How is inflation impacting local jobs?
John Waldmann, founder and CEO of Homebase, talks about how the national inflation spike is hampering those working local jobs.
John Waldmann, founder and CEO of Homebase, talks about how the national inflation spike is hampering those working local jobs.
FedEx E-commerce Learning Lab empowers women-owned small businesses to pivot sales online
Terrand Smith, founder and CEO of 37 Oaks Consulting, talks about the FedEx e-commerce learning lab and how women business owners are pivoting their business online in wake of the pandemic.
Terrand Smith, founder and CEO of 37 Oaks Consulting, talks about the FedEx e-commerce learning lab and how women business owners are pivoting their business online in wake of the pandemic.
Once a retail giant, Kmart down to three U.S. stores after NJ closing
Once the Kmart in Avenel, New Jersey, shutters, the number of Kmarts in the U.S. -- once well over 2,000 – will be down to three last holdouts. In its heyday, Kmart sold product lines endorsed by celebrities Martha Stewart and Jaclyn Smith, sponsored NASCAR auto races and was mentioned in movies like "Beetlejuice."
Once the Kmart in Avenel, New Jersey, shutters, the number of Kmarts in the U.S. -- once well over 2,000 – will be down to three last holdouts. In its heyday, Kmart sold product lines endorsed by celebrities Martha Stewart and Jaclyn Smith, sponsored NASCAR auto races and was mentioned in movies like "Beetlejuice."
Chicago dad creates Jiobit child tracking device after losing son for 30 minutes at Maggie Daley Park
“I am sure that lots of parents have had this experience, where you're out and about – at a park, Disney World – and you lose track of your little one for just a minute and your heart kind of stops,” Jiobit co-founder John Renaldi said.
“I am sure that lots of parents have had this experience, where you're out and about – at a park, Disney World – and you lose track of your little one for just a minute and your heart kind of stops,” Jiobit co-founder John Renaldi said.
Walmart offering new truckers starting salary of up to $110,000
Walmart truck drivers could previously make an average of $87,500 in their first year
Walmart truck drivers could previously make an average of $87,500 in their first year
Chicago's Neiman Marcus expands security after gun brought into store
Neiman Marcus is investing in more security after a customer brought a gun into the store this week.
Neiman Marcus is investing in more security after a customer brought a gun into the store this week.
Could America adopt a 4-day workweek? 38 US, Canadian companies join pilot program
Some 38 companies across North America are taking part in a four-day workweek trial, with nearly 2,000 employees getting a paid day off weekly for six months.
Some 38 companies across North America are taking part in a four-day workweek trial, with nearly 2,000 employees getting a paid day off weekly for six months.
How to pay off $5,000 in credit card debt
If you want to pay off $5,000 in credit card debt, try these strategies to help you get out of debt sooner.
If you want to pay off $5,000 in credit card debt, try these strategies to help you get out of debt sooner.
Cash App data breach could have impacted more than 8 million users
The breach is said to have only impacted Cash App Investing users.
The breach is said to have only impacted Cash App Investing users.
Student loan borrowers in default will receive 'fresh start' when forbearance ends: Education Department
Federal student loan borrowers who are in delinquency or default will be placed in good standing when payments resume in September, the Education Department announced.
Federal student loan borrowers who are in delinquency or default will be placed in good standing when payments resume in September, the Education Department announced.
Walmart launches truck driving training program for supply-chain workers, raises driver starting pay to $95K
Walmart is raising its pay for its 12,000 truck drivers, with the starting salary for new drivers ranging between $95,000 and $110,000 a year. The move comes as the pandemic has caused severe trucker shortages across the country.
Walmart is raising its pay for its 12,000 truck drivers, with the starting salary for new drivers ranging between $95,000 and $110,000 a year. The move comes as the pandemic has caused severe trucker shortages across the country.
Many Americans expect to use credit card rewards to travel in 2022: survey
Many credit cardholders said they're ready to use the reward points they accumulated after not traveling during COVID, according to a recent survey.
Many credit cardholders said they're ready to use the reward points they accumulated after not traveling during COVID, according to a recent survey.
Chicago craft breweries push to receive COVID relief funds from Illinois
Kevin Cary from Begyle Brewing in Ravenswood talks about the plight of Chicago's craft breweries seeking state funding to help combat the losses brought on by COVID-19.
Kevin Cary from Begyle Brewing in Ravenswood talks about the plight of Chicago's craft breweries seeking state funding to help combat the losses brought on by COVID-19.
New candy store to fill vacant Disney flagship location on Chicago's Mag Mile
There's a sweet addition to Chicago’s Magnificent Mile in a prime location that has been vacant.
There's a sweet addition to Chicago’s Magnificent Mile in a prime location that has been vacant.
Biden announces student loan payment pause extension: What borrowers can do now
The White House is extending the student loan freeze until Aug. 31, President Biden announced Wednesday. Federal student loan payments were originally set to restart in May.
The White House is extending the student loan freeze until Aug. 31, President Biden announced Wednesday. Federal student loan payments were originally set to restart in May.
New candy store to fill vacant Disney flagship location on Chicago's Mag Mile
There's a sweet addition to Chicago?s Magnificent Mile in a prime location that has been vacant.
There's a sweet addition to Chicago?s Magnificent Mile in a prime location that has been vacant.
Lake View's Spring Wine Walk showcases 20 different vinos and local businesses
Caris Marconet and Jun-Jun Vichaikul preview Thursday's Spring Wine Walk and talk about what local Lake View businesses have to offer.
Caris Marconet and Jun-Jun Vichaikul preview Thursday's Spring Wine Walk and talk about what local Lake View businesses have to offer.
Tips to consider when signing up for gas reward credit cards
Consumer reporter Steve Noviello talks about the pitfalls of gas reward credit cards and which ones offer the best bang for your buck.
Consumer reporter Steve Noviello talks about the pitfalls of gas reward credit cards and which ones offer the best bang for your buck.
Texas man wins $100,000 suing robocallers, shares how you can too
A Texas man says he's won $100,000 suing illegal telemarketing robocallers. And you can, too.
A Texas man says he's won $100,000 suing illegal telemarketing robocallers. And you can, too.
Student loan repayments: White House to extend pandemic pause through Aug. 31
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.