US companies increasingly eliminate college degrees as requirement amid 'out-of-control' school costs
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.
Inflation to bump Social Security pay in 2024
Inflation may be cooling, but not ending and that means monthly Social Security payments will get a bump in the new year.
Inflation may be cooling, but not ending and that means monthly Social Security payments will get a bump in the new year.
UAW expands strike, hitting Ford's largest factory
The UAW and the Detroit big three returned to the bargaining table Thursday, but not before the union made a surprise move. They took aim at Ford's number one plant in its latest strike expansion.
The UAW and the Detroit big three returned to the bargaining table Thursday, but not before the union made a surprise move. They took aim at Ford's number one plant in its latest strike expansion.
Chipotle plans to raise menu prices again
Chipotle is raising its prices for the fourth time in the last two years.
Chipotle is raising its prices for the fourth time in the last two years.
UAW's surprise strike at Ford's Kentucky Truck plant to impact over 100,000 people, rankle supply chain
Ford executives said they were surprised by the move by the UAW and said the aftershocks from the move would be far-reaching, hitting more than 100,000 people and crippling the supply chain.
Ford executives said they were surprised by the move by the UAW and said the aftershocks from the move would be far-reaching, hitting more than 100,000 people and crippling the supply chain.
Powerball jackpot soars to $1.73B for Wednesday?s drawing
After 35 straight drawings without a big winner, Powerball players will have a shot Wednesday at a near-record jackpot worth an estimated $1.73 billion.
After 35 straight drawings without a big winner, Powerball players will have a shot Wednesday at a near-record jackpot worth an estimated $1.73 billion.
Walmart to close stores on Thanksgiving for fourth consecutive year
Walmart hinted in 2022 that closing on Thanksgiving would be the norm.
Walmart hinted in 2022 that closing on Thanksgiving would be the norm.
Northwestern Medicine employees to host pop-up to support Hispanic artisans
Latinx employees at Northwestern Medicine are coming together to support small business owners during Hispanic Heritage Month. The Latinx chapter of the Northwestern Medicine Champion Network are hosting a pop-up market Saturday, where Hispanic artisans from throughout Chicago will sell their products in West Humboldt Park.
Latinx employees at Northwestern Medicine are coming together to support small business owners during Hispanic Heritage Month. The Latinx chapter of the Northwestern Medicine Champion Network are hosting a pop-up market Saturday, where Hispanic artisans from throughout Chicago will sell their products in West Humboldt Park.
MGM Resorts estimates $100M loss from cyberattack that led to data breach
MGM Resorts said no customer bank account numbers or payment card information was compromised in the incident, but hackers stole other personal information.
MGM Resorts said no customer bank account numbers or payment card information was compromised in the incident, but hackers stole other personal information.
UAW president, Johnson rally with striking Ford workers in Chicago
President of the United Auto Workers (UAW) Shawn Fain was in Chicago Saturday to rally with workers on strike at the Ford plant on the city's South Side.
President of the United Auto Workers (UAW) Shawn Fain was in Chicago Saturday to rally with workers on strike at the Ford plant on the city's South Side.
'It's no accident. It's Bidenomics': Surprising jobs report
A new jobs report shows that more than 300,000 jobs were added in the month of September.
A new jobs report shows that more than 300,000 jobs were added in the month of September.
Walmart executive says weight loss drug impacting food sales
A Walmart executive says shoppers are putting less food in their shopping carts due to weight-loss drugs and some restaurant owners say they are seeing similar trends.
A Walmart executive says shoppers are putting less food in their shopping carts due to weight-loss drugs and some restaurant owners say they are seeing similar trends.
Crocs releasing new classic cowboy boots to celebrate ‘Croctober’
The new boots hit store shelves for a limited time starting October 23.
The new boots hit store shelves for a limited time starting October 23.
Macy's opening dozens of new small-format stores after testing concept in Chicago
Macy's is opening dozens of new stores, but something will be different.
Macy's is opening dozens of new stores, but something will be different.
Macy's opening dozens of new small-format stores
Macy's is opening dozens of new stores, but they won't be the huge department stores you've seen in the past.
Macy's is opening dozens of new stores, but they won't be the huge department stores you've seen in the past.
UAW strike: Ford makes contract offer, announces layoffs
A new batch of layoffs as the United Auto Workers strike drags on, and the picket line continues outside Chicago?s Ford assembly line.
A new batch of layoffs as the United Auto Workers strike drags on, and the picket line continues outside Chicago?s Ford assembly line.
Which fast food chains have the best drive-thrus? New study reveals surprising answers
The next time you're hungry and are on the go, you may want to choose wisely.
The next time you're hungry and are on the go, you may want to choose wisely.
Toys R Us plans ambitious retail expansion: A return to air, land, and sea markets
Toys R Us, once thought to be a retail relic of the past, is set for a remarkable resurgence in the United States.
Toys R Us, once thought to be a retail relic of the past, is set for a remarkable resurgence in the United States.
Chicago joins UAW strike, workers speak out
Still no deal between the UAW and two of the big automakers.
Still no deal between the UAW and two of the big automakers.
Student loan repayment: Strategies for graduates facing the financial clock
The clock has run out - for now - and it?s time for millions of college graduates to pay up. Their first student loan payment in about three years is due Oct. 1. That?s because the government no longer has them on hold due to the pandemic.
The clock has run out - for now - and it?s time for millions of college graduates to pay up. Their first student loan payment in about three years is due Oct. 1. That?s because the government no longer has them on hold due to the pandemic.