San Francisco bakery sells cookies with provocative anti-ICE messages
A small business in San Francisco found a unique way to protest the nationwide anti-immigration surge.
A small business in San Francisco found a unique way to protest the nationwide anti-immigration surge.
Steak 'n Shake pledges $1K contributions to Trump Accounts for employees' children
Steak ’n Shake announced Wednesday that it will contribute $1,000 to "Trump Accounts" for the children of its employees.
Steak ’n Shake announced Wednesday that it will contribute $1,000 to "Trump Accounts" for the children of its employees.
IRS opens e-file as tax season brings new confusion for many filers
Tax expert Lisa Greene-Lewis from TurboTax explains why filing early matters, what’s changed under the new tax law, and how Americans can avoid common mistakes and get free help this season.
Tax expert Lisa Greene-Lewis from TurboTax explains why filing early matters, what’s changed under the new tax law, and how Americans can avoid common mistakes and get free help this season.
Megalodome Golf plans $50 million indoor golf course in Chicago suburbs
A proposed indoor golf course would let Chicagoland golfers tee off year-round, no matter the weather!
A proposed indoor golf course would let Chicagoland golfers tee off year-round, no matter the weather!
Dow to cut over 4,000 jobs as company shifts focus to AI
Dow is slashing thousands of jobs, becoming the latest company this week to announce a reduction in its labor force.
Dow is slashing thousands of jobs, becoming the latest company this week to announce a reduction in its labor force.
Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026
Tesla is pivoting from electric vehicles to autonomous technology as Elon Musk announces the discontinuation of Model S and Model X to focus on mass-producing Optimus robots.
Tesla is pivoting from electric vehicles to autonomous technology as Elon Musk announces the discontinuation of Model S and Model X to focus on mass-producing Optimus robots.
Lurie Children’s plans new pediatric hospital in Downers Grove | ChicagoLIVE
Lurie Children’s Hospital is beginning plans on a new pediatric hospital in the Downers Grove area. This facility would be the first inpatient hospital outside of downtown Chicago.
Lurie Children’s Hospital is beginning plans on a new pediatric hospital in the Downers Grove area. This facility would be the first inpatient hospital outside of downtown Chicago.
What the Fed’s meeting could mean for rates in 2026 | ChicagoLIVE
Bankrate financial analyst Stephen Kates breaks down the Federal Reserve’s decision to pause interest rates.
Bankrate financial analyst Stephen Kates breaks down the Federal Reserve’s decision to pause interest rates.
Survey tracks Americans' No-Spend January efforts | ChicagoNOW
Nerd Wallet’s Kimberly Palmer shares insights on No-Spend January 2026.
Nerd Wallet’s Kimberly Palmer shares insights on No-Spend January 2026.
Tax season surprise: Illinois families could be owed thousands in refunds
As tax season begins, new and expanded credits mean many Illinois families may qualify for thousands of dollars in refunds—but only if they know how to claim them.
As tax season begins, new and expanded credits mean many Illinois families may qualify for thousands of dollars in refunds—but only if they know how to claim them.
Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs across company in latest round of layoffs
Amazon's latest round of job cuts follow last year's layoffs of thousands of employees. Here's what you need to know.
Amazon's latest round of job cuts follow last year's layoffs of thousands of employees. Here's what you need to know.
Cost of living is rising the most in these US cities
According to new data, the cost of living is rising in cities across the United States. Here’s where it’s the worst.
According to new data, the cost of living is rising in cities across the United States. Here’s where it’s the worst.
Pinterest to layoff 15% of workforce as it pivots to AI
Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence.
Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence.
Amazon to close physical 'Go' and 'Fresh' grocery stores, expand Whole Foods Market
Amazon is making a major shift in its grocery business, announcing plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores while doubling down on Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.
Amazon is making a major shift in its grocery business, announcing plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores while doubling down on Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.
UPS looks to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year
UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year in a continued effort to reduce the number of Amazon shipments it handles.
UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year in a continued effort to reduce the number of Amazon shipments it handles.
Amazon to close physical 'Go' and 'Fresh' grocery stores, expand Whole Foods Market
Amazon is making a major shift in its grocery business, announcing plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores while doubling down on Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.
Amazon is making a major shift in its grocery business, announcing plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores while doubling down on Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.
Chicago’s Teatro ZinZanni to close after seven years | ChicagoNOW
The popular dinner theater is ending its Chicago run due to declining ticket sales.
The popular dinner theater is ending its Chicago run due to declining ticket sales.
Amazon to close physical 'Go' and 'Fresh' grocery stores, expand Whole Foods Market
Amazon is making a major shift in its grocery business, announcing plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores while doubling down on Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.
Amazon is making a major shift in its grocery business, announcing plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores while doubling down on Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.
Nike plans to cut hundreds of jobs amid automation push
Nike is planning to cut nearly 800 jobs amid an automation push at the footwear and apparel giant's distribution centers.
Nike is planning to cut nearly 800 jobs amid an automation push at the footwear and apparel giant's distribution centers.
Tax season is here — Why bigger refunds aren’t guaranteed this year
A lot of taxpayers are hoping for bigger refunds, and new IRS rule changes could help — but experts say it’s not that simple.
A lot of taxpayers are hoping for bigger refunds, and new IRS rule changes could help — but experts say it’s not that simple.