Holiday inflation hitting consumers hard this season
Inflation held nearly steady in November, as drops in gas prices and long-lasting goods mostly offset still hot increases for service.
Inflation held nearly steady in November, as drops in gas prices and long-lasting goods mostly offset still hot increases for service.
Starbucks giving out free hot chocolate this month – here's how to get your cup
The coffee giant is warming up customers throughout the month of December with a free hot chocolate.
The coffee giant is warming up customers throughout the month of December with a free hot chocolate.
‘Bridge to Construction’ apprenticeship program aims to build careers for Chicago residents
Plumbers, electricians and bricklayers are all good union jobs in Chicago, but they're hard to get. Now, a new program hopes to make a difference.
Plumbers, electricians and bricklayers are all good union jobs in Chicago, but they're hard to get. Now, a new program hopes to make a difference.
?Bridge to Construction? apprenticeship program aims to build careers for Chicago residents
Plumbers, electricians and bricklayers are all good union jobs in Chicago, but they're hard to get. Now, a new program hopes to make a difference.
Plumbers, electricians and bricklayers are all good union jobs in Chicago, but they're hard to get. Now, a new program hopes to make a difference.
Chicago Park District launches early lifeguard recruitment drive amid staffing concerns
The Chicago Park District is proactively addressing potential staffing shortages for the upcoming beach and pool season by launching an early recruitment drive for lifeguards.
The Chicago Park District is proactively addressing potential staffing shortages for the upcoming beach and pool season by launching an early recruitment drive for lifeguards.
Chicago coalition calls for increased investment in protections for low-income residents
A local coalition is calling on city, state, and federal leaders to invest more in homeowner protections.
A local coalition is calling on city, state, and federal leaders to invest more in homeowner protections.
Chicago coalition calls for increased investment in protections for low-income residents
A local coalition is calling on city, state, and federal leaders to invest more in homeowner protections.
A local coalition is calling on city, state, and federal leaders to invest more in homeowner protections.
Amazon testing grocery subscription service in these cities
Amazon is piloting a grocery delivery subscription service that would give Prime members in select cities unlimited grocery deliveries for $9.99 a month.
Amazon is piloting a grocery delivery subscription service that would give Prime members in select cities unlimited grocery deliveries for $9.99 a month.
SmileDirectClub shuts down 'effective immediately,' leaving customers in limbo
SmileDirectClub announced the closure on its website after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September.
SmileDirectClub announced the closure on its website after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September.
Environmental concerns rise as vape disposal harms freshwater ecosystems
There is growing concern among environmentalists about the disposal of a popular product: vapes. Experts say they're being discarded in high numbers and harming freshwater ecosystems.
There is growing concern among environmentalists about the disposal of a popular product: vapes. Experts say they're being discarded in high numbers and harming freshwater ecosystems.
What is Pantone's 2024 color of the year?
Pantone said the color represents nurturing empathy and compassion in a “time of turmoil in many aspects of our lives.”
Pantone said the color represents nurturing empathy and compassion in a “time of turmoil in many aspects of our lives.”
The hottest toys that every '80s and '90s kid wished for – and parents fought for
From Atari to Cabbage Patch Kids to Tickle Me Elmo, here's what you always wanted – and maybe even had – if you were growing up in the 1980s and 1990s. Did your favorite make the list?
From Atari to Cabbage Patch Kids to Tickle Me Elmo, here's what you always wanted – and maybe even had – if you were growing up in the 1980s and 1990s. Did your favorite make the list?
How much do stamps cost now? Here’s what you will spend to send out holiday cards amid inflation
Still need to send out your holiday cards? It will cost you more this year.
Still need to send out your holiday cards? It will cost you more this year.
QR codes could lead to identity theft, FTC warns
According to the Federal Trade Commission, scammers are hiding harmful links in QR codes to steal your information. Here’s what to know.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, scammers are hiding harmful links in QR codes to steal your information. Here’s what to know.
What's open and closed on Christmas Day 2023
If you forgot a food item or batteries on Christmas Day, there are several stores that plan to remain open, many with adjusted holiday hours.
If you forgot a food item or batteries on Christmas Day, there are several stores that plan to remain open, many with adjusted holiday hours.
3rd US death reported in salmonella outbreak linked to tainted cantaloupe
The salmonella outbreak tied to cantaloupe has also killed five people in Canada, according to health officials. Here’s what you need to know about the expanded fruit recall.
The salmonella outbreak tied to cantaloupe has also killed five people in Canada, according to health officials. Here’s what you need to know about the expanded fruit recall.
'Home Alone' fans shocked by almost 250% increase in grocery prices since iconic shopping trip
Kevin McCallister's grocery list in the classic film "Home Alone" has gone from $19.83 in 1990 to $72.28 in 2023.
Kevin McCallister's grocery list in the classic film "Home Alone" has gone from $19.83 in 1990 to $72.28 in 2023.
What is the 'card draining' scam? Police warn holiday shoppers purchasing gift cards
Shoppers buying gifts cards for friends and family this holiday season are being urged to carefully examine the cards to avoid a new scam.
Shoppers buying gifts cards for friends and family this holiday season are being urged to carefully examine the cards to avoid a new scam.
Community solar project coming to Chicago Heights
ComEd and a Chicago-based renewable energy company are partnering to bring a solar farm to Chicago Heights. This will be one of the first community solar projects in Cook County.
ComEd and a Chicago-based renewable energy company are partnering to bring a solar farm to Chicago Heights. This will be one of the first community solar projects in Cook County.
How to winterize your car ahead of cooler weather
Fox 32's Anita Padilla met with an expert from AAA to find out all you need to know about winterizing your car before harsher weather hits Chicago.
Fox 32's Anita Padilla met with an expert from AAA to find out all you need to know about winterizing your car before harsher weather hits Chicago.