Amazon to cut 30,000 jobs, Lululemon signs NFL deal, Airbnb cracks down on Halloween parties | Business news
Amazon cuts thousands of jobs due to over hiring during the pandemic. Lululemon teams up with the NFL in their first apparel collaboration, and Airbnb enforcing a no-party policy in time for Halloween. | FOX 32's Good Day Chicago starts your morning off with the latest breaking news from across the area.
SNAP benefits to lapse putting strain on Chicago area food pantries
A hunger crisis is looming as the federal government will stop funding the SNAP program, putting strain on local food pantries.
Food banks in Chicago bracing for spike in demand
The government shutdown is directly impacting employees, and now Chicago area families are losing SNAP benefits.
Government shutdown travel tips: What to know before you fly
With the government shutdown creating uncertainty for travelers, "ChicagoLIVE" talks with Chicago-based travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore about how to plan ahead. From booking direct flights to choosing early morning departures, Tornatore shares smart strategies to minimize delays, avoid cancellations, and keep your holiday travel smooth — even if the shutdown continues.
SNAP cuts could hit 2 million Illinois residents — how one Chicago grocery store is stepping up
With SNAP benefit cuts looming, more than 2 million Illinois residents could soon face food insecurity. "ChicagoLIVE" highlights how Living Fresh Market, Cook County’s only Black-owned full-scale grocery store, is responding by distributing free produce and supporting families in need.
Food banks bracing for spike in demand
Food pantries across the city are bracing for a surge in need when SNAP benefits freeze on Nov. 1.
Ford recalls 1.4M vehicles over rearview camera issue
Ford is recalling more than 1.4 million vehicles due to issues with the rearview cameras.
Molson Coors cutting hundreds of jobs as part of restructuring plan
Molson Coors Beverage Company is eliminating hundreds of jobs by the end of year as it undergoes a restructuring. (Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
DoorDash offers free services for SNAP recipients amid government shutdown
DoorDash is offering SNAP recipients free delivery and waived service fees just as federal assistance is scheduled to run dry.
Dressers sold on Amazon recalled due to tip-over, serious injury risk
Owners of the dressers are urged to get rid of them immediately to be eligible for a refund.
Walmart unveils its Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals with three shopping events
Shoppers won’t have to wait until Black Friday for deals at Walmart as the retail giant is kicking off its holiday shopping deals on Nov. 14.
5 million pounds of chicken recalled, ads coming to Apple Maps, Amazon rolls out new AI feature | Consumer news
Hormel is recalling more than 5 million pounds of frozen chicken products over contamination concerns, Apple Maps prepares to roll out ads, an Amazon launches a new "Help Me Decide" tool to guide shoppers. | FOX 32's Good Day Chicago starts your morning off with the latest breaking news from across the area.
No SNAP benefits to be issued in November, USDA confirms
The U.S. Department of Agriculture posted on its website, "The well has run dry."
Forest Park grocer hosts shopping spree to support community as SNAP cuts loom
With threats to end food assistance programs, one Forest Park supermarket gave away carts full of food, and urged the public to shop locally.
Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the government shutdown drags on.
Hormel recalls nearly 4.9 million pounds of frozen chicken
Hormel Foods is recalling nearly 4.9 million pounds of frozen ready-to-eat chicken after customers reported finding metal fragments in the products.
More than 2M pounds of pork jerky recalled over metal contamination risk
More than 2.2 million pounds of Korean barbecue pork jerky is being recalled for possible metal contamination.
Chipotle bringing back 'Boorito' deal with $6 entrées – here's how to get yours
Chipotle’s "Boorito" is back for Halloween. Here’s how to get the deal.
Illinois gas prices climb amid global tensions and refinery fire
GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan says prices are rising again after a brief dip — driven by uncertainty over Russia, a refinery fire in Indiana, and other market factors that could keep pressure on your wallet at the pump.
Neutrogena makeup remover towelettes recalled after testing positive for bacteria
Cosmetics and skin care manufacturer Neutrogena has issued a recall for makeup wipes after discovering they may be contaminated with a bacterium that can cause infections in people.