Kohl’s CEO signals what's next for stores after several closures
Kohl's closed 27 stores in 15 states in 2025 as the department store chain looked to get on better financial footing amid declining sales.
Kohl's closed 27 stores in 15 states in 2025 as the department store chain looked to get on better financial footing amid declining sales.
Oil prices surge after Iran drone strikes hit Gulf refinery
Jonathan Hoenig breaks down how repeated attacks on energy infrastructure are driving oil and diesel prices higher, raising inflation concerns and rattling global markets.
Jonathan Hoenig breaks down how repeated attacks on energy infrastructure are driving oil and diesel prices higher, raising inflation concerns and rattling global markets.
USPS warns it could run out of cash next year
The U.S. Postal Service says it may run out of money by next year and is asking Congress for help. Officials are considering raising stamp prices and cutting services, while customers say they still rely on the mail for essentials like bills, medications and deliveries.
The U.S. Postal Service says it may run out of money by next year and is asking Congress for help. Officials are considering raising stamp prices and cutting services, while customers say they still rely on the mail for essentials like bills, medications and deliveries.
BP locks out union workers at Whiting refinery amid contract dispute
Union workers at the BP Whiting Refinery hit the picket line Thursday after being locked out by the company amid a contract dispute.
Union workers at the BP Whiting Refinery hit the picket line Thursday after being locked out by the company amid a contract dispute.
BP locks out Whiting refinery workers
Unionized BP Whiting refinery workers are hitting the picket line after the company locked them out.
Unionized BP Whiting refinery workers are hitting the picket line after the company locked them out.
Chicago City Council votes to keep subminimum wage for tipped workers, despite mayor’s opposition
The Chicago City Council voted to pause the increase of the subminimum wage for tipped workers, over the objection of Mayor Johnson.
The Chicago City Council voted to pause the increase of the subminimum wage for tipped workers, over the objection of Mayor Johnson.
Employee crushed to death in horror industrial accident after press machine unexpectedly turns on
An Ohio Ford employee died after being trapped and crushed by a malfunctioning industrial machine at a company plant this week.
An Ohio Ford employee died after being trapped and crushed by a malfunctioning industrial machine at a company plant this week.
Amazon and the USPS at odds over business relationship concerning package deliveries: What this means for you
Due to contract woes between Amazon and the USPS, the retailer is planning to reduce shipments by two-thirds by the fall.
Due to contract woes between Amazon and the USPS, the retailer is planning to reduce shipments by two-thirds by the fall.
Iran conflict drives oil surge, raising concerns about gas prices
Senior market analyst Phil Flynn explains how rising crude oil prices tied to Middle East tensions are impacting gas costs and what signals could indicate relief ahead.
Senior market analyst Phil Flynn explains how rising crude oil prices tied to Middle East tensions are impacting gas costs and what signals could indicate relief ahead.
Amazon launches 1-hour and 3-hour deliveries
Amazon just launched new, ultrafast shipping options in some U.S. cities. Here are the details.
Amazon just launched new, ultrafast shipping options in some U.S. cities. Here are the details.
Record number of Americans dipping into retirement savings amid rising costs | ChicagoLIVE
With rising costs putting pressure on household budgets, a growing number of Americans are tapping into their retirement savings to cover everyday expenses. Rebecca Smith of Benemoney joined ChicagoLIVE to discuss the risks of early withdrawals, alternatives people can consider, and financial steps that may help avoid dipping into a 401(k) too soon.
With rising costs putting pressure on household budgets, a growing number of Americans are tapping into their retirement savings to cover everyday expenses. Rebecca Smith of Benemoney joined ChicagoLIVE to discuss the risks of early withdrawals, alternatives people can consider, and financial steps that may help avoid dipping into a 401(k) too soon.
Tax scams on the rise in 2026: What you need to know
The Internal Revenue Service released its 2026 Dirty Dozen list of tax scams, warning taxpayers about schemes that threaten personal and financial information.
The Internal Revenue Service released its 2026 Dirty Dozen list of tax scams, warning taxpayers about schemes that threaten personal and financial information.
How small businesses can win government contracts
Chris Hollingsworth from the Illinois APEX Accelerators discusses how government contracting works and how the Government Contracting Summit helps small businesses connect with opportunities and grow.
Chris Hollingsworth from the Illinois APEX Accelerators discusses how government contracting works and how the Government Contracting Summit helps small businesses connect with opportunities and grow.
TSA wait times: Airline CEOs blast Congress; ‘simply unacceptable’
As some travelers are waiting for 2, 3, and even up to 4 hours in TSA security lines, airline industry leaders are pressing lawmakers to make some changes.
As some travelers are waiting for 2, 3, and even up to 4 hours in TSA security lines, airline industry leaders are pressing lawmakers to make some changes.
Egg prices plunge as avian flu impact eases, but risks remain
Egg prices have been on a roller-coaster in recent years amid supply disruptions due to an avian flu outbreak. Here's the latest.
Egg prices have been on a roller-coaster in recent years amid supply disruptions due to an avian flu outbreak. Here's the latest.
Your weather app is misleading you, and it's costing businesses money
Misleading weather app icons are causing financial headaches for major attractions, like zoos, because people are canceling plans based on a single icon.
Misleading weather app icons are causing financial headaches for major attractions, like zoos, because people are canceling plans based on a single icon.
Target boycott over DEI continues, local advocates say company 'went around' true leaders
Activists proclaimed in front of Target's Minneapolis headquarters that the boycott over reversed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) measures will continue despite Target's claims that the company is "moving forward."
Activists proclaimed in front of Target's Minneapolis headquarters that the boycott over reversed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) measures will continue despite Target's claims that the company is "moving forward."
Target slashes prices on thousands of items heading into spring
Target is cutting prices to more than 3,000 on-trend items across apparel, home, baby essentials and select food and beverage products heading into spring.
Target is cutting prices to more than 3,000 on-trend items across apparel, home, baby essentials and select food and beverage products heading into spring.
List: These companies are suing to get Trump tariff refunds
More than 1,000 companies have filed suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade in efforts to recoup costs from the now-illegal tariffs. Here are some of the biggest companies to file suit.
More than 1,000 companies have filed suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade in efforts to recoup costs from the now-illegal tariffs. Here are some of the biggest companies to file suit.
Simple financial moves to make now if you want to qualify for a mortgage later
Mortgage expert Jen Poniatowski from Key Mortgage Services explains the simple financial steps buyers can take now—like reducing debt, boosting savings, and improving credit—to get mortgage-ready for a home purchase later this year.
Mortgage expert Jen Poniatowski from Key Mortgage Services explains the simple financial steps buyers can take now—like reducing debt, boosting savings, and improving credit—to get mortgage-ready for a home purchase later this year.