Nearly 100-year-old Chicago candy company files for bankruptcy amid rising costs, heavy debt: report
A nearly century-old Chicago candy maker has filed for bankruptcy as rising costs and heavy debt pressure its business.
A nearly century-old Chicago candy maker has filed for bankruptcy as rising costs and heavy debt pressure its business.
Trader Joe's edges out Publix as America's favorite grocery store chain
A popular grocery store chain has edged out Publix as America's favorite. The two had been previously tied in the rankings.
A popular grocery store chain has edged out Publix as America's favorite. The two had been previously tied in the rankings.
McDonald’s doubles down on value: $5 meals, Snack Wrap revival fuel franchise rebound
After a year of sticker shock at the drive-thru, McDonald’s appears to be regaining favor with American consumers.
After a year of sticker shock at the drive-thru, McDonald’s appears to be regaining favor with American consumers.
Are new cars becoming a luxury item in America?
Americans are increasingly getting priced out of the new car market.
Americans are increasingly getting priced out of the new car market.
Chicago bar closes doors in protest supporting immigrant rights
Chicago bar Kumiko is closing for the night as part of a nationwide protest, with owner Julia Momose saying the decision is meant to speak out against ICE enforcement policies and in support of immigrant communities. Employees are still being paid for the day, and the bar plans to reopen Saturday.
Chicago bar Kumiko is closing for the night as part of a nationwide protest, with owner Julia Momose saying the decision is meant to speak out against ICE enforcement policies and in support of immigrant communities. Employees are still being paid for the day, and the bar plans to reopen Saturday.
Every state's median household income has increased since 1970 – except one
Is your state better off than it was 50 years ago? U.S. incomes are up since 1970, but not everywhere. A new report shows which states gained the most.
Is your state better off than it was 50 years ago? U.S. incomes are up since 1970, but not everywhere. A new report shows which states gained the most.
Chicago businesses close or fundraise as part of 'National Shutdown Day' to protest ICE
A nationwide boycott called “National Shutdown Day" is taking shape today. Here’s what’s happening in Chicago.
A nationwide boycott called “National Shutdown Day" is taking shape today. Here’s what’s happening in Chicago.
Chicago businesses close or fundraise as part of 'National Shutdown Day'
A nationwide boycott called “National Shutdown Day" is taking shape today. Here’s what’s happening in Chicago.
A nationwide boycott called “National Shutdown Day" is taking shape today. Here’s what’s happening in Chicago.
San Francisco bakery sells cookies with provocative anti-ICE messages
A small business in San Francisco found a unique way to protest the nationwide anti-immigration surge.
A small business in San Francisco found a unique way to protest the nationwide anti-immigration surge.
Steak 'n Shake pledges $1K contributions to Trump Accounts for employees' children
Steak ’n Shake announced Wednesday that it will contribute $1,000 to "Trump Accounts" for the children of its employees.
Steak ’n Shake announced Wednesday that it will contribute $1,000 to "Trump Accounts" for the children of its employees.
IRS opens e-file as tax season brings new confusion for many filers
Tax expert Lisa Greene-Lewis from TurboTax explains why filing early matters, what’s changed under the new tax law, and how Americans can avoid common mistakes and get free help this season.
Tax expert Lisa Greene-Lewis from TurboTax explains why filing early matters, what’s changed under the new tax law, and how Americans can avoid common mistakes and get free help this season.
Megalodome Golf plans $50 million indoor golf course in Chicago suburbs
A proposed indoor golf course would let Chicagoland golfers tee off year-round, no matter the weather!
A proposed indoor golf course would let Chicagoland golfers tee off year-round, no matter the weather!
Dow to cut over 4,000 jobs as company shifts focus to AI
Dow is slashing thousands of jobs, becoming the latest company this week to announce a reduction in its labor force.
Dow is slashing thousands of jobs, becoming the latest company this week to announce a reduction in its labor force.
Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026
Tesla is pivoting from electric vehicles to autonomous technology as Elon Musk announces the discontinuation of Model S and Model X to focus on mass-producing Optimus robots.
Tesla is pivoting from electric vehicles to autonomous technology as Elon Musk announces the discontinuation of Model S and Model X to focus on mass-producing Optimus robots.
Lurie Children’s plans new pediatric hospital in Downers Grove | ChicagoLIVE
Lurie Children’s Hospital is beginning plans on a new pediatric hospital in the Downers Grove area. This facility would be the first inpatient hospital outside of downtown Chicago.
Lurie Children’s Hospital is beginning plans on a new pediatric hospital in the Downers Grove area. This facility would be the first inpatient hospital outside of downtown Chicago.
What the Fed’s meeting could mean for rates in 2026 | ChicagoLIVE
Bankrate financial analyst Stephen Kates breaks down the Federal Reserve’s decision to pause interest rates.
Bankrate financial analyst Stephen Kates breaks down the Federal Reserve’s decision to pause interest rates.
Survey tracks Americans' No-Spend January efforts | ChicagoNOW
Nerd Wallet’s Kimberly Palmer shares insights on No-Spend January 2026.
Nerd Wallet’s Kimberly Palmer shares insights on No-Spend January 2026.
Tax season surprise: Illinois families could be owed thousands in refunds
As tax season begins, new and expanded credits mean many Illinois families may qualify for thousands of dollars in refunds—but only if they know how to claim them.
As tax season begins, new and expanded credits mean many Illinois families may qualify for thousands of dollars in refunds—but only if they know how to claim them.
Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs across company in latest round of layoffs
Amazon's latest round of job cuts follow last year's layoffs of thousands of employees. Here's what you need to know.
Amazon's latest round of job cuts follow last year's layoffs of thousands of employees. Here's what you need to know.
Cost of living is rising the most in these US cities
According to new data, the cost of living is rising in cities across the United States. Here’s where it’s the worst.
According to new data, the cost of living is rising in cities across the United States. Here’s where it’s the worst.