23andMe data breach: Hackers accessed data of 6.9 million users
Hackers were able to access profiles using usernames and passwords from other online platforms where customers reused their same passwords.
Hackers were able to access profiles using usernames and passwords from other online platforms where customers reused their same passwords.
Christmas tree prices climbing
Americans paying more for their real Christmas trees this year, with the average price going up ten percent nationwide.
Americans paying more for their real Christmas trees this year, with the average price going up ten percent nationwide.
Target is giving away $500 to 500 Target Circle members
Target has partnered with actress Hilary Duff to give away $500 to 500 Target Circle members this holiday season.
Target has partnered with actress Hilary Duff to give away $500 to 500 Target Circle members this holiday season.
Year-end money moves to lessen your tax bill this spring
Elizabeth Buffardi with the Illinois CPA Society joins Good Day Chicago this morning to show how you can make important year-end money moves that could gift you a smaller tax bill.
Elizabeth Buffardi with the Illinois CPA Society joins Good Day Chicago this morning to show how you can make important year-end money moves that could gift you a smaller tax bill.
These are the places in Illinois with the lowest cost of living, new study reveals
These are the 50 places with the lowest cost of living in Illinois, according to a new study.
These are the 50 places with the lowest cost of living in Illinois, according to a new study.
US Steel stuns Illinois town with plans for hundreds of firings
U.S. Steel issued layoff warnings to 1,000 employees of its Granite City, Illinois, mill this week, saying they expect to fire 60% of them due to indefinite idling of iron and steelmaking operations at the facility.
U.S. Steel issued layoff warnings to 1,000 employees of its Granite City, Illinois, mill this week, saying they expect to fire 60% of them due to indefinite idling of iron and steelmaking operations at the facility.
BMW SUVs recalled after Takata air bag inflator blows apart, injuring driver
The recall raises questions about the safety of about 30 million Takata inflators that are under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Most have not been recalled.
The recall raises questions about the safety of about 30 million Takata inflators that are under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Most have not been recalled.
Apple, Paramount reportedly eye streaming deal
The Wall Street Journal reported that the talks between Apple and Paramount were preliminary in nature.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the talks between Apple and Paramount were preliminary in nature.
Consumer watch dog says Peoples Gas is raking in record profits amid rate hike
Peoples Gas filed a motion for funding to be restored as employees face job loss and pipe replacements are needed for safety reasons. However, the Citizens Utility Board is asking how the company is raking in record profits, yet they don't have the resources to conduct necessary repairs and pay its workers.
Peoples Gas filed a motion for funding to be restored as employees face job loss and pipe replacements are needed for safety reasons. However, the Citizens Utility Board is asking how the company is raking in record profits, yet they don't have the resources to conduct necessary repairs and pay its workers.
Peoples Gas files motions to increase new rate hike
Peoples Gas filed an emergency motion Friday to state utility regulators asking them to restore millions of dollars in funding.
Peoples Gas filed an emergency motion Friday to state utility regulators asking them to restore millions of dollars in funding.
Peoples Gas seeks additional rate hike to pay for pipe replacement program
Peoples Gas filed an emergency motion Friday asking for funding to be restored to their pipe replacement program. The utility group says the funding is vital for safety and keeping workers employed.
Peoples Gas filed an emergency motion Friday asking for funding to be restored to their pipe replacement program. The utility group says the funding is vital for safety and keeping workers employed.
Every Starbucks drink is half off on Thursday – here’s how to get the deal
The Starbucks deal, which includes its new holiday beverages, is good only for a period of time on Thursday.
The Starbucks deal, which includes its new holiday beverages, is good only for a period of time on Thursday.
Heated blankets recalled over fire, burn hazards, CPSC says
There have been several reports of the heated blankets burning, melting or overheating.
There have been several reports of the heated blankets burning, melting or overheating.
Protein bars recalled after hairnets, shrink wrap found inside, FDA says
Certain whey protein bars have been recalled because they may contain “foreign material," including disposable hairnets, shrink wrap and parchment paper, according to a notice from the FDA.
Certain whey protein bars have been recalled because they may contain “foreign material," including disposable hairnets, shrink wrap and parchment paper, according to a notice from the FDA.
Deadly salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated pre-cut cantaloupe
U.S. health officials say consumers should not eat pre-cut cantaloupe if they don’t know the source.
U.S. health officials say consumers should not eat pre-cut cantaloupe if they don’t know the source.
'Evanston Made' holiday pop-up shop features hundreds of artisans
A unique holiday market opens its doors on Friday. What's different about it is that everything for sale was created within 10 miles of where they're holding it.
A unique holiday market opens its doors on Friday. What's different about it is that everything for sale was created within 10 miles of where they're holding it.
Housing down payments hit all-time high
If you?re in the market to buy a new home, you should be prepared to pay more up front these days. That?s because housing down payments reached a peak this fall.
If you?re in the market to buy a new home, you should be prepared to pay more up front these days. That?s because housing down payments reached a peak this fall.
Buying gifts online? BBB warns of new 'discreet shipping' fees scam
The season of buying online and having packages shipped to your home is in full swing. But scammers are also looking to get your money, the Better Business Bureau warned.
The season of buying online and having packages shipped to your home is in full swing. But scammers are also looking to get your money, the Better Business Bureau warned.
Affordable modular homes going up on Chicago's South Side
The first modular "Hope Home" was built on Wednesday in the Roseland neighborhood. It's the first installation in an ambitious affordable housing effort that could bring thousands of similar homes to the South Side in the coming years.
The first modular "Hope Home" was built on Wednesday in the Roseland neighborhood. It's the first installation in an ambitious affordable housing effort that could bring thousands of similar homes to the South Side in the coming years.
Roseland's revitalization: First modular home in 60 years signals affordable housing initiative
In a significant step toward affordable housing in the Roseland neighborhood, the first modular home in 60 years was erected on Wednesday.
In a significant step toward affordable housing in the Roseland neighborhood, the first modular home in 60 years was erected on Wednesday.