The rise and fall of Black Friday
“There was always that guy, that person who would be there with his lawn chair in front of the Best Buy, you know, three days early, a week early, to get that super cheap big-screen TV."
“There was always that guy, that person who would be there with his lawn chair in front of the Best Buy, you know, three days early, a week early, to get that super cheap big-screen TV."
Shoppers flock to Woodfield Mall for Black Friday deals
Schaumburg's Woodfield Mall was open bright and early for shoppers looking for a good deal and jump start on their holiday shopping. Fox 32 Joanie Lum spoke with some Black Friday goers who weren't messing around.
Schaumburg's Woodfield Mall was open bright and early for shoppers looking for a good deal and jump start on their holiday shopping. Fox 32 Joanie Lum spoke with some Black Friday goers who weren't messing around.
A gift guide for garden lovers
Whether it's indoors or out, here are some gift ideas for the person with the green thumb in your life.
Whether it's indoors or out, here are some gift ideas for the person with the green thumb in your life.
A gift guide for movie lovers
What do you get for the film lover who has seen everything already? Here are some unique options at all price points.
What do you get for the film lover who has seen everything already? Here are some unique options at all price points.
A gift guide for music lovers
Here's a varied gift guide for the music lover in your life, from the obsessive record collector to the casual listener.
Here's a varied gift guide for the music lover in your life, from the obsessive record collector to the casual listener.
Black Friday shopping: JCPenney, Macy's lead with biggest discounts
JCPenney had the best average discounts for the fifth consecutive year, according to a study.
JCPenney had the best average discounts for the fifth consecutive year, according to a study.
Warnings about buying now, paying later this holiday season
Holiday spending is expected to hit a record high this year.
Holiday spending is expected to hit a record high this year.
More Americans are using 'buy now, pay later' payment plans for the holidays
Consumers are expected to use “buy now, pay later” payment plans heavily this holiday season, a forecast that bodes well for retailers but that has credit experts again sounding alarm bells.
Consumers are expected to use “buy now, pay later” payment plans heavily this holiday season, a forecast that bodes well for retailers but that has credit experts again sounding alarm bells.
Porch pirates: What you need to know this holiday season
A recent report said three out of four Americans had a package swiped in the past 12 months, equating to over 119 million stolen packages.
A recent report said three out of four Americans had a package swiped in the past 12 months, equating to over 119 million stolen packages.
Gift an experience this holiday season with TodayTix
TodayTix makes buying tickets for Broadway shows easier and more affordable. Senior Director of Merchandising Matt Chisling explains how the website and app works.
TodayTix makes buying tickets for Broadway shows easier and more affordable. Senior Director of Merchandising Matt Chisling explains how the website and app works.
Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art features gifts by local artists
We all know Black Friday and shopping local on Small Business Saturday, but did you know there's a Museum Store Sunday? Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art has gifts for everyone in your life and many are made by local artists.
We all know Black Friday and shopping local on Small Business Saturday, but did you know there's a Museum Store Sunday? Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art has gifts for everyone in your life and many are made by local artists.
Jury finds that largest US egg producers conspired to rig the market to drive up prices
A federal jury in Illinois has found that several major egg producers in the U.S. conspired to price-fix eggs between 2004 and 2008.
A federal jury in Illinois has found that several major egg producers in the U.S. conspired to price-fix eggs between 2004 and 2008.
More children keep getting sick by fruit pouches tainted with lead
U.S. health officials are reporting more cases of children sickened by fruit puree pouches that were recalled due to lead contamination.
U.S. health officials are reporting more cases of children sickened by fruit puree pouches that were recalled due to lead contamination.
What to do if your package gets stolen
Thousands of packages will be delivered during the holiday season, making them potential targets for thefts, but there are steps you can take if this happens.
Thousands of packages will be delivered during the holiday season, making them potential targets for thefts, but there are steps you can take if this happens.
Holiday spending expected to smash records
With Black Friday approaching fast, retailers are already seeing an increase in spending this holiday season. The National Retail Federation says 182 million people are expected to shop in person and online between Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday.
With Black Friday approaching fast, retailers are already seeing an increase in spending this holiday season. The National Retail Federation says 182 million people are expected to shop in person and online between Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday.
Small Business Saturday crucial for local retailers
Black Friday can be a fun tradition, but there is one holiday that's a little more meaningful for some.
Black Friday can be a fun tradition, but there is one holiday that's a little more meaningful for some.
Over 32,000 hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs recalled over potential fire risk
Automaker Stellantis has announced a recall of more than 32,000 of its hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs because they pose a potential fire risk.
Automaker Stellantis has announced a recall of more than 32,000 of its hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs because they pose a potential fire risk.
Black Friday is almost here. What to know about the sales event's history and evolution
While Black Friday may no longer look like the crowd-filled, in-person mayhem that it was just decades ago, the holiday sales event is still slated to attract millions of consumers.
While Black Friday may no longer look like the crowd-filled, in-person mayhem that it was just decades ago, the holiday sales event is still slated to attract millions of consumers.
Here's what stores will open and when on Black Friday
A number of stores closed on Thanksgiving will reopen early Friday as the holiday shopping season begins.
A number of stores closed on Thanksgiving will reopen early Friday as the holiday shopping season begins.
Children's cups recalled over lead violation just ahead of Thanksgiving, Christmas holidays
The LAOION Children’s Cup, an 8-oz. insulated, stainless steel cup that comes in lilac, green, salmon and blue with matching silicone straws, has been recalled by the company due to a federal lead content ban violation, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The LAOION Children’s Cup, an 8-oz. insulated, stainless steel cup that comes in lilac, green, salmon and blue with matching silicone straws, has been recalled by the company due to a federal lead content ban violation, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).