UPS using AI to prevent 'porch pirates' from stealing packages

UPS is using artificial intelligence to crack down on packages being stolen off front porches after delivery. Here's how the system, which the company is calling DeliveryDefense, works.

Wrigley Field vendors authorize strike
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Levy Restaurant workers at Wrigley Field could strike soon. UNITE HERE Local 1 authorized a strike after the union and Levy have been at the bargaining table for more than a year.

This 'probably haunted' former funeral home is on the market

A “stunning property" and historic former funeral home is for sale in Massachusetts, but buyers beware: it’s probably haunted.

Budweiser Clydesdales will no longer shorten their tails, company says

Budweiser parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev announced Wednesday that its iconic Clydesdales will no longer have their tails shortened using a common, yet controversial, procedure that has drawn the ire of animal activists.

Proposal to raise subminimum wage passes committee
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The ?One Fair Wage? ordinance guarantees workers citywide get the same hourly rate of $15.80 with any tips paid out on top. If passed, the plan would phase out the tipped wage system over the next five years starting July 2024.

Amazon hiring more than 9,000 employees in Illinois

Amazon announced on Tuesday that they will be hiring 250,000 employees throughout the U.S. for the holiday season in full-time, seasonal, and part-time roles across its operations network, and more than 9,000 of those positions will be in Illinois.

Plus Size Clothing Pantry promotes second hand shopping
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A Facebook Group in the suburbs is working to reduce textile waste while helping others get a fresh new wardrobe. Plus Size Clothing Pantry hosts monthly pop up events with XL to 6X sizes.

Chicago City Council to vote on eliminating 'subminimum wage'
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The One Fair Wage ordinance would raise the subminimum wage for workers who earn tips to the same rate as regular minimum wage.

Target to hire 100,000 seasonal employees for holidays
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Bracing for the holiday shopping season, Target announced it will offer deep discounts starting in October and hire nearly 100,000 employees for the holiday season.

Amazon announces Prime Big Deal Days event in October

Amazon is holding its second Prime sale this year ahead of the holiday season. Here’s what we know about the Prime Big Deal Days event next month.

Generac recalls nearly 64,000 units of portable generators due to fire, burn hazard

Generac has issued a recall for close to 64,000 of their portable generators for fire and burn hazards after 27 incidents were reported, including three severe burns.

UAW strike will drive up car prices, but not right away. Unless consumers panic

If the United Auto Workers strike isn't settled soon, consumers will see higher prices for new cars — and not just the ones from Detroit. Here's what to expect.