CTA and Pretty Cool Ice Cream launch 'L'-inspired ice cream pops | ChicagoLIVE
Logan Square’s Pretty Cool Ice Cream is partnering with the CTA to create four custom ice cream pops inspired by train lines, each with its own signature flavor. Owner Dana Cree joins ChicagoLIVE to talk all about it.
Logan Square’s Pretty Cool Ice Cream is partnering with the CTA to create four custom ice cream pops inspired by train lines, each with its own signature flavor. Owner Dana Cree joins ChicagoLIVE to talk all about it.
2026 layoffs: List of companies cutting jobs this year
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including many in Xbox division
Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division. Here's what to know.
Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division. Here's what to know.
Trump Accounts for kids launch July 4: How to get $1,000
Trump Accounts, a new initiative to boost babies' financial independence later in life, kicks off on Independence Day.
Trump Accounts, a new initiative to boost babies' financial independence later in life, kicks off on Independence Day.
Target and Ulta Beauty to end store partnership this August
A popular beauty brand’s five-year relationship with one of the nation’s largest chains is expected to end next month.
A popular beauty brand’s five-year relationship with one of the nation’s largest chains is expected to end next month.
Court blocks Trump administration’s student loan forgiveness overhaul
Two federal judges have struck down a Trump administration overhaul of the public service student loan forgiveness program.
Two federal judges have struck down a Trump administration overhaul of the public service student loan forgiveness program.
Trump earned $1.2 billion from crypto business, filings show
A recent federal filing reveals that President Donald Trump generated about $1.2 billion from his cryptocurrency ventures in 2025, highlighting the substantial wealth amassed since his return to the White House.
A recent federal filing reveals that President Donald Trump generated about $1.2 billion from his cryptocurrency ventures in 2025, highlighting the substantial wealth amassed since his return to the White House.
5 companies conspired to drive up egg prices, Justice Dept. says
Five companies are accused of conspiring to drive up the price of eggs, the Justice Department announced on Tuesday.
Five companies are accused of conspiring to drive up the price of eggs, the Justice Department announced on Tuesday.
Hyundai recalls 96K Tucson SUVs as dashboards may go blank
Hyundai recalled nearly 100,000 SUVs over concerns that the instrument panel could reboot while the vehicle was being driven.
Hyundai recalled nearly 100,000 SUVs over concerns that the instrument panel could reboot while the vehicle was being driven.
Saks Global comes out of bankruptcy with new name, fewer stores
The parent company for Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman stores emerged from bankruptcy this week with a lot less debt, a lot fewer stores, and a whole new name.
The parent company for Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman stores emerged from bankruptcy this week with a lot less debt, a lot fewer stores, and a whole new name.
Ex-Meta executive sues over attempt to silence her ‘Careless People’ memoir
A former Meta executive has released a tell-all memoir, "Careless People," detailing her time at the tech giant and filed a lawsuit accusing the company of attempting to silence her.
A former Meta executive has released a tell-all memoir, "Careless People," detailing her time at the tech giant and filed a lawsuit accusing the company of attempting to silence her.
World's largest Hello Kitty Cafe opens in downtown Chicago
Hello Kitty fans packed Chicago’s Magnificent Mile Friday morning, arriving hours in advance to celebrate the opening of the world’s largest Hello Kitty Cafe.
Hello Kitty fans packed Chicago’s Magnificent Mile Friday morning, arriving hours in advance to celebrate the opening of the world’s largest Hello Kitty Cafe.
Chicago West Side nonprofit buys Frank Lloyd Wright House for preservation
One of Chicago's most endangered historic homes is getting a second chance. Darnell Shields, executive director of Austin Coming Together, discusses the effort to restore and preserve Frank Lloyd Wright's J.J. Walser House.
One of Chicago's most endangered historic homes is getting a second chance. Darnell Shields, executive director of Austin Coming Together, discusses the effort to restore and preserve Frank Lloyd Wright's J.J. Walser House.
Wendy’s stock surged so much that trading was halted multiple times
An explosive start to the trading day for Wendy’s meant that trading of the fast-food chain’s stock needed to be halted multiple times during the day.
An explosive start to the trading day for Wendy’s meant that trading of the fast-food chain’s stock needed to be halted multiple times during the day.
Son of Dell founder launches power company in Chicagoland | ChicagoLIVE
Base Power is a new power company launched by the son of the founder of Dell Technologies. President and CEO Zach Dell joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the new company.
Base Power is a new power company launched by the son of the founder of Dell Technologies. President and CEO Zach Dell joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the new company.
The best and worst tippers in America: Where each state ranks
Newly released data show the two states that tip the least sit alongside the Pacific Ocean. Meanwhile, the ones in the Ohio Valley have some of the best tippers, but not the best.
Newly released data show the two states that tip the least sit alongside the Pacific Ocean. Meanwhile, the ones in the Ohio Valley have some of the best tippers, but not the best.
Southside Blooms expands to Chicago’s West Side | ChicagoLIVE
Southside Blooms is expanding to North Lawndale with a new location. Founder Quilen Blackwell joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what this expansion means for the community.
Southside Blooms is expanding to North Lawndale with a new location. Founder Quilen Blackwell joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what this expansion means for the community.
Chicago sues Airbnb, host over alleged illegal rentals
Chicago is taking Airbnb to court over alleged illegal short-term rentals. Here's what city leaders say.
Chicago is taking Airbnb to court over alleged illegal short-term rentals. Here's what city leaders say.
Bell Works Chicagoland celebrates milestone for world's second "metroburb" | ChicagoLIVE
The Ameritech Center in Hoffman Estates, originally built as AT&T's research facility, is being transformed into Bell Works Chicagoland. Inspired by Somerset Development President and CEO Ralph Zucker shares more about the vision and progress of the project.
The Ameritech Center in Hoffman Estates, originally built as AT&T's research facility, is being transformed into Bell Works Chicagoland. Inspired by Somerset Development President and CEO Ralph Zucker shares more about the vision and progress of the project.
M&M's set August launch for dye-free candies, with 2 colors absent
The legendary candy-maker faces a multimillion-dollar logistical nightmare trying to turn its iconic blue treats natural.
The legendary candy-maker faces a multimillion-dollar logistical nightmare trying to turn its iconic blue treats natural.