Summer spending at bars & restaurants soars as Americans overlook inflation, recession fears
Sales at restaurants and bars surged from May through July compared to last year, with the recent spending trend occurring during a time of slowing menu price growth.
Sales at restaurants and bars surged from May through July compared to last year, with the recent spending trend occurring during a time of slowing menu price growth.
More Americans turning to side hustles to supplement income
Mitchell Creasey, The President's Coach, talks about why more Americans are honing in on side hustles to help supplement their income.
Mitchell Creasey, The President's Coach, talks about why more Americans are honing in on side hustles to help supplement their income.
Massive effort in Illinois to increase number of women working in trades
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su announced a federal grant that supports Illinois women in trades.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su announced a federal grant that supports Illinois women in trades.
Fox Valley Mall in Aurora welcomes 8 new stores
Fox Valley Mall is expanding its offerings with the introduction of eight new stores.
Fox Valley Mall is expanding its offerings with the introduction of eight new stores.
Fox Valley Mall welcomes 8 new stores
Fox Valley Mall is expanding its offerings with the introduction of eight new stores.
Fox Valley Mall is expanding its offerings with the introduction of eight new stores.
Tips for moms looking to invest from home
Kiana Danial, CEO of Invest Diva, lays out some tips for stay-at-home moms looking to venture into the stock market.
Kiana Danial, CEO of Invest Diva, lays out some tips for stay-at-home moms looking to venture into the stock market.
Here's how much workers are demanding to start a new job
The lowest wage that American workers are willing to take in order to accept a new job has hit a record high this year, survey results show.
The lowest wage that American workers are willing to take in order to accept a new job has hit a record high this year, survey results show.
Back-to-school financial tips for college freshmen
Dr. Ann Kaplan, finance expert and founder of iFinance, dishes out helpful tips for incoming freshman in regards to managing their finances.
Dr. Ann Kaplan, finance expert and founder of iFinance, dishes out helpful tips for incoming freshman in regards to managing their finances.
Gas prices fire up as summer draws to a close: AAA
The national average price for a gallon of gas increased this week despite a decrease in oil prices, AAA reported. But severe weather could have a major impact on gas prices in the weeks to come.
The national average price for a gallon of gas increased this week despite a decrease in oil prices, AAA reported. But severe weather could have a major impact on gas prices in the weeks to come.
Trader Joe's execs shoot down possibility of self-checkout
Trader Joe's leadership rejected the idea of the grocery chain implementing self-checkout this week, saying it was "false."
Trader Joe's leadership rejected the idea of the grocery chain implementing self-checkout this week, saying it was "false."
Auburn Gresham Save A Lot opening delayed: report
The grocery store that was scheduled to open this summer and fill Auburn Gresham's food desert won't meet its deadline, according to a report.
The grocery store that was scheduled to open this summer and fill Auburn Gresham's food desert won't meet its deadline, according to a report.
Why more remote workers are taking 'hush trips'
Jason Wachtel, managing partner of JW Michaels & Co., explains the phenomenon behind "hush trips" and how employees are stretching the definition of what it means to work remotely.
Jason Wachtel, managing partner of JW Michaels & Co., explains the phenomenon behind "hush trips" and how employees are stretching the definition of what it means to work remotely.
Walgreens worker assaulted after intervening in a shoplifting situation, police say
Police in Missouri are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects after a video emerged purportedly showing one of them striking a Walgreens employee outside of a store.
Police in Missouri are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects after a video emerged purportedly showing one of them striking a Walgreens employee outside of a store.
'Flash mob' of 20+ people loots Los Angeles Nordstrom
It happened around 4 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A group of 20–50 people ran into the store grabbing merchandise off the shelves.
It happened around 4 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A group of 20–50 people ran into the store grabbing merchandise off the shelves.
Things to consider before you buy an electric car
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato breaks down helpful advice for those looking to purchase their first electric vehicle.
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato breaks down helpful advice for those looking to purchase their first electric vehicle.
Appliance crackdown leading to consumer complaints
Customers aren't happy with efficiency standards for household appliances.
Customers aren't happy with efficiency standards for household appliances.
Campbell Soup buys Rao's sauce maker for $2.7B
Campbell is adding to its grocery store repertoire by acquiring the parent company of Rao's pasta sauce, Sovos Brands.
Campbell is adding to its grocery store repertoire by acquiring the parent company of Rao's pasta sauce, Sovos Brands.
Tyson Foods closing 4 chicken processing plants to cut costs
Tyson Foods Inc. is closing four chicken processing plants as it looks to lower costs.
Tyson Foods Inc. is closing four chicken processing plants as it looks to lower costs.
Extreme heat impacting gas prices
A heatwave has been sweeping the nation and it's impacting more than just air conditioning bills.
A heatwave has been sweeping the nation and it's impacting more than just air conditioning bills.
Chicago weed shops capitalizing off Lollapalooza
Local cannabis companies are taking advantage of Lollapalooza with a lot of sales.
Local cannabis companies are taking advantage of Lollapalooza with a lot of sales.