Financial expert breaks down impact of historic government shutdown and student loan forgiveness
As the second-longest government shutdown drags on, financial analyst Stephen Esposito explains how it’s affecting markets, consumers, and millions of student loan borrowers.
As the second-longest government shutdown drags on, financial analyst Stephen Esposito explains how it’s affecting markets, consumers, and millions of student loan borrowers.
Government shutdown impact on small businesses
As the Government shutdown reaches day 22 Dan Varroney, CEO of Potomac Core Consulting and author of Rethinking Economic Growth: How Small Businesses Can Help Consistently Grow the Economy joins ChicagoNOW to explain the impact on small businesses.
As the Government shutdown reaches day 22 Dan Varroney, CEO of Potomac Core Consulting and author of Rethinking Economic Growth: How Small Businesses Can Help Consistently Grow the Economy joins ChicagoNOW to explain the impact on small businesses.
GM unveils ‘eyes-off’ driving, Walmart cuts Thanksgiving meal price | Consumer news
Lawmakers push to exempt coffee from tariffs as prices hit record highs. Walmart cuts the cost of its Thanksgiving meal deal. General Motors tests an "eyes- off driving" mode. Plus, Sam Adams releases one of the strongest beers ever brewed. | FOX 32's Good Day Chicago starts your morning off with the latest breaking news from across the area.
Lawmakers push to exempt coffee from tariffs as prices hit record highs. Walmart cuts the cost of its Thanksgiving meal deal. General Motors tests an "eyes- off driving" mode. Plus, Sam Adams releases one of the strongest beers ever brewed. | FOX 32's Good Day Chicago starts your morning off with the latest breaking news from across the area.
Toys R Us opening new stores for the holidays in these cities
Toys R Us is expanding ahead of the holiday season with new flagship stores and seasonal holiday shops across the U.S.
Toys R Us is expanding ahead of the holiday season with new flagship stores and seasonal holiday shops across the U.S.
Leaked Amazon documents reveal plans to replace 600,000 U.S. jobs with robots by 2033
Leaked Amazon documents reveal plans to replace up to 600,000 U.S. jobs with robots by 2033, sparking new debate about the future of automation and its impact on American workers. To break down what this could mean for the economy and the role of artificial intelligence in the workplace, Darren Kimura from AI Squared joined “ChicagoLIVE.”
Leaked Amazon documents reveal plans to replace up to 600,000 U.S. jobs with robots by 2033, sparking new debate about the future of automation and its impact on American workers. To break down what this could mean for the economy and the role of artificial intelligence in the workplace, Darren Kimura from AI Squared joined “ChicagoLIVE.”
Amazon automation plans raise job concerns: Expert weighs in | ChicagoLIVE
Amazon is reportedly planning to replace over half a million jobs with warehouse robots. Employment analyst John Challenger weighs in on how automation could reshape the U.S. workforce. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Amazon is reportedly planning to replace over half a million jobs with warehouse robots. Employment analyst John Challenger weighs in on how automation could reshape the U.S. workforce. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Cracker Barrel CEO breaks silence on logo U-turn
Cracker Barrel's CEO addressed the decision to change its logo - and then reverse course after customer backlash.
Cracker Barrel's CEO addressed the decision to change its logo - and then reverse course after customer backlash.
Chicago mayor proposes reviving tax that has businesses sounding the alarm
Brandon Johnson proposes $21 monthly fee per employee for companies with over 100 workers.
Brandon Johnson proposes $21 monthly fee per employee for companies with over 100 workers.
ChatGPT Atlas: OpenAI launches new web browser
ChatGPT's Atlas is the latest tech initiative from OpenAI, following the launch of its online shopping experience and AI video social media app, Sora, last month.
ChatGPT's Atlas is the latest tech initiative from OpenAI, following the launch of its online shopping experience and AI video social media app, Sora, last month.
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.
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.



















