Controversy erupts in Highland Park over city's attempted 'poverty simulation'
Community members in Highland Park are sharing mixed reactions over a controversial – and now-canceled – event meant to simulate what it’s like to live in poverty.
Community members in Highland Park are sharing mixed reactions over a controversial – and now-canceled – event meant to simulate what it’s like to live in poverty.
JM Smucker to acquire Hostess in $5.6B deal
Hostess, the maker of snack classics like Twinkies and HoHos, is being sold to J.M. Smucker in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $5.6 billion.
Hostess, the maker of snack classics like Twinkies and HoHos, is being sold to J.M. Smucker in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $5.6 billion.
Student loan payments resume for first time since pandemic
Personal finance expert Rachel Cruze breaks down what you need to know as student loan payments resume.
Personal finance expert Rachel Cruze breaks down what you need to know as student loan payments resume.
Apple to move from lightning charger to USB-C format for iPhones
Apple will reportedly soon change how its next models of iPhones charge.
Apple will reportedly soon change how its next models of iPhones charge.
New $2B electric vehicle battery factory coming to Manteno
Alongside J.B. Pritzker, Chinese manufacturer Gotion announced Friday it will be building a new $2 billion electric vehicle battery gigafactory in south suburban Manteno.
Alongside J.B. Pritzker, Chinese manufacturer Gotion announced Friday it will be building a new $2 billion electric vehicle battery gigafactory in south suburban Manteno.
Here's where Kroger and Albertsons are selling stores ahead of their merger
Kroger and Albertsons will sell more than 400 stores and other assets for about $1.9 billion, seeking to clear a path for a merger with antitrust regulators reviewing a deal that would unify two of the nation's largest grocery chains.
Kroger and Albertsons will sell more than 400 stores and other assets for about $1.9 billion, seeking to clear a path for a merger with antitrust regulators reviewing a deal that would unify two of the nation's largest grocery chains.
How to save money on back-to-school shopping
Discount and dollar stores are a must-have for parents looking to save money during their back-to-school shopping.
Discount and dollar stores are a must-have for parents looking to save money during their back-to-school shopping.
Bill Gates' foundation trust bets big on Bud Light comeback
The Microsoft co-founder's foundation trust bought nearly $100 million in battered Anheuser-Busch stock.
The Microsoft co-founder's foundation trust bought nearly $100 million in battered Anheuser-Busch stock.
Here is how you can avoid a tax refund shock next year
Next year’s tax refund shouldn’t be a shock to Americans if they take stock of their income taxes mid-year, according to Jackson Hewitt.
Next year’s tax refund shouldn’t be a shock to Americans if they take stock of their income taxes mid-year, according to Jackson Hewitt.
Tyson Foods to test driverless trucks, transforming meat transportation
Tyson Foods, Inc. is entering the realm of self-driving vehicles through a partnership with Gatik AI, Inc. The meat processing and marketing giant plans to deploy autonomous refrigerated box trucks on predetermined short-haul routes in northwest Arkansas.
Tyson Foods, Inc. is entering the realm of self-driving vehicles through a partnership with Gatik AI, Inc. The meat processing and marketing giant plans to deploy autonomous refrigerated box trucks on predetermined short-haul routes in northwest Arkansas.
These are the most affordable states to buy a home
A new report reveals the top most affordable states in the U.S. But some states on the East Coast have particularly high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.
A new report reveals the top most affordable states in the U.S. But some states on the East Coast have particularly high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.
Loud demonstration outside Kinzie Hotel in support of 12 workers locked out of their jobs
There was a loud demonstration outside the Kinzie Hotel in River North, in support of 12 workers who were locked out of their jobs after they participated in an informational picket.
There was a loud demonstration outside the Kinzie Hotel in River North, in support of 12 workers who were locked out of their jobs after they participated in an informational picket.
Fidelity reveals how much money you need to retire for the lifestyle 'you're hoping for'
Fidelity gives guidance to 'encourage people to save for retirement.'
Fidelity gives guidance to 'encourage people to save for retirement.'
Interest resumes on federal student loan debt
Friday is a day many student loan borrowers have not been looking forward to. Interest is once again accumulating on federal student loans, with payments starting up in October. Sam Kraemer has expert advice on how to avoid falling behind.
Friday is a day many student loan borrowers have not been looking forward to. Interest is once again accumulating on federal student loans, with payments starting up in October. Sam Kraemer has expert advice on how to avoid falling behind.
US employers added 187K jobs in August, sign of still-resilient labor market
America?s employers added 187,000 jobs in August, evidence of a slowing but still-resilient labor market despite the high interest rates the Federal Reserve has imposed.
America?s employers added 187,000 jobs in August, evidence of a slowing but still-resilient labor market despite the high interest rates the Federal Reserve has imposed.
ESPN, ABC, Disney-owned channels go dark for Charter Spectrum cable subscribers amid dispute
Channels owned by the Walt Disney Co. such as ESPN, Disney Channel and others went dark Thursday afternoon for those who own Charter Spectrum cable.
Channels owned by the Walt Disney Co. such as ESPN, Disney Channel and others went dark Thursday afternoon for those who own Charter Spectrum cable.
Student loan interest rates resume for first time in 3 years
After being paused for the past three years due to the pandemic, student loan interest rates will return starting this Friday.
After being paused for the past three years due to the pandemic, student loan interest rates will return starting this Friday.
Burger King cannot ignore customers' beef with size of Whoppers, court rules
A class-action lawsuit alleges that Burger King advertises its Whoppers to be larger than they actually are.
A class-action lawsuit alleges that Burger King advertises its Whoppers to be larger than they actually are.
Amazon CEO on staff resisting return to the office: 'Probably won't work out' for them
Andy Jassy set the online retail giant's return-to-office policy in May.
Andy Jassy set the online retail giant's return-to-office policy in May.
Bud Light sales fall further, Modelo extends lead as best-selling US beer
Modelo Especial and Bud Light continue to trend in opposite directions.
Modelo Especial and Bud Light continue to trend in opposite directions.