Canned meat sales surge as coronavirus pandemic continues
From Spam to ham, sales of canned meat are reportedly booming.
From Spam to ham, sales of canned meat are reportedly booming.
Families of former Aunt Jemima ambassadors concerned about rebranding
The families of two women who portrayed Quaker Oats' Aunt Jemima expressed concerns about the company's decision to scrap the controversial branding, saying it could erase their family histories.
The families of two women who portrayed Quaker Oats' Aunt Jemima expressed concerns about the company's decision to scrap the controversial branding, saying it could erase their family histories.
Coronavirus hardship loans: What are they and should I get one?
How to find funding to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to find funding to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What the CARES Act means for your student loans — everything you need to know
The CARES Act can make managing student loan debt easier in the short-term.
The CARES Act can make managing student loan debt easier in the short-term.
Mortgage rates hit a 'sweet spot' — why it's the perfect time to refinance
Thinking about a mortgage refinance loan? There's no way to know when rates will hit bottom, but now may be a good time to get a new loan.
Thinking about a mortgage refinance loan? There's no way to know when rates will hit bottom, but now may be a good time to get a new loan.
Carnival Cruise Line cancels all sailings until October amid coronavirus pandemic
"Please continue to take care of yourself and your loved ones," Carnival wrote. "Your health and safety are important to us whether you're are on land or on one of our ships."
"Please continue to take care of yourself and your loved ones," Carnival wrote. "Your health and safety are important to us whether you're are on land or on one of our ships."
Hundreds test positive for COVID-19 at Tyson Foods plant in Arkansas
Tyson Foods is looking into reports that China’s customs agency has suspended poultry imports from a Tyson facility in the United States after coronavirus cases were confirmed among its employees.
Tyson Foods is looking into reports that China’s customs agency has suspended poultry imports from a Tyson facility in the United States after coronavirus cases were confirmed among its employees.
Eskimo Pie to rename its 'derogatory' brand name
The owner of Eskimo Pie is changing its name and marketing of the nearly century-old chocolate-covered ice cream bar, the latest brand to reckon with racially charged logos and marketing.
The owner of Eskimo Pie is changing its name and marketing of the nearly century-old chocolate-covered ice cream bar, the latest brand to reckon with racially charged logos and marketing.
Chicago's small businesses impacted by virus, unrest can apply for grants from $15 million fund
Chicago small business owners impacted by virus and the unrest can now apply for grants from a $15 million fund. The deadline is now June 29.
Chicago small business owners impacted by virus and the unrest can now apply for grants from a $15 million fund. The deadline is now June 29.
Significance of brands turning away from mascots of racist origins
Dr, Joseph Flynn from Northern Illinois University talks about the impact of brands such as Aunt Jemima removing symbols of racist origin from their corporate identity.
Dr, Joseph Flynn from Northern Illinois University talks about the impact of brands such as Aunt Jemima removing symbols of racist origin from their corporate identity.
The real history of Aunt Jemima and the brand’s first model Nancy Green
Since the breakfast company’s announcement that it would retire the brand, many have wondered about the history behind the character on the ubiquitous syrup bottle.
Since the breakfast company’s announcement that it would retire the brand, many have wondered about the history behind the character on the ubiquitous syrup bottle.
Chicago restaurants given OK for limited June 26 reopening
Chicago’s restaurants will be allowed to serve limited numbers of diners indoors beginning next week, which is earlier than expected, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Friday.
Chicago’s restaurants will be allowed to serve limited numbers of diners indoors beginning next week, which is earlier than expected, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Friday.
Mortgage rates are going down — see how much you can save now
Scoring even a slightly lower interest rate could save you tens of thousands of dollars.
Scoring even a slightly lower interest rate could save you tens of thousands of dollars.
Parents can pay for college without going into massive debt — here's how
Parents can avoid incurring more debt to pay for your child’s tuition.
Parents can avoid incurring more debt to pay for your child’s tuition.
Rooftop bar season reopens in Chicago
One of the best rooftop bars in Chicago is up and running after the long COVID-19 closing. Bernie's Chicago on Orleans is ready for a fun summer and GM Mark O'Sullivan has all the details.
One of the best rooftop bars in Chicago is up and running after the long COVID-19 closing. Bernie's Chicago on Orleans is ready for a fun summer and GM Mark O'Sullivan has all the details.
Lovin Local: Precision Training in Schaumburg
Friday's Lovin Local stop is in Schaumburg, where one micro gym is ready to get you back in shape! Precision Training's owner and founder Wade Merrill talks about it.
Friday's Lovin Local stop is in Schaumburg, where one micro gym is ready to get you back in shape! Precision Training's owner and founder Wade Merrill talks about it.
AMC Theatres announces it will resume operations beginning July 15
There were previous concerns regarding the fiscal health of the movie theater behemoth amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
There were previous concerns regarding the fiscal health of the movie theater behemoth amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
3 ways to get more money for college amid coronavirus
Coronavirus has many students wondering how they’ll pay for school. These options can help.
Coronavirus has many students wondering how they’ll pay for school. These options can help.
How to graduate college with (almost) no debt
Graduating debt-free is possible, though it requires some strategic planning
Graduating debt-free is possible, though it requires some strategic planning
These companies are changing their branding due to racial stereotypes
Aunt Jemima, Cream of Wheat and Uncle Ben’s are joining other prominent companies across the country to change or evolve their brands to eliminate racially stereotyped branding.
Aunt Jemima, Cream of Wheat and Uncle Ben’s are joining other prominent companies across the country to change or evolve their brands to eliminate racially stereotyped branding.