Cook County program to waive traffic fees for low-income residents made permanent
A program designed to allow low-income Chicago residents to have their traffic fees waived has been made permanent due to a new law.
Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse plan over 40 openings in coming year
Darden Restaurants is looking to open more of its most popular spots.
Unemployment among college grads surpasses overall joblessness rate in US
Young college graduates are facing the toughest job market in more than a decade, with unemployment for degree holders ages 22 to 27 outpacing the national rate, according to new data.
Microsoft plans 'substantial' job cuts across Xbox division
Gaming executives are reportedly under pressure to boost financial performance following a $69B Activision Blizzard deal.
GE moves washing machine production from China to Kentucky
GE Appliances says the project will move production of a combo washer/dryer and a lineup of front load washers from China to Louisville.
Spirit Halloween to hire 50,000 workers for the upcoming season
Spirit Halloween is hiring thousands of seasonal workers for more than 1,500 stores in 2025. Here's what to know.
Trump Mobile removes 'made in the USA' from smartphone website
Eric Trump said last week that Trump Mobile phones will be made in the U.S., though experts quickly questioned how that was possible.
Bumble to lay off 30% of global workforce
They layoffs will impact about 240 positions.
3 Mariano’s stores in Chicago suburbs to close, parent company says
The parent company of Mariano’s said it will close three suburban Chicago stores later this summer.
Red Lobster seafood boil among new CEO’s menu items
Red Lobster emerged from bankruptcy last year and emerged with a new CEO, who has made several changes already.
Here's why some consumers are boycotting McDonald's this week
The People’s Union is urging a nationwide boycott of McDonald’s starting June 24, citing rollbacks to diversity efforts and other grievances tied to the fast-food giant’s business practices.
Buy now, pay later loans will now impact Americans' credit scores
FICO said that it is going to incorporate buy now, pay later (BNPL) data into credit scores as the payment method surges in popularity.
Here's the salary you need to be ‘financially secure’ in 2025
The new survey asked adults whether they believe that their version of the "American dream" is possible in today’s economy. Almost half said it is unlikely.
Fred Smith, FedEx founder, dies at 80
FedEx founder Fred Smith, known by many as Memphis, Tennessee’s “most important citizen,” has died. He was 80 years old.
Kroger closing 60 stores over next 18 months
A major grocery retailer in the U.S. announced dozens of its stores would be closing in the coming months. Here’s what we know.
Parent company considers offloading Bahama Breeze restaurant chain
The company recently closed 15 Bahama Breeze locations.