Amazon to replace workers with robots, Walmart halts H-1B hiring, Open AI unveils web browser | Business news
Amazon plans to replace 600,000 workers with robots. Walmart halts job offers for H-1B visa candidate, and OpenAI enters the browser market with a new web tool. | FOX 32's Good Day Chicago starts your morning off with the latest breaking news from across the area.
Amazon plans to replace 600,000 workers with robots. Walmart halts job offers for H-1B visa candidate, and OpenAI enters the browser market with a new web tool. | FOX 32's Good Day Chicago starts your morning off with the latest breaking news from across the area.
Chicago candy store not so sweet on ICE
A Chicago candy store's sign saying everyone was welcome "except for ICE" has caused a stir, and even a reaction from the governor.
A Chicago candy store's sign saying everyone was welcome "except for ICE" has caused a stir, and even a reaction from the governor.
H-1B $100k visa updates from Trump administration
More details about Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee and how it will be implemented have been released from the administration.
More details about Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee and how it will be implemented have been released from the administration.
How much should you tip bartenders? Experts reveal the real number
Welcome to one of America's latest cultural dilemmas: How much should you tip your bartender?
Welcome to one of America's latest cultural dilemmas: How much should you tip your bartender?
Lincoln Roscoe Beer Stroll happening on Chicago's North Side
Enjoy some fresh drinks on the North Side while basking in the fall weather while shopping on Saturday.
Enjoy some fresh drinks on the North Side while basking in the fall weather while shopping on Saturday.
Ikea raises prices as Trump's furniture tariffs hit retailer
Swedish retailer Ikea, known for its low-cost business model, is raising prices due to a new round of tariffs impacting the furniture business.
Swedish retailer Ikea, known for its low-cost business model, is raising prices due to a new round of tariffs impacting the furniture business.
Chicago bridal designer honored as Bears’ Small Business All-Pro recipient
Grace + Ivory founder Tina Wong celebrates being named a 2025 Small Business All-Pro by the Chicago Bears and PNC Bank, recognizing her woman-owned bridal brand that’s redefining wedding dress shopping and giving back to the community.
Grace + Ivory founder Tina Wong celebrates being named a 2025 Small Business All-Pro by the Chicago Bears and PNC Bank, recognizing her woman-owned bridal brand that’s redefining wedding dress shopping and giving back to the community.
Smucker sues Trader Joe's over supposed 'Uncrustables' dupe
Smucker also alleged that the boxes Trader Joe’s sandwiches come in are the same blue color that Smucker uses for its “Uncrustables” lettering.
Smucker also alleged that the boxes Trader Joe’s sandwiches come in are the same blue color that Smucker uses for its “Uncrustables” lettering.
Lead found in protein powders, Broadway faces shut down, Smucker's sues Trader Joe's | Consumer news
New reports reveal lead in popular protein powders, Broadway warns of potential shutdown as musicians vote to strike. Plus, Smucker's sues Trader Joe's over copycat snack. | FOX 32's Good Day Chicago starts your morning off with the latest breaking news from across the area.
New reports reveal lead in popular protein powders, Broadway warns of potential shutdown as musicians vote to strike. Plus, Smucker's sues Trader Joe's over copycat snack. | FOX 32's Good Day Chicago starts your morning off with the latest breaking news from across the area.
Push to phase out 'sub-minimum' wage divides Chicago restaurant workers, owners
Chicago leaders are proposing a plan that would eliminate what's known as "sub-minimum" wage for tipped workers.
Chicago leaders are proposing a plan that would eliminate what's known as "sub-minimum" wage for tipped workers.
Electric car maker Rivian to open first showroom in Chicago: report
Rivian, an electric pickup and SUV maker is setting up its first showroom in Chicago.
Rivian, an electric pickup and SUV maker is setting up its first showroom in Chicago.
What's at stake in Hollywood's labor strikes?
Film and TV unions representing writers and actors are still on the picket line. Michael LeRoy, an expert in labor law and labor relations at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, joined First at Four to talk about what's driving these strikes and how long they could last for.
Film and TV unions representing writers and actors are still on the picket line. Michael LeRoy, an expert in labor law and labor relations at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, joined First at Four to talk about what's driving these strikes and how long they could last for.
Preckwinkle announces $40M in small business grants
In a boost for small businesses, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday that $40 million in assistance from the 2023 Source Grant Fund.
In a boost for small businesses, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday that $40 million in assistance from the 2023 Source Grant Fund.
Back-to-school spending takes a dip as survey reveals $3.2 billion decrease
Inflation may be cooling, but new trends within the economy spell trouble ahead. The bank of mom and dad is tightening its grip on cash as back to school spending will fall for the first time in nine years.
Inflation may be cooling, but new trends within the economy spell trouble ahead. The bank of mom and dad is tightening its grip on cash as back to school spending will fall for the first time in nine years.
Four ways to approach paying off your student loans
Best-selling author Dr. John Delony dishes out helpful advice for paying off your student loans.
Best-selling author Dr. John Delony dishes out helpful advice for paying off your student loans.
Powerball drawing: How far will $1 billion jackpot go for eventual winner?
FOX Business contributor Phil Flynn joined First At Four to discuss exactly how far $1 billion could go for the winner of the massive Powerball jackpot.
FOX Business contributor Phil Flynn joined First At Four to discuss exactly how far $1 billion could go for the winner of the massive Powerball jackpot.
City Council to propose timeline for phasing out 'sub-minimum' wage
Chicago is planning to eliminate the ?sub-minimum wage? for tipped workers by July 2025.
Chicago is planning to eliminate the ?sub-minimum wage? for tipped workers by July 2025.
FOX Business Brief: Strong start to earnings season, soda sweetener warning, and top baby name trends
A good start to earnings season, a warning about the sweetener in your soda, and the top baby name trends so far in 2023. Susan Li has Friday's FOX Business Briefs.
A good start to earnings season, a warning about the sweetener in your soda, and the top baby name trends so far in 2023. Susan Li has Friday's FOX Business Briefs.
Chicago City Council to weigh pros and cons of subminimum wage
This week, the Chicago City Council will discuss the pros and cons of a subminimum wage. This is base wage between $8 to $10 an hour that?s complemented by on-the-job tips.
This week, the Chicago City Council will discuss the pros and cons of a subminimum wage. This is base wage between $8 to $10 an hour that?s complemented by on-the-job tips.
2025 layoffs: List of companies cutting jobs this year
Here are some of the companies that have announced layoffs so far this year.
Here are some of the companies that have announced layoffs so far this year.