Tips for making the most out of Amazon Prime Day
Dan Ackerman, senior managing editor at CNET, talks about how Prime Day works and how you can capitalize on its best deals.
US unemployment claims tick up to 412,000 from pandemic low
The Labor Department said jobless claims in the U.S. rose 37,000 from the week before to 412,000, an increase for the first time since April.
Exelon threatens to close 2 power plants after lawmakers fail to pass energy bill
After the General Assembly failed to pass his 900-page clean energy proposal, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said Wednesday he still hopes it will soon become law.
Exelon threatens to close 2 power plants after Illinois lawmakers fail to pass energy bill
On Wednesday, Governor JB Pritzker threw down a political marker after state lawmakers failed to approve a 900-page energy proposal that has electric utility giant Exelon renewing its threat to shut down two nuclear power plants in Illinois.
Toxic 'forever chemicals' detected in half of US makeup, study finds
More than half the makeup sold in the U.S. and Canada contains toxic “forever chemicals” associated with serious health conditions, a new study found.
Freshpet recalls dog food due to potential salmonella contamination
Freshpet is recalling some Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef & Egg Recipe Dog Food that may have been sold at some Publix and Target stores.
PHOTOS: Boxer Sugar Ray Leonard lists LA mansion for $46.5-million
Former professional boxer Sugar Ray Leonard is listing his seven-bedroom Pacific Palisades Los Angeles mansion for $46.5 million.
High lead levels found in 2 Happy Tot baby food products, lawsuit alleges
A lawsuit filed against Nurture Inc. alleges that unhealthy levels of lead were found in two of their Happy Family Organics baby food products sold at Target and Whole Foods.
Pet food recall due to potential salmonella contamination
Freshpet Inc. is recalling a batch of beef-and-egg flavored food for small dogs because of potential salmonella contamination, according to reports.
Wish Upon A Dress launches charitable bridal shop, holding ultimate sample sale
A West Loop bridal shop is offering the ultimate sale, and it says it will be nothing like the wedding dress fight in Friends.
Wish Upon A Dress launches charitable bridal shop, holding ultimate sample sale
A West Loop bridal shop is offering the ultimate sale, and it says it will be nothing like the wedding dress fight in Friends.
Sleep apnea devices recalled over cancer risk concerns
Millions of sleep apnea machines are being recalled over cancer risk concerns.
Girl Scouts have millions of unsold cookies
The Girl Scouts have an unusual problem this year: 15 million boxes of unsold cookies.
Medicare scam claims to offer 'free' genetic test kit, BBB warns
A scam targeting those on Medicare offers a “free” genetic testing kit that screens for a predisposition to heart disease or cancer, the BBB warned.
Homebuyers left major cities behind in 2020, sought out more affordable markets
The top five metro areas where people fled from were Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco.
Shoppers say a trip to the grocery store these days can lead to serious sticker shock
"Even the vegetables. I'm paying, you know, $3 to buy a package of lettuce. It's kind of difficult," said Chris Rowlan of Pacheco.
Shortage of TSA workers as summer travel surges
A worrying report could spell trouble at airports across the country.
BBB warns Illinois residents of surging summer sweepstake and lottery scams
The Better Business Bureau is warning Illinois residents not to fall victim to surging lottery and sweepstake scams this summer.
US weekly unemployment claims fall to 376,000, sixth straight drop
The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.
Illinois electricity consumers, beware! Rate increase alert
Nine-hundred pages of energy legislation pending in the Illinois State Capitol also contains a rate increase for electricity consumers. The only question: just how big will it be?