Kraft Heinz facility coming to DeKalb

A global foods powerhouse is putting down roots in northern Illinois.

Stretch of Clark Street closed as restaurants expand outdoor dining
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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
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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'
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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.

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 governor announces record-breaking hotel revenues
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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.

The Birth of Dude Wipes: Chicago roommates turn conversation into million-dollar idea
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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
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Philip Shaw, Goldstone Financial Group Advisor, talks about the pitfalls and benefits of using artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT for financial guidance.

Walgreens cuts 400 jobs, closes distribution center in Edwardsville
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Walgreens Boots Alliance said Wednesday it will lay off almost 400 employees at an e-commerce shipping center in Edwardsville, Illinois.

Walgreens cuts 400 jobs, closes distribution center in Edwardsville

Walgreens Boots Alliance said Wednesday it will lay off almost 400 employees at an e-commerce shipping center in Edwardsville, Illinois.

How to help your kids with their first summer paychecks
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Gregg Murset, CEO of BusyKid, talks about how parents can usher their children into financial literacy this summer.

Retirees take on side hustles during inflation
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There are more people coming out of retirement and taking on side hustles to cover expenses because of high inflation.

Walgreens expects to close 150 US stores, CFO says

The store closings are expected to happen by 2024 in a cost-saving effort by the company.

Recession expected by end of 2023: Fannie Mae

A recession is likely in 2023, Fannie Mae forecasted. And the Fed may continue to raise interest rates after its June pause, despite projections that inflation will continue to cool.