Company capitalizes on Florida humidity, converting it to drinkable water

Bare store shelves often mean a big storm is coming. They can also mean drinking water is more valuable than ever. A company in South Florida says the answer is in the air.

Unemployment hits 49-year low as US employers step up hiring

U.S. employers added a robust 263,000 jobs in April, suggesting that businesses have shrugged off earlier concerns that the economy might slow this year and now anticipate strong customer demand.

Carol's Cookies of Northbrook celebrating 40 years
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Carol Goodman started her business in 1979 out of her own kitchen in Highland Park. Now 40 years later, you can find her cookies in stores across the country and she runs the nationwide brand out of her Northbrook bakery with her son Jeff.

Study: Rents are rising faster than incomes

A USC study released Tuesday says Washington, D.C., and California cities have the widest disparity between income and affordability for rental housing.

Americans pay nearly $100 more on washers, dryers because of Trump's tariffs: study

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Chicago and Federal Reserve found that washers cost an average of 12 percent, or $86, more after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs in 2018.

Boeing CEO defends safety record amid 2 deadly crashes

Boeing shareholders are meeting six months to the day since the first of two deadly crashes involving the company's 737 Max airliner and as new questions arise about the aerospace giant's handling of the crisis.

Kohl's to start accepting Amazon returns this July

It's about to be even easier to make an Amazon return - and you won't even need a box to do it.

Kohl's announces weekly Military Monday discount

For veterans and current members of the military, Kohl's wants to hook you up every week.

Bank of America raising hourly minimum wage to $20

Bank of America is raising its starting pay to $20 an hour over a two-year period, starting with a hike next month.

Target raises minimum wage to $13 an hour

Target is raising the minimum hourly wage for its workers for the third time in less than two years.

Target's car seat trade-in program is back

Hey parents: if your baby's car seat is looking a bit rough, Target wants to swap with you.