UPS strike avoided after agreement reached with Teamsters
The Teamsters called the tentative agreement “historic" and “overwhelmingly lucrative." It includes, among other benefits, higher wages and air conditioning in delivery trucks.
The Teamsters called the tentative agreement “historic" and “overwhelmingly lucrative." It includes, among other benefits, higher wages and air conditioning in delivery trucks.
Ace back to school shopping with these money-saving browser tools
Believe it or not, the start of the new school year is just around the corner. In a special FOX 32 money saver report, we take a look at the A-B-C's of back to school shopping.
Believe it or not, the start of the new school year is just around the corner. In a special FOX 32 money saver report, we take a look at the A-B-C's of back to school shopping.
Mental health breaks should be a priority during the work day, say experts
It may seem a surprise, but even a 5-minute break at work can be beneficial. Here's how.
It may seem a surprise, but even a 5-minute break at work can be beneficial. Here's how.
Walmart offering half-price Walmart+ memberships for customers on government assistance
The Walmart+ Assist program offers steep discounts for customers on food stamps and other government aid.
The Walmart+ Assist program offers steep discounts for customers on food stamps and other government aid.
Push to phase out 'sub-minimum' wage divides Chicago restaurant workers, owners
A move to increase the minimum wage for workers who make tips in Chicago could be make or break for local restaurants.
A move to increase the minimum wage for workers who make tips in Chicago could be make or break for local restaurants.
Company gets creative, rents helicopters for employees to avoid traffic delays
When a 15-20 minute commute turned into hours for employees, an Oregon company had a "crazy" idea, and it's working.
When a 15-20 minute commute turned into hours for employees, an Oregon company had a "crazy" idea, and it's working.
Cook County small businesses can apply for new grant
Small businesses are getting a boost.
Small businesses are getting a boost.
Chicago City Council to weigh pros and cons of subminimum wage Monday
This week, the Chicago City Council will discuss the pros and cons of a subminimum wage. This is base wage between $8 to $10 an hour that’s complemented by on-the-job tips.
This week, the Chicago City Council will discuss the pros and cons of a subminimum wage. This is base wage between $8 to $10 an hour that’s complemented by on-the-job tips.
Kraft Heinz facility coming to DeKalb
A global foods powerhouse is putting down roots in northern Illinois.
A global foods powerhouse is putting down roots in northern Illinois.
Stretch of Clark Street closed as restaurants expand outdoor dining
A stretch of Clark Street in River North has closed and will remain shut down for several months as part of an effort to expand outdoor dining.
A stretch of Clark Street in River North has closed and will remain shut down for several months as part of an effort to expand outdoor dining.
Amazon Prime Day: Steals and deals to save the most money
It's that time of the year again! Amazon is showing off its incredible Prime Day deals Tuesday and Wednesday only. If you're overwhelmed with all the opportunities to save or you just don't know what you need or want, money-saving expert Andrea Woroch is here to guide us through Prime Day.
It's that time of the year again! Amazon is showing off its incredible Prime Day deals Tuesday and Wednesday only. If you're overwhelmed with all the opportunities to save or you just don't know what you need or want, money-saving expert Andrea Woroch is here to guide us through Prime Day.
Staying financially secure during 'divorce season'
A new study shows that divorces during summer are on the rise. Tracy Coenen, author of "Find Me the Money," shared advice on what to do financially during the middle of a divorce.
A new study shows that divorces during summer are on the rise. Tracy Coenen, author of "Find Me the Money," shared advice on what to do financially during the middle of a divorce.
Biden announces new student loan forgiveness plan for borrowers making less than 125K
Under the Higher Education Act, the Biden administration is taking another shot at student loan forgiveness after SCOTUS struck down its plans.
Under the Higher Education Act, the Biden administration is taking another shot at student loan forgiveness after SCOTUS struck down its plans.
Illinois tourism soars as record hotel revenue signals post-pandemic recovery, officials say
Illinois has hit a tourism milestone. The slogan for Illinois is we are in the “middle of everything", and it appears the state is in the middle of a post-pandemic recovery on the tourism front.
Illinois has hit a tourism milestone. The slogan for Illinois is we are in the “middle of everything", and it appears the state is in the middle of a post-pandemic recovery on the tourism front.
Illinois governor announces record-breaking hotel revenues
Illinois has hit a tourism milestone. The slogan for Illinois is we are in the ?middle of everything?, and it appears the state is in the middle of a post-pandemic recovery on the tourism front.
Illinois has hit a tourism milestone. The slogan for Illinois is we are in the ?middle of everything?, and it appears the state is in the middle of a post-pandemic recovery on the tourism front.
Grayslake Post Office renamed for fallen Army Ranger from Wildwood
U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider dedicated a post office Monday for an Army Ranger killed in Afghanistan.
U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider dedicated a post office Monday for an Army Ranger killed in Afghanistan.
The Birth of Dude Wipes: Chicago roommates turn conversation into million-dollar idea
Sometimes, it just takes talking with friends to find a million-dollar idea. That's sort of what happened with four roommates in Wrigleyville, who went on to create Dude Wipes. Two of the four co-founders, Jeff Klimkowski and Ryan Meegan, discuss the inspiration behind the product.
Sometimes, it just takes talking with friends to find a million-dollar idea. That's sort of what happened with four roommates in Wrigleyville, who went on to create Dude Wipes. Two of the four co-founders, Jeff Klimkowski and Ryan Meegan, discuss the inspiration behind the product.
Benefits and risks of using ChatGPT for financial help
Philip Shaw, Goldstone Financial Group Advisor, talks about the pitfalls and benefits of using artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT for financial guidance.
Philip Shaw, Goldstone Financial Group Advisor, talks about the pitfalls and benefits of using artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT for financial guidance.
Google begins sending out payments in privacy lawsuit settlement
In the massive class-action lawsuit centered around privacy violations, Google has initiated payments starting Friday.
In the massive class-action lawsuit centered around privacy violations, Google has initiated payments starting Friday.
Downtown Chicago office vacancies reach new record high: report
A report from Crain's Chicago Business found troubling economic news for downtown Chicago.
A report from Crain's Chicago Business found troubling economic news for downtown Chicago.