Limit on hemp sales in Chicago one step closer to becoming law

A Chicago City Council committee voted to advance a ban on some hemp sales in the city during a meeting on Wednesday.

Costco files federal lawsuit challenging Trump's emergency tariff orders on imported goods

Costco is suing the federal government over President Trump's tariffs in hopes of recovering funds the retailer says it was improperly required to pay on imported goods.

Gen Z drives Black Friday shopping, survey says  | ChicagoLIVE
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A new survey shows Gen Z drives Black Friday shopping. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.

Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close some Foot Locker stores

Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close underperforming Foot Locker stores after its $2.4 billion acquisition to boost profitability and growth.

Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.

Campbell’s exec caught allegedly calling products ‘s--- for poor people’
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Accusations are making their rounds after a Campbell Soup Company executive allegedly made disparaging comments regarding the company’s customers and employees.

Cameo CEO discusses legal win in trademark fight with OpenAI | ChicagoLIVE
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Cameo CEO Steven Galanis joins us to break down the company's recent court victory after a judge sided with the Chicago-based platform in its trademark lawsuit against OpenAI. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.

Panera reveals turnaround strategy to reverse stagnant sales

Panera Bread is launching a multimillion-dollar initiative to overhaul its operations to boost traffic and reverse years of stagnant sales growth. 

US jobs report shows promise despite pessimistic outlook
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The newest jobs report is finally out and despite the delay, the U.S. added a lot more jobs than expected. It shows U.S. employers added 119,000 jobs, more than double what economists initially projected.

McDonald's Grinch Happy Meal: When, where to get it

McDonald’s is getting into the holiday spirit with a meal inspired by the mean one, himself: The Grinch.

Chicago restaurant helps families recover after immigration agents leave city
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Some Chicago neighborhoods say they finally feel a little safer now that federal immigration agents have left the city. In South Lawn, one restaurant has become a lifeline for families who were too afraid to leave their homes for food.