Chicago's Blommer chocolate factory closing
After 85 years of chocolate production, Blommer Chocolate Company has announced its decision to close its Chicago manufacturing facility.
After 85 years of chocolate production, Blommer Chocolate Company has announced its decision to close its Chicago manufacturing facility.
Best ways to use your tax refund
Dan Roccato from the University of San Diego breaks down the best ways to use your tax refund.
Dan Roccato from the University of San Diego breaks down the best ways to use your tax refund.
Target doubles employee bonuses after strong profits
Target said the increase only applies to salaried employees.
Target said the increase only applies to salaried employees.
Biden cancels student loans for 78,000 more public workers
Another 78,000 Americans are getting their federal student loans canceled.
Another 78,000 Americans are getting their federal student loans canceled.
Top priorities for the IRS this tax season
Nobody likes paying taxes, but the I.R.S. says it should be smooth and easy for you this year, unless you're a high-income tax cheat.
Nobody likes paying taxes, but the I.R.S. says it should be smooth and easy for you this year, unless you're a high-income tax cheat.
Black Beauty Collective showcases excellence created by Black-owned brands
The Black Beauty Collective in Hyde Park sells high quality haircare and skincare products from Black-owned companies.
The Black Beauty Collective in Hyde Park sells high quality haircare and skincare products from Black-owned companies.
Cost of living makes retirement savings harder for younger generations, survey finds
Respondents across generations highlighted inflation, consumer debt, and the need for emergency savings as major obstacles to retirement savings.
Respondents across generations highlighted inflation, consumer debt, and the need for emergency savings as major obstacles to retirement savings.
Here are the major retailers closing US stores in 2024
Many major retailers are closing stores this year across the United States as companies look to streamline their operations and cut costs.
Many major retailers are closing stores this year across the United States as companies look to streamline their operations and cut costs.
Joann, the fabrics and crafts chain, files for bankruptcy
Joann, the iconic fabrics and crafts retailer, has filed for bankruptcy protection but plans to keep its stores and website open as it refinances.
Joann, the iconic fabrics and crafts retailer, has filed for bankruptcy protection but plans to keep its stores and website open as it refinances.
Gen Z movers are heading to warmer climates, willing to pay higher housing costs: Zillow
Even though California has high rent costs, Gen Z is seeking out major cities, but some choose low-cost areas in Florida.
Even though California has high rent costs, Gen Z is seeking out major cities, but some choose low-cost areas in Florida.
Joann, the fabrics and crafts chain, files for bankruptcy
Joann, the iconic fabrics and crafts retailer, has filed for bankruptcy protection but plans to keep its stores and website open as it refinances.
Joann, the iconic fabrics and crafts retailer, has filed for bankruptcy protection but plans to keep its stores and website open as it refinances.
Money-saving tips to help boost your tax return
Tax expert and author Gene Marks breaks down money-saving trips that will help you when filing your taxes.
Tax expert and author Gene Marks breaks down money-saving trips that will help you when filing your taxes.
Federal government wants McDonald's broken-down ice cream machines fixed
Soft serve ice cream machine breakdowns can cost '$625 per day' in sales, according to the FTC and DOJ.
Soft serve ice cream machine breakdowns can cost '$625 per day' in sales, according to the FTC and DOJ.
Royal Caribbean suspends cruises to private beach in Haiti amid violence
The suspension of stops will extend for at least the upcoming week, with a rolling basis after that, revealed CEO Michael Bayley.
The suspension of stops will extend for at least the upcoming week, with a rolling basis after that, revealed CEO Michael Bayley.
Dollar Tree to offer $7 items, shifting away from single-pricing model
Last June, the company steadily increased its maximum price limit by adding $5 items.
Last June, the company steadily increased its maximum price limit by adding $5 items.
Dollar General becomes latest to cut self-checkout lanes
The dollar store chain is scaling back on self-checkout at 300 stores and joins Walmart and Target using this new business strategy.
The dollar store chain is scaling back on self-checkout at 300 stores and joins Walmart and Target using this new business strategy.
McDonald's outages reported at stores worldwide – here's what to know
McDonald’s suffered system outages at locations around the world on Friday morning, with some stores closing and others back up and running.
McDonald’s suffered system outages at locations around the world on Friday morning, with some stores closing and others back up and running.
New Target to open at major Chicago intersection
A new Target store will hold its grand opening this weekend on Chicago's Northwest Side.
A new Target store will hold its grand opening this weekend on Chicago's Northwest Side.
Volumes Bookcafe brings bookworms together in Wicker Park
There's a little something for everyone at the cozy Volumes Bookcafe in Wicker Park. The independent, women-owned store is celebrating eight years of business this month.
There's a little something for everyone at the cozy Volumes Bookcafe in Wicker Park. The independent, women-owned store is celebrating eight years of business this month.
Family Dollar, Dollar Tree to close about 1,000 stores
Several Family Dollar and Dollar Tree stores are set to close after the company suffered a significant quarterly loss.
Several Family Dollar and Dollar Tree stores are set to close after the company suffered a significant quarterly loss.