Chicago restaurant-goers frustrated over mounting surcharges
Sam Toia, president and CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association, talks about the addition of more and more extra fees at Illinois eateries and whether patrons should embrace the new normal.
Sam Toia, president and CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association, talks about the addition of more and more extra fees at Illinois eateries and whether patrons should embrace the new normal.
Companies debate remote, hybrid and in-office work
The hot topic in the workplace after the pandemic has been whether or not employees should be going back to the office. Many would prefer to stay home and ditch the commute, but businesses are beginning to require in-person work again. Spectacular at Work Founder John Philbin explains why.
The hot topic in the workplace after the pandemic has been whether or not employees should be going back to the office. Many would prefer to stay home and ditch the commute, but businesses are beginning to require in-person work again. Spectacular at Work Founder John Philbin explains why.
Say goodbye to these cars after 2023, Edmunds says
These cars can make for a good value because they're likely to be discounted or potentially become a high-value classic.
These cars can make for a good value because they're likely to be discounted or potentially become a high-value classic.
Wells Fargo says customers are experiencing 'issues with certain transactions' amid possible outage
Wells Fargo says it's working to resolve the issue.
Wells Fargo says it's working to resolve the issue.
Dearborn's historic 'Kingsbury Castle' goes up for sale
From the ornate living room to the brick fireplace to the elaborate chandeliers and original windows - but the 8,000-square-foot Tudor's most intriguing feature is the turret.
From the ornate living room to the brick fireplace to the elaborate chandeliers and original windows - but the 8,000-square-foot Tudor's most intriguing feature is the turret.
CTA hosting job fair for bus drivers, mechanics
The CTA is hosting a career fair Friday, looking to hire bus drivers and mechanics with improved pay and a $1,000 hiring bonus.
The CTA is hosting a career fair Friday, looking to hire bus drivers and mechanics with improved pay and a $1,000 hiring bonus.
Willie Wilson again donates $150K in free gas, groceries to Chicago community
Chicago businessman Willie Wilson is once again stepping up to help the community.
Chicago businessman Willie Wilson is once again stepping up to help the community.
Summer spending at bars & restaurants soars as Americans overlook inflation, recession fears
Sales at restaurants and bars surged from May through July compared to last year, with the recent spending trend occurring during a time of slowing menu price growth.
Sales at restaurants and bars surged from May through July compared to last year, with the recent spending trend occurring during a time of slowing menu price growth.
Cook County Sheriff's Office hosts hiring event this weekend
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart encourages jobseekers to apply during their mass hiring event this weekend.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart encourages jobseekers to apply during their mass hiring event this weekend.
Trader Joe's recalls multigrain crackers for possible metal contamination
Trader Joe's identified its Multigrain Crackers with Sunflower and Flax Seeds as the product facing the recall, telling shoppers that metal may be in a specific set of best-by dates.
Trader Joe's identified its Multigrain Crackers with Sunflower and Flax Seeds as the product facing the recall, telling shoppers that metal may be in a specific set of best-by dates.
Massive effort in Illinois to increase number of women working in trades
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su announced a federal grant that supports Illinois women in trades.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su announced a federal grant that supports Illinois women in trades.
Massive effort in Illinois to increase number of women working in trades
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su announced a federal grant that supports Illinois women in trades.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su announced a federal grant that supports Illinois women in trades.
Extreme heat leading to more car troubles
The extreme heat can not only be dangerous to us it can also mean damage to our cars. AAA reports a 10% increase in heat-related car issues this past June and July, and with Wednesday's high temperatures it's definitely a concern.
The extreme heat can not only be dangerous to us it can also mean damage to our cars. AAA reports a 10% increase in heat-related car issues this past June and July, and with Wednesday's high temperatures it's definitely a concern.
Recalled products tied to infant deaths still being sold on Meta’s Facebook Marketplace, lawmakers say
Amazon, Walmart, Target and other online marketplaces also received letters.
Amazon, Walmart, Target and other online marketplaces also received letters.
Ways to cut down your energy bill during the heat wave
Ed Krembuszewski from ComEd talks about ways to save on your energy bill while temperatures near 100 degrees this week.
Ed Krembuszewski from ComEd talks about ways to save on your energy bill while temperatures near 100 degrees this week.
PSL 2023: Here's when Starbucks’ beloved fall drink will return
Pumpkin spice latte fans, it’s time to get your fall attire out early because, according to Starbucks, sweater weather begins now.
Pumpkin spice latte fans, it’s time to get your fall attire out early because, according to Starbucks, sweater weather begins now.
Privacy concerns raised over popular student scheduling app
Students are using a new app called Saturn and now schools are warning parents. Students are able to share their school schedules with each other, but schools are worried about security concerns.
Students are using a new app called Saturn and now schools are warning parents. Students are able to share their school schedules with each other, but schools are worried about security concerns.
Fox Valley Mall in Aurora welcomes 8 new stores
Fox Valley Mall is expanding its offerings with the introduction of eight new stores.
Fox Valley Mall is expanding its offerings with the introduction of eight new stores.
Fox Valley Mall welcomes 8 new stores
Fox Valley Mall is expanding its offerings with the introduction of eight new stores.
Fox Valley Mall is expanding its offerings with the introduction of eight new stores.
Pretty in pink: Hudson, Wis. short-term rental owner creates real-life Barbie dreamhouse
A week before the Barbie movie opened last month, Brooke Fleetwood decided to paint one of her short-term rentals, a 100-year-old Victorian home formerly known as the Goth Castle, pink as well to take advantage of Barbie mania.
A week before the Barbie movie opened last month, Brooke Fleetwood decided to paint one of her short-term rentals, a 100-year-old Victorian home formerly known as the Goth Castle, pink as well to take advantage of Barbie mania.