Driver says he got a ticket for using McDonald's app in drive-thru
Officers dispute the driver's account and say he was using his phone before he pulled into the restaurant.
Officers dispute the driver's account and say he was using his phone before he pulled into the restaurant.
How common are food allergies and what challenges do families face?
Did you know that food allergies impact about 8% of all children? This is Food Allergy Awareness Week -- meant to shine the spotlight on the challenges those families face.
Did you know that food allergies impact about 8% of all children? This is Food Allergy Awareness Week -- meant to shine the spotlight on the challenges those families face.
Chicago BBB exposes prom dress scam: Prom-goers left paying double
Some prom-goers are being forced to pay double for a dress — all because they were scammed.
Some prom-goers are being forced to pay double for a dress — all because they were scammed.
Chicago BBB exposes prom dress scam
The way teens do proms can be expensive nowadays between the promposal, send-off and the outfits. And now, some prom-goers are being forced to pay double for a dress?all because they were scammed.
The way teens do proms can be expensive nowadays between the promposal, send-off and the outfits. And now, some prom-goers are being forced to pay double for a dress?all because they were scammed.
McDonald's $5 meal deal: More details reported in plan to lure customers
McDonald’s is launching a new $5 meal deal promo to help lure in price-conscious customers. Here’s when it will start, according to reports citing internal emails.
McDonald’s is launching a new $5 meal deal promo to help lure in price-conscious customers. Here’s when it will start, according to reports citing internal emails.
House down payments: Highest and lowest averages by city
The average down payment when buying a home in the U.S. is about $56,000 which is 24% more than a year ago.
The average down payment when buying a home in the U.S. is about $56,000 which is 24% more than a year ago.
Summer job hunting proving tricky for teens
Greg Murset, CEO of BusyKid, talks about the modern plight of teens looking to secure jobs this summer in a tough market.
Greg Murset, CEO of BusyKid, talks about the modern plight of teens looking to secure jobs this summer in a tough market.
Housing prices in these states will become 'more affordable,’ Redfin CEO says
The Fed’s handling of rate cuts will play a key role in 2024 housing affordability, but according to one expert, certain U.S. states are already seeing "good" signs.
The Fed’s handling of rate cuts will play a key role in 2024 housing affordability, but according to one expert, certain U.S. states are already seeing "good" signs.
Biden raises tariffs on EVs, some medical equipment and other goods from China
President Biden took aim at China by significantly increasing tariffs on some Chinese exports
President Biden took aim at China by significantly increasing tariffs on some Chinese exports
Education department announces highest federal student loan interest rate in over a decade
How will the interest rates affect new students? We talk to a local expert.
How will the interest rates affect new students? We talk to a local expert.
Consumers buying more chicken as inflation continues
With the surge in meat costs related to inflation, shoppers are going to cheaper alternatives like chicken at their local grocery stores.
With the surge in meat costs related to inflation, shoppers are going to cheaper alternatives like chicken at their local grocery stores.
US home prices have surged 47% since the start of 2020
Home prices are rising at faster pace than the 1990s and 2010s.
Home prices are rising at faster pace than the 1990s and 2010s.
Cream cheese recalled at major retailers for possible salmonella contamination
Recalled cream cheese products were sold at major retailers like Aldi, Hy-Vee, Schnucks, and Hornbacher's in several U.S. states.
Recalled cream cheese products were sold at major retailers like Aldi, Hy-Vee, Schnucks, and Hornbacher's in several U.S. states.
Best and worst cities to start a career revealed
According to the data by WalletHub, recent grads may not want to start their career in New York City.
According to the data by WalletHub, recent grads may not want to start their career in New York City.
Airlines file lawsuit over Biden's 'hidden junk fees' crackdown
U.S. airlines, including American, Delta, and United, have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to overturn a new rule requiring upfront fee transparency, arguing it overreaches authority and confuses consumers, while the Transportation Department vows to defend against what it calls "hidden junk fees."
U.S. airlines, including American, Delta, and United, have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to overturn a new rule requiring upfront fee transparency, arguing it overreaches authority and confuses consumers, while the Transportation Department vows to defend against what it calls "hidden junk fees."
Newbeauty reveals 14th Annual Beauty Awards winners
Looking for the best products for your skin, hair and more? Newbeauty just announced their annual award winners. Senior Editor-at-Large Sarah Eggenberger joins Good Day Chicago with some of the top products.
Looking for the best products for your skin, hair and more? Newbeauty just announced their annual award winners. Senior Editor-at-Large Sarah Eggenberger joins Good Day Chicago with some of the top products.
Citizens Utility Board celebrates 40 years of standing up for consumers
The Citizens Utility Board is celebrating 40 years of advocating for the average consumer in our community. To mark the occasion, they've released a new warning about the worst threats to Illinois utility bills this year.
The Citizens Utility Board is celebrating 40 years of advocating for the average consumer in our community. To mark the occasion, they've released a new warning about the worst threats to Illinois utility bills this year.
What is ‘ghost debt’? Buy now, pay later plans more popular than ever
A new form of debt looping a lot of Americans is being referred to as “ghost debt” or “phantom debt” – stemming from the popular buy now, pay later apps.
A new form of debt looping a lot of Americans is being referred to as “ghost debt” or “phantom debt” – stemming from the popular buy now, pay later apps.
US regulators investigate credit card rewards 'bait and switch' schemes
U.S. authorities have already taken action against American Express and Bank of America in a "bait and switch" credit card rewards investigation.
U.S. authorities have already taken action against American Express and Bank of America in a "bait and switch" credit card rewards investigation.
Four-day workweek would boost productivity, 81% of younger workers say
A majority of young professionals polled in a survey believe working a non-traditional work schedule could be more effective for them to get their work done.
A majority of young professionals polled in a survey believe working a non-traditional work schedule could be more effective for them to get their work done.