Disney World trip leaves Florida dad stunned after $1,400 price tag for day at theme park
A Florida father is speaking out after a one-day visit to Orlando's Walt Disney World with his wife and three children cost nearly $1,400 — a price he says may not be worth it.
A Florida father is speaking out after a one-day visit to Orlando's Walt Disney World with his wife and three children cost nearly $1,400 — a price he says may not be worth it.
Chicago home buyers ditch River North, West Loop | ChicagoNOW
Chicago home buyers are ditching the downtown area, including the River North and West Loop neighborhoods. Where are they going? Realtor and Chicago native Matt Laricy answer that and more. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Chicago home buyers are ditching the downtown area, including the River North and West Loop neighborhoods. Where are they going? Realtor and Chicago native Matt Laricy answer that and more. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Target pulls the plug on self-checkout amid shoplifting surge
Target is the latest to join other major retailers in cutting back on self-checkout machines.
Target is the latest to join other major retailers in cutting back on self-checkout machines.
Chicago program aims to give young men on South and West Sides better futures
A nonprofit and financial firm are teaming up to help young men on Chicago's South and West Sides build brighter futures.
A nonprofit and financial firm are teaming up to help young men on Chicago's South and West Sides build brighter futures.
Business owner facing steep tariffs tests whether people will pay for 'Made in USA'
A business offered customers a choice between a foreign-made product or the same item made in the U.S. at a much higher cost - and was overwhelmed by the results.
A business offered customers a choice between a foreign-made product or the same item made in the U.S. at a much higher cost - and was overwhelmed by the results.
Trump goes after China as small businesses struggle amid trade war
The Trump administration is taking action against China that some fear could cause trouble for smaller businesses already struggling amid the ongoing trade war.
The Trump administration is taking action against China that some fear could cause trouble for smaller businesses already struggling amid the ongoing trade war.
Cheap shipments from China are no longer duty-free
With the exemption ending, consumers will see higher prices and delays when tariffs are collected by the government on every shipment.
With the exemption ending, consumers will see higher prices and delays when tariffs are collected by the government on every shipment.
Kohl's CEO Ashley Buchanan fired after investigation
CEO Ashley Buchanan took the job in January, the third CEO for Kohl’s in three years. Here's what to know.
CEO Ashley Buchanan took the job in January, the third CEO for Kohl’s in three years. Here's what to know.
McDonald's sees unexpected drop in customers amid economic uncertainty
McDonald’s restaurants sales in the U.S. dipped in the first part of the year, marking the burger chain's largest decline since 2020.
McDonald’s restaurants sales in the U.S. dipped in the first part of the year, marking the burger chain's largest decline since 2020.
Jack in the Box closing up to 200 'underperforming' locations: What to know
Jack in the Box said 150 to 200 of its “underperforming" restaurants are slated to close, and a majority will happen by the end of the year.
Jack in the Box said 150 to 200 of its “underperforming" restaurants are slated to close, and a majority will happen by the end of the year.
UPS to cut 20,000 jobs, close some facilities
The delivery company said it expects to make the job cuts this year.
The delivery company said it expects to make the job cuts this year.
How apartments can revitalize downtown Chicago, according to a study
An architecture firm released a study which showed converting empty office space to apartments could help revitalize downtown Chicago.
An architecture firm released a study which showed converting empty office space to apartments could help revitalize downtown Chicago.
Cash stuffing explained: Why envelope budgeting is making a comeback
Cash stuffing — a budgeting strategy using cash and envelopes — is surging in popularity in 2025. Here’s how it works, why it’s catching on again, and what to know before trying it.
Cash stuffing — a budgeting strategy using cash and envelopes — is surging in popularity in 2025. Here’s how it works, why it’s catching on again, and what to know before trying it.
Starter homes cost $1 million in 233 U.S. cities, study finds
$1 million might become the standard price for a starter home in parts of the U.S., according to a new study by Zillow.
$1 million might become the standard price for a starter home in parts of the U.S., according to a new study by Zillow.
Did you default on your student loans? What to know as collections resume
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here's what you need to know.
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here's what you need to know.
Intel to lay off over 20% of its workers. What we know
The job cuts come as Intel works to modify its business operations.
The job cuts come as Intel works to modify its business operations.
Stock market sees slight bounce back after losses
Investors are hoping for another big day on Wall Street after a massive rebound yesterday.
Investors are hoping for another big day on Wall Street after a massive rebound yesterday.
Salon EDDA in Lincoln Park embraces sustainability, waste reduction
Salon Edda in Lincoln Park works hard to be sustainable every day. It is a carbon neutral salon that recycles 95 percent of its beauty waste.
Salon Edda in Lincoln Park works hard to be sustainable every day. It is a carbon neutral salon that recycles 95 percent of its beauty waste.
Student loan collections to resume next month: What to know
The Education Department will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting next month.
The Education Department will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting next month.
Chipotle opening 1st location south of the border in, yes, Mexico
Chipotle said it’s planning to open restaurants in Mexico for the first time. Here’s what we know.
Chipotle said it’s planning to open restaurants in Mexico for the first time. Here’s what we know.