Credit scores are down in all 50 states: Here's where they dropped the most
Credit scores have dropped in all 50 states over the past year.
Credit scores have dropped in all 50 states over the past year.
How Amazon Prime members can claim refunds in $2.5B settlement | ChicagoLIVE
Millions of current and former Amazon Prime subscribers may qualify for refunds following a federal settlement over deceptive enrollment and cancellation practices.
Millions of current and former Amazon Prime subscribers may qualify for refunds following a federal settlement over deceptive enrollment and cancellation practices.
Japanese sushi chain shatters record, pays $3.24 million for single bluefin tuna
Check out this single bluefin tuna that a Japanese sushi chain bought for more than $3 million at the famed New Year fish auction in Tokyo, shattering a previous record.
Check out this single bluefin tuna that a Japanese sushi chain bought for more than $3 million at the famed New Year fish auction in Tokyo, shattering a previous record.
Trump's plan to seize Venezuela's oil is an uphill battle: Here's why
President Donald Trump says the U.S. plans to take over Venezuela’s oil, with the help of American oil companies. Industry experts say that’s a tall order.
President Donald Trump says the U.S. plans to take over Venezuela’s oil, with the help of American oil companies. Industry experts say that’s a tall order.
Trump administration scales back proposed tariffs on Italian pasta makers following review
The U.S. is backing off proposed tariffs that threatened to deal a major blow to Italy's pasta industry, reducing duties on several leading producers.
The U.S. is backing off proposed tariffs that threatened to deal a major blow to Italy's pasta industry, reducing duties on several leading producers.
What is BYD? The company that's dethroned Tesla as world's biggest EV maker
In 2025, the automaker sold more than 2 million vehicles to topple Tesla as the biggest producer of electric vehicles.
In 2025, the automaker sold more than 2 million vehicles to topple Tesla as the biggest producer of electric vehicles.
Effort to ban lawmakers from stock trading gains momentum
The effort to further regulate stock trading by congressional lawmakers has been talked about for a long time. Will 2026 be the year it finally happens?
The effort to further regulate stock trading by congressional lawmakers has been talked about for a long time. Will 2026 be the year it finally happens?
These states are increasing the minimum wage in 2026
Significant wage hikes kick in Jan. 1 for millions of workers across these states. See if your area made the list.
Significant wage hikes kick in Jan. 1 for millions of workers across these states. See if your area made the list.
Your 2026 tax guide: All the changes to know before filing
New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.
New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.
Crucial strategies for saving money in 2026
Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza shares tips on budgeting, saving, and reducing debt as part of New Year’s resolutions to help families start 2026 on a stronger financial footing.
Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza shares tips on budgeting, saving, and reducing debt as part of New Year’s resolutions to help families start 2026 on a stronger financial footing.
Artist & Craftsman Supply files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The art supply company operates stores in various states including California, New York, and Pennsylvania.
The art supply company operates stores in various states including California, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Jack in the Box shut down more than 70 stores with more expected by year's end
Jack in the Box has shuttered 72 locations so far as part of a cost-cutting turnaround plan.
Jack in the Box has shuttered 72 locations so far as part of a cost-cutting turnaround plan.
$400k shipment of live lobsters hijacked en route to Midwest Costco locations
The shipment was reportedly picked up in Massachusetts but never reached its destinations
The shipment was reportedly picked up in Massachusetts but never reached its destinations
New GDP numbers show U.S. economy grew faster than expected last quarter
The latest Commerce Department report shows the U.S. economy grew 4.3% in the third quarter, beating expectations as officials and analysts debate whether the momentum can last.
The latest Commerce Department report shows the U.S. economy grew 4.3% in the third quarter, beating expectations as officials and analysts debate whether the momentum can last.
A look inside Geppetto's Toy Box in Oak Park
FOX 32's Gabriella Premus takes us inside Geppetto's Toy Box in suburban Oak Park.
FOX 32's Gabriella Premus takes us inside Geppetto's Toy Box in suburban Oak Park.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Jim Beam shutting down production at Kentucky distillery for a year
Jim Beam is shutting down production temporarily at one of its Kentucky distilleries as the whiskey industry faces tariffs and declining demand.
Jim Beam is shutting down production temporarily at one of its Kentucky distilleries as the whiskey industry faces tariffs and declining demand.
Instacart ending price test program after backlash
Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store. Here’s what they’re saying about the price testing strategy.
Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store. Here’s what they’re saying about the price testing strategy.
AT&T plans to end traditional landlines in Illinois, raising concerns for customers
AT&T is phasing out traditional landline service in Illinois, prompting consumer advocates to warn about reliability, 911 access, and what options customers have as the transition moves forward.
AT&T is phasing out traditional landline service in Illinois, prompting consumer advocates to warn about reliability, 911 access, and what options customers have as the transition moves forward.
Taco Bell fans declare 'Christmas miracle' as beloved menu item returns nationwide
Taco Bell announced a cult favorite has returned to menus nationwide, with fans calling it "a Christmas miracle."
Taco Bell announced a cult favorite has returned to menus nationwide, with fans calling it "a Christmas miracle."