chapter 7 filing in Delaware and comes six months after the two companies first merged.
$3 million may be paid to private student loan borrowers ignored by servicer – Here's who is impacted
A student loan servicer may be on the hook for ignoring borrowers' requests for payment reduction on loans held by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts following a CFPB enforcement action.
Here’s the origin story behind Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits
The savory biscuits and menu staple of Red Lobster has a unique history dating back to the early 1990s.
Walmart laying off hundreds of employees, relocating many remote workers
Walmart is laying off hundreds of employees at its campus offices, as well as relocating many remote employees. Here’s what to know.
City Newsstand celebrates 46 years in Six Corners
A local corner news stand has come a long way since it first opened in 1978. FOX 32's Gabby Premus has more on how City Newsstand is getting ready to celebrate its 46th anniversary.
More Americans to qualify for Social Security under new SNAP rule
The Social Security Administration has expanded the definition of a public assistance household to include SNAP recipients, broadening eligibility and potentially increasing benefits for more Americans.
Slaughterhouse cleaning company fined $649K for child workers, some as young as 13
Federal investigations found 24 children, some as young as 13, doing “dangerous" work at slaughtering and meat packing facilities in Iowa and Virginia.
Thompson Center revamp: Google partners with original architects to preserve legacy
Google has maintained an office in Chicago, and the company is now investing $280 million in revitalizing the Thompson Center.
Rue21 files for bankruptcy, will close all stores
Another teen clothing retailer that's been a mall staple for years is shuttering all its stores.
Art Institutes borrowers to get student debt cancellation, Biden says
The president and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona described the Art Institutes as "predatory" and said the new handouts would help students who were victims of their actions.
Federal Reserve opts to keep interest rates steady for 6 month in a row
The Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates steady for a sixth time in a row, raising questions on what that means for the average American.
Chicago woman sentenced in $16M COVID-relief fraud scheme
A Chicago woman was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for her role in a conspiracy to fraudulently obtain more than $16 million in small business loans and grants from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Ways women can jockey for a higher salary in today's market
Career wellness coach Elizabeth Pearson breaks down several ways women can be assertive and dictate their own salary in a competitive workplace.
Credit card hacks to help you manage your finances
Consumer reporter Steve Noviello breaks down several credit card hacks that you may not have known about.
How often should you go to the grocery store and how much to spend?
Research shows consumers are spending an average of $174 per grocery store visit in 2024, leading to more deliberate and less frequent shopping trips.
Walmart unveils state-of-the-art consolidation center in Minooka, creating 700 jobs
Retail giant Walmart unveiled its latest technological marvel on Thursday with the grand opening of a new consolidation center in Minooka, Illinois.