Smart plugs recalled over shock risk

Smart plugs recalled over shock risk

The Consumer Products Safety Commission says the plugs aren't adequately grounded and could cause shock or a fire.

The Consumer Products Safety Commission says the plugs aren't adequately grounded and could cause shock or a fire.

Recent food recalls spurred by foreign objects like rocks, insects and plastic - which isn't uncommon

Recent food recalls spurred by foreign objects like rocks, insects and plastic - which isn't uncommon

Plastic pieces from frayed conveyor belts, wood shards from produce pallets, metal shavings or wire from machinery are all common. So are rocks, sticks and bugs that can make it from the field to the factory.

Plastic pieces from frayed conveyor belts, wood shards from produce pallets, metal shavings or wire from machinery are all common. So are rocks, sticks and bugs that can make it from the field to the factory.

Here's where Kroger and Albertsons are selling stores ahead of their merger

Here's where Kroger and Albertsons are selling stores ahead of their merger

Kroger and Albertsons will sell more than 400 stores and other assets for about $1.9 billion, seeking to clear a path for a merger with antitrust regulators reviewing a deal that would unify two of the nation's largest grocery chains.

Kroger and Albertsons will sell more than 400 stores and other assets for about $1.9 billion, seeking to clear a path for a merger with antitrust regulators reviewing a deal that would unify two of the nation's largest grocery chains.

$2 billion Powerball winner buys large Bel Air mansion; take a look inside

$2 billion Powerball winner buys large Bel Air mansion; take a look inside

People often ponder what they would do if they won the lottery. Having won the largest-ever Powerball jackpot of $2 billion in November, a California man had more reason to dwell it.

People often ponder what they would do if they won the lottery. Having won the largest-ever Powerball jackpot of $2 billion in November, a California man had more reason to dwell it.

How to save money on back-to-school shopping
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How to save money on back-to-school shopping

Discount and dollar stores are a must-have for parents looking to save money during their back-to-school shopping.

Discount and dollar stores are a must-have for parents looking to save money during their back-to-school shopping.

Pritzker helps break ground at Illinois manufacturing facility
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Pritzker helps break ground at Illinois manufacturing facility

Incobrasa Industries announced a $250 million expansion to its manufacturing facility in Gilman today. The expansion will help create 40 new jobs while retaining hundreds more at the soybean processing plant.

Incobrasa Industries announced a $250 million expansion to its manufacturing facility in Gilman today. The expansion will help create 40 new jobs while retaining hundreds more at the soybean processing plant.

Is college worth the cost?
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Is college worth the cost?

If you're a parent ready to shell out money for your child's college tuition, this is the story for you.

If you're a parent ready to shell out money for your child's college tuition, this is the story for you.

United Airlines lifts nationwide ground stop after equipment outage

United Airlines lifts nationwide ground stop after equipment outage

United Airlines asked the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday to ground all its flights for around 40 minutes in the United States due to equipment failure.

United Airlines asked the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday to ground all its flights for around 40 minutes in the United States due to equipment failure.

The best and worst buys you can make this September
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The best and worst buys you can make this September

Julie Ramhold, consumer analyst at DealNews.com, breaks down the best and worst buys this September as the holidays inch closer and closer.

Julie Ramhold, consumer analyst at DealNews.com, breaks down the best and worst buys this September as the holidays inch closer and closer.

Loud demonstration outside Kinzie Hotel in support of 12 workers locked out of their jobs

Loud demonstration outside Kinzie Hotel in support of 12 workers locked out of their jobs

There was a loud demonstration outside the Kinzie Hotel in River North, in support of 12 workers who were locked out of their jobs after they participated in an informational picket.

There was a loud demonstration outside the Kinzie Hotel in River North, in support of 12 workers who were locked out of their jobs after they participated in an informational picket.

Conagra frozen chicken strips, Hillshire smoked sausage recalled over possible contamination

Conagra frozen chicken strips, Hillshire smoked sausage recalled over possible contamination

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service says there were separate oral injuries after one person ate a Conagra frozen chicken strip and another consumed the Hillshire brand smoked sausage.

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service says there were separate oral injuries after one person ate a Conagra frozen chicken strip and another consumed the Hillshire brand smoked sausage.