Target CEO hopes to earn back customer trust, plans to open new stores
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Market volatility rises as Iran conflict rattles investors
Stephen Kates, a financial analyst at Bankrate, explains how the war in Iran is driving market swings, higher oil prices and uncertainty for investors and consumers.
Stephen Kates, a financial analyst at Bankrate, explains how the war in Iran is driving market swings, higher oil prices and uncertainty for investors and consumers.
SNAP junk food purchase ban: Four more states to implement restrictions — See other states with bans
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Illinois lawmakers want to end seizure of homes over delinquent property taxes
Illinois lawmakers also want to provide a $500 non-refundable tax credit for first-time homebuyers.
Illinois lawmakers also want to provide a $500 non-refundable tax credit for first-time homebuyers.
Over 40K bike helmets sold at Walmart recalled due to serious injury risk, CPSC says
Todson Inc. issued a recall for Concord 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up Bike Helmets sold at Walmart nationwide in 2025, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Todson Inc. issued a recall for Concord 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up Bike Helmets sold at Walmart nationwide in 2025, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Shoppers line up in Lincoln Park for Canada Goose spring sample sale
A Canada Goose sample sale at North and Halsted is drawing a huge crowd, with shoppers bundling up and waiting in a line that at one point stretched two blocks. The popular winter coats are deeply discounted, and the turnout shows just how eager people are to grab a deal.
A Canada Goose sample sale at North and Halsted is drawing a huge crowd, with shoppers bundling up and waiting in a line that at one point stretched two blocks. The popular winter coats are deeply discounted, and the turnout shows just how eager people are to grab a deal.
Home values are rising again — Here’s where the market is rebounding
U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.
U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.
No tax on tips and overtime - IRS publishes instructions for claiming deductions
The IRS has published filing instructions for the new Schedule 1-A and Form 1040 instructions for taxpayers to claim no tax on tips, overtime, and other deductions.
The IRS has published filing instructions for the new Schedule 1-A and Form 1040 instructions for taxpayers to claim no tax on tips, overtime, and other deductions.
US takes on Live Nation, Ticketmaster in blockbuster antitrust trial
The Justice Department’s lawsuit—sparked in part by the fallout from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ticketing chaos—aims to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster, a move officials say could reshape the concert industry and lower costs for fans nationwide.
The Justice Department’s lawsuit—sparked in part by the fallout from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ticketing chaos—aims to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster, a move officials say could reshape the concert industry and lower costs for fans nationwide.
Honey BBQ sauce-mustard sold nationwide recalled due to undeclared wheat and soy
A honey BBQ sauce-mustard is being recalled nationwide after undeclared wheat and soy were found. Here’s what we know.
A honey BBQ sauce-mustard is being recalled nationwide after undeclared wheat and soy were found. Here’s what we know.
Over 650,000 bottles of water recalled after being packaged in 'insanitary conditions'
More than 650,000 plastic bottles of water are being recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
More than 650,000 plastic bottles of water are being recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Thousands of baby monitors sold on Amazon, Walmart recalled over fire risk, CPSC says
Hisense Ltd. has recalled 81,800 Babysense Max View Baby Monitors due to a possible fire hazard tied to the “parent unit" of the devices, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Hisense Ltd. has recalled 81,800 Babysense Max View Baby Monitors due to a possible fire hazard tied to the “parent unit" of the devices, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Illinois lawmakers move to rein in algorithmic pricing used by online retailers
State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado explains House Bill 4544, a proposal that would require companies to disclose when algorithmic pricing is used so consumers know when their personal data may be influencing the prices they see online.
State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado explains House Bill 4544, a proposal that would require companies to disclose when algorithmic pricing is used so consumers know when their personal data may be influencing the prices they see online.
Amazon to launch drone delivery in Chicago's south suburbs
In the South Suburbs, the future of delivery is taking flight.
In the South Suburbs, the future of delivery is taking flight.
Papa Johns is closing 300 restaurants: What to know
Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.
Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.
America’s 10 most expensive ZIP codes: New leader takes the top spot
A new analysis of the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S. finds that California continues to be home to a significant portion of the nation's most luxurious properties.
A new analysis of the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S. finds that California continues to be home to a significant portion of the nation's most luxurious properties.
Amazon to launch drone delivery in Chicago south suburbs
Some south suburban residents will soon have the option to get their Amazon packages delivered by air.
Some south suburban residents will soon have the option to get their Amazon packages delivered by air.
Steam cleaners sold at Walmart, Amazon and other retailers recalled after injury reports
Dupray USA has issued a recall of more than 651,000 Neat Steam Cleaners due to a potential burn hazard linked to the unit’s boiler.
Dupray USA has issued a recall of more than 651,000 Neat Steam Cleaners due to a potential burn hazard linked to the unit’s boiler.
Amazon launches drone delivery in Matteson and Markham
Amazon is taking deliveries to another level soon. In Chicago's south suburbs, you could get your package dropped from the sky.
Amazon is taking deliveries to another level soon. In Chicago's south suburbs, you could get your package dropped from the sky.