Spotlighting Black-owned businesses in honor of Juneteenth
Audarshia Townsend from SupplySide Newtwork's Food and Beverage Insider talks with FOX 32's Sylvia Perez about tasty and healthy products from Black-owned businesses to honor Juneteenth.
Audarshia Townsend from SupplySide Newtwork's Food and Beverage Insider talks with FOX 32's Sylvia Perez about tasty and healthy products from Black-owned businesses to honor Juneteenth.
Iconic American brand closing its last remaining US factory
The iconic American brand is closing its last remaining manufacturing plant in the South Carolina this fall, which will result in more than 100 employees losing their jobs.
The iconic American brand is closing its last remaining manufacturing plant in the South Carolina this fall, which will result in more than 100 employees losing their jobs.
These are the industries with the happiest hourly workers, according to survey
Many hourly employees report feeling happy in their daily grind – depending on what kind of shift work they do and even where they live.
Many hourly employees report feeling happy in their daily grind – depending on what kind of shift work they do and even where they live.
How recent grads can maximize their earnings
Personal finance expert and owner of SIS Financial Group Hagen Pruemm shares a few tips for recent graduates looking to maximize their income.
Personal finance expert and owner of SIS Financial Group Hagen Pruemm shares a few tips for recent graduates looking to maximize their income.
These US cities have the biggest inflation problems, study finds
High inflation continues to impact the economy, and these cities are feeling it the most.
High inflation continues to impact the economy, and these cities are feeling it the most.
Gas prices to keep dropping as motorists plan Fourth of July road trips: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas was $3.48, a significant eight-cent dip from the previous week.
The national average cost for a gallon of gas was $3.48, a significant eight-cent dip from the previous week.
Lost Reef Lounge to close for good in June
Chicago's first aquatic cocktail lounge announced that it would be closing its doors for good shortly after opening in 2023. Lost Reef Lounge will close on June 29. The bar will be running sales until its last day.
Chicago's first aquatic cocktail lounge announced that it would be closing its doors for good shortly after opening in 2023. Lost Reef Lounge will close on June 29. The bar will be running sales until its last day.
Pilsen's Chocolat Uzma nominated for 'Best Chocolate Shop of 2024'
Uzma Sharif of Chocolat Uzma talks about being recognized by USA Today for her store's delicious treats.
Uzma Sharif of Chocolat Uzma talks about being recognized by USA Today for her store's delicious treats.
Coursera launches new class to teach AI basics
Coursera.org is an online learning platform that offers users free classes in technology, business, and data. Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera, walked us through the site's newest course focused on how to use AI in any workplace.
Coursera.org is an online learning platform that offers users free classes in technology, business, and data. Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera, walked us through the site's newest course focused on how to use AI in any workplace.
5 strategies to better connect with LGBTQ+ coworkers, employees
Chicago-based Seva Global specializes in custom trainings to help businesses foster cultural competency, and joining me now is Seeva Jain with a few strategies to better connect with LGBTQ+ associates.
Chicago-based Seva Global specializes in custom trainings to help businesses foster cultural competency, and joining me now is Seeva Jain with a few strategies to better connect with LGBTQ+ associates.
Costco to stop selling books year-round: report
Costco will stop selling books regularly from January through August due to added stocking costs, only selling them regularly during the holiday season, reports say.
Costco will stop selling books regularly from January through August due to added stocking costs, only selling them regularly during the holiday season, reports say.
May 2024 job report smashes estimates
Economists predicted the latest job numbers would be good, but last month's figures far exceeded expectations. Lydia Hu broke down what these surprising new numbers could mean for the economy.
Economists predicted the latest job numbers would be good, but last month's figures far exceeded expectations. Lydia Hu broke down what these surprising new numbers could mean for the economy.
Chicago's annual minimum wage increase takes effect next month
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced new polices that will go into effect next month, impacting workers.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced new polices that will go into effect next month, impacting workers.
Experts say Red Lobster's shrimp excuse is 'smoke screen' for real problems
The chain is auctioning 50-plus locations across the nation.
The chain is auctioning 50-plus locations across the nation.
BBB warns against increased phishing scams
The Better Business Bureau released a new warning regarding the increase of online phishing. President and CEO of the BBB, Steve Bernas, shared the results of an in-depth investigation about the alarming rise of the scams.
The Better Business Bureau released a new warning regarding the increase of online phishing. President and CEO of the BBB, Steve Bernas, shared the results of an in-depth investigation about the alarming rise of the scams.
TJ Maxx, Marshalls parent equipping employees with body cameras to stop theft
TJX Companies, the parent of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, has equipped loss prevention associates with body cameras over the past year to deter theft, de-escalate incidents, and enhance store safety, with footage shared only with law enforcement or by subpoena.
TJX Companies, the parent of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, has equipped loss prevention associates with body cameras over the past year to deter theft, de-escalate incidents, and enhance store safety, with footage shared only with law enforcement or by subpoena.
Flavor Flav orders every Red Lobster menu item to support seafood chain
Amid news of Red Lobster’s bankruptcy, Flavor Flav ordered everything off the menu to support the chain and save its famous cheddar biscuits.
Amid news of Red Lobster’s bankruptcy, Flavor Flav ordered everything off the menu to support the chain and save its famous cheddar biscuits.
Women-owned Goddess and Grocer celebrates Pride Month
Fox 32's Anita Blanton visited West Loop's Goddess and Grocer in her continuing series featuring women-owned businesses. The unique cafe has sandwiches, salads and pastries. This month they have specialty Pride-themed snacks and are donating a portion of their proceeds to the Center on Halsted.
Fox 32's Anita Blanton visited West Loop's Goddess and Grocer in her continuing series featuring women-owned businesses. The unique cafe has sandwiches, salads and pastries. This month they have specialty Pride-themed snacks and are donating a portion of their proceeds to the Center on Halsted.
Foxtrot to reopen several Chicago locations this summer
Foxtrot is gearing up to reopen some of their locations after all 33 locations abruptly closed in April of this year. The parent company immediately filed for bankruptcy. Foxtrot's owner said they will be working with a New York-based group who bought all their assets.
Foxtrot is gearing up to reopen some of their locations after all 33 locations abruptly closed in April of this year. The parent company immediately filed for bankruptcy. Foxtrot's owner said they will be working with a New York-based group who bought all their assets.
Foxtrot to reopen several locations this summer
Foxtrot plans to reopen several locations in Chicago, Dallas and Austin this summer following abrupt closures earlier this year.
Foxtrot plans to reopen several locations in Chicago, Dallas and Austin this summer following abrupt closures earlier this year.