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.
McDonald’s plans to hire 260,000 workers this summer
The roles are part of the company’s seasonal hiring effort, with both full- and part-time opportunities.
The roles are part of the company’s seasonal hiring effort, with both full- and part-time opportunities.
How to get a student loan for summer classes
Get the financial aid you need to help cover the cost of your summer classes.
Get the financial aid you need to help cover the cost of your summer classes.
Home sales have largest drop in over a decade — what it means for borrowers
A drop in inventory can cause an increase in prices but also lower interest rates.
A drop in inventory can cause an increase in prices but also lower interest rates.
Cream of Wheat parent scrutinizes iconic chef logo after racism complaints
B&G Foods, Inc., the owner of Cream of Wheat, has become the latest company to revisit its branding, following complaints on social media that its century-old logo of a black chef had racist origins.
B&G Foods, Inc., the owner of Cream of Wheat, has become the latest company to revisit its branding, following complaints on social media that its century-old logo of a black chef had racist origins.
Mrs. Butterworth's undergoing 'brand and packaging review' after Aunt Jemima, Uncle Ben's announce redesigns
Conagra said it is intended to evoke the images of a “loving grandmother” but acknowledged that the packaging might be problematic.
Conagra said it is intended to evoke the images of a “loving grandmother” but acknowledged that the packaging might be problematic.
Pritzker announces rent support, business relief fund
Illinoisans struggling to pay mortgages and rent and small businesses, all impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, will have access to $900 million in grants, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday.
Illinoisans struggling to pay mortgages and rent and small businesses, all impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, will have access to $900 million in grants, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday.
Bars, breweries in Chicago reopen for outdoor service
You have some new ways to get your drink on in Chicago.
You have some new ways to get your drink on in Chicago.
Suburban golf course turns parking lot into drive-in movie theater
Drive-in movie theaters are back in business and a suburban golf course is making sure it is part of the recent trend.
Drive-in movie theaters are back in business and a suburban golf course is making sure it is part of the recent trend.
Should you get a hotel credit card?
Hotel cards can offer great perks with a certain brand, but don’t offer general travel rewards.
Hotel cards can offer great perks with a certain brand, but don’t offer general travel rewards.
Hours after Aunt Jemima change announced, Uncle Ben's rice says it will 'evolve' brand
The re-branding comes amid renewed calls for racial equality in America.
The re-branding comes amid renewed calls for racial equality in America.
Aunt Jemima brand to change name and remove image from packaging due to racial stereotype
Quaker Oats said the company recognizes that "Aunt Jemima's origins are based on a racial stereotype."
Quaker Oats said the company recognizes that "Aunt Jemima's origins are based on a racial stereotype."
Mortgage rates today are extremely low — here's how to lock in the cheapest loan rate
Want to take advantage of lower interest rates? Use these tips to get the best mortgage rates possible.
Want to take advantage of lower interest rates? Use these tips to get the best mortgage rates possible.
Cinemark movie theaters to be open by July 17
The reopenings will take place in four phases, starting with a handful of theaters in Dallas on June 19. The remaining reopenings will be conducted between July 3 and July 17, and will include “enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” the company said.
The reopenings will take place in four phases, starting with a handful of theaters in Dallas on June 19. The remaining reopenings will be conducted between July 3 and July 17, and will include “enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” the company said.
Target raising minimum wage to $15 an hour starting July 5, offer one-time $200 bonus to front-line workers
Target is permanently increasing its minimum wage to $15 an hour beginning July 5.
Target is permanently increasing its minimum wage to $15 an hour beginning July 5.