Record online discounts this holiday season expected to drive spending
Consumers could encounter deals of up to 35% on some types of products.
Consumers could encounter deals of up to 35% on some types of products.
Walmart executive says weight loss drug impacting food sales
A Walmart executive says shoppers are putting less food in their shopping carts due to weight-loss drugs and some restaurant owners say they are seeing similar trends.
A Walmart executive says shoppers are putting less food in their shopping carts due to weight-loss drugs and some restaurant owners say they are seeing similar trends.
Chicago City Council votes to end sub-minimum tipped wages
In a special Friday session, the Chicago City Council passed a measure ending sub-minimum wage for tipped workers over a five-year period.
In a special Friday session, the Chicago City Council passed a measure ending sub-minimum wage for tipped workers over a five-year period.
US economy adds 336,000 jobs in September, blowing past expectations
U.S. job growth unexpectedly accelerated in September, evidence the labor market remains resilient even as it confronts high interest rates and stubborn inflation.
U.S. job growth unexpectedly accelerated in September, evidence the labor market remains resilient even as it confronts high interest rates and stubborn inflation.
How to get noticed in the workplace in 2024
Companies are expected to cut costs a bit more in 2024. The average pay increase in 2023 was 4.7% while the average increase in 2024 is projected to be closer to 3.8%. Personal finance professor Dan Roccato shared some tips for standing out in the workplace.
Companies are expected to cut costs a bit more in 2024. The average pay increase in 2023 was 4.7% while the average increase in 2024 is projected to be closer to 3.8%. Personal finance professor Dan Roccato shared some tips for standing out in the workplace.
'Rolling' candies recalled after choking death of 7-year-old, reports of ball detaching
Rolling candy has been recalled months after a 7-year-old child choked to death, when the product's rolling ball detached from its holder.
Rolling candy has been recalled months after a 7-year-old child choked to death, when the product's rolling ball detached from its holder.
Airbnb guest stays at rental for 500+ days without paying, refuses to leave
Airbnb guest Elizabeth Hirschhorn rented a guesthouse for a long-term stay in 2021 but has since remained in the unit for over 540 days — without paying rent.
Airbnb guest Elizabeth Hirschhorn rented a guesthouse for a long-term stay in 2021 but has since remained in the unit for over 540 days — without paying rent.
Hershey and Crocs team up for sweet shoe collaboration just in time for Halloween
The new Crocs come in Hershey chocolate bars and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup styles and will only be available for a limited time.
The new Crocs come in Hershey chocolate bars and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup styles and will only be available for a limited time.
Costco's 1-ounce gold bars sell out within hours
Looking for something to add to your Costco cart along with the 30 rolls of toilet paper? How about a bar of gold?
Looking for something to add to your Costco cart along with the 30 rolls of toilet paper? How about a bar of gold?
How to evaluate sleep safe products for your babies
Nychelle "Nikki" Flemming from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission talks about the importance of having sleep safe products for your children and how to tell if they are safe.
Nychelle "Nikki" Flemming from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission talks about the importance of having sleep safe products for your children and how to tell if they are safe.
Macy's opening dozens of new small-format stores after testing concept in Chicago
Macy's is opening dozens of new stores, but something will be different.
Macy's is opening dozens of new stores, but something will be different.
Macy's opening dozens of new small-format stores
Macy's is opening dozens of new stores, but they won't be the huge department stores you've seen in the past.
Macy's is opening dozens of new stores, but they won't be the huge department stores you've seen in the past.
UAW strike: Ford makes contract offer, announces layoffs
A new batch of layoffs as the United Auto Workers strike drags on, and the picket line continues outside Chicago?s Ford assembly line.
A new batch of layoffs as the United Auto Workers strike drags on, and the picket line continues outside Chicago?s Ford assembly line.
Netflix reportedly plans to raise subscriptions costs when ongoing actors' strike ends
Netflix currently has its ad-free Standard subscription set at $15.49 per month for U.S. customers and its ad-free Premium one at $19.99 per month.
Netflix currently has its ad-free Standard subscription set at $15.49 per month for U.S. customers and its ad-free Premium one at $19.99 per month.
Mortgage rates keep climbing - what to know
America's housing crunch is getting tighter.
America's housing crunch is getting tighter.
Hundreds of Chicago-area autoworkers laid off as UAW strike continues
The strike comes in the wake of 250 layoffs at Ford's Stamping Facility in Chicago Heights.
The strike comes in the wake of 250 layoffs at Ford's Stamping Facility in Chicago Heights.
Illinois sues alternate electric supplier for 'deceptive' tactics that may have cost residents $15M
Illinois is suing alternative electric supplier Residents Energy LLC, accusing the company of “deceptive and unfair tactics” that made some state residents liable for “millions” more in energy costs.
Illinois is suing alternative electric supplier Residents Energy LLC, accusing the company of “deceptive and unfair tactics” that made some state residents liable for “millions” more in energy costs.
Burger King adding 2 ghost pepper items to its menu for spooky season
The Ghost Pepper Whopper and Ghost Pepper Chicken Fries will be added to menu's at participating locations.
The Ghost Pepper Whopper and Ghost Pepper Chicken Fries will be added to menu's at participating locations.
Toys R Us plans ambitious retail expansion: A return to air, land, and sea markets
Toys R Us, once thought to be a retail relic of the past, is set for a remarkable resurgence in the United States.
Toys R Us, once thought to be a retail relic of the past, is set for a remarkable resurgence in the United States.
Chicago joins UAW strike, workers speak out
Still no deal between the UAW and two of the big automakers.
Still no deal between the UAW and two of the big automakers.