Tip Fatigue: How much should I tip?
Customers are tipped out, two-thirds of Americans say they have tip fatigue with a negative view of this "tip creep" that's happening. Finance Professor Dan Roccato says tipping is meant for good service. It's okay to say no, but 15-20% is normal at restaurants and 10% is normal for delivery and takeout.
Customers are tipped out, two-thirds of Americans say they have tip fatigue with a negative view of this "tip creep" that's happening. Finance Professor Dan Roccato says tipping is meant for good service. It's okay to say no, but 15-20% is normal at restaurants and 10% is normal for delivery and takeout.
7.5M 'Baby Shark' bath toys recalled over 'impalement' risk to children
There have been 12 reports of children falling or sitting on the recalled bath toy, leading to “impalement injuries, lacerations and puncture wounds," U.S. consumer safety officials said.
There have been 12 reports of children falling or sitting on the recalled bath toy, leading to “impalement injuries, lacerations and puncture wounds," U.S. consumer safety officials said.
Mokena no-kill animal shelter at risk of closure without full-time veterinarian
A crisis looms over a south suburban no-kill animal shelter, putting its future at risk.
A crisis looms over a south suburban no-kill animal shelter, putting its future at risk.
Mokena no-kill animal shelter at risk of closure without full-time veterinarian
A crisis looms over a south suburban no-kill animal shelter, putting its future at risk.
A crisis looms over a south suburban no-kill animal shelter, putting its future at risk.
FDA warns stores to stop selling disposable e-cigarettes including top seller Elf Bar
U.S. regulators have sent warning letters to dozens of retailers selling fruity disposable electronic cigarettes, including the current best-selling brand, Elf Bar.
U.S. regulators have sent warning letters to dozens of retailers selling fruity disposable electronic cigarettes, including the current best-selling brand, Elf Bar.
U.S. regulators approve sale of 'lab-grown' meat
The move launches a new era of meat production aimed at eliminating harm to animals and drastically reducing the environmental impacts of grazing, growing feed for animals and animal waste.
The move launches a new era of meat production aimed at eliminating harm to animals and drastically reducing the environmental impacts of grazing, growing feed for animals and animal waste.
Ireland offering almost $92,000 in grants to move to island community, flip property
Ireland’s government hopes to revitalize the smaller islands that have been cut off from the mainland to give both residents and visitors a chance to experience all the unique culture and environmental richness the islands have to offer.
Ireland’s government hopes to revitalize the smaller islands that have been cut off from the mainland to give both residents and visitors a chance to experience all the unique culture and environmental richness the islands have to offer.
House hits the market on America’s oldest residential street for $500K
The property was built around 1728 – when the nation was still a colony.
The property was built around 1728 – when the nation was still a colony.
Bed Bath & Beyond, Party City store closings this month
Nine Party City locations across six states will shutter this month.
Nine Party City locations across six states will shutter this month.
Lifeguard shortage may cause snag for summer
City pools are slated to open Friday, but there are concerns about staffing. Contract negotiations are underway. Lifeguards are being spread very thin between all the city pools resulting in fewer days open and limited hours.
City pools are slated to open Friday, but there are concerns about staffing. Contract negotiations are underway. Lifeguards are being spread very thin between all the city pools resulting in fewer days open and limited hours.
Chicago firefighters demonstrate fireworks safety ahead of July 4th
Chicago officials urged the public to be safe when dealing with fireworks this summer and heading into the Fourth of July.
Chicago officials urged the public to be safe when dealing with fireworks this summer and heading into the Fourth of July.
Johnsonville issues recall for over 42,000 lbs of 'Beddar with Cheddar Smoked Sausage' links
The smoked sausage links were recalled after a report of a small, black, flexible thread-like material found in a link.
The smoked sausage links were recalled after a report of a small, black, flexible thread-like material found in a link.
Illinois grocery tax to return: Shoppers to face increased costs next month
Expect to pay a bit more for your groceries in Illinois starting next month.
Expect to pay a bit more for your groceries in Illinois starting next month.
Illinois grocery tax to return: Shoppers to face increased costs
Expect to pay a bit more for your groceries in Illinois starting next month.
Expect to pay a bit more for your groceries in Illinois starting next month.
Student loan repayments could slam big-name retailers this fall
Target and Nordstrom, especially, face a potential big hit when student loan payments resume this fall.
Target and Nordstrom, especially, face a potential big hit when student loan payments resume this fall.
How Modelo was the one to dethrone Bud Light as top-selling US beer, according to analyst
A top analyst argues that there are two main factors to blame for Bud Light's fall being Modelo's gain.
A top analyst argues that there are two main factors to blame for Bud Light's fall being Modelo's gain.
Costco gift card hack reportedly allows non-members to shop at wholesale club: 'Know this secret'
Social media users have tested a Costco gift card hack that promises to give non-members an opportunity to make purchases, but customers and employees say there are some limits.
Social media users have tested a Costco gift card hack that promises to give non-members an opportunity to make purchases, but customers and employees say there are some limits.
How to get money from Google’s $23 million search privacy settlement
Another tech giant will be paying millions to settle a data privacy lawsuit. Here’s what you need to know.
Another tech giant will be paying millions to settle a data privacy lawsuit. Here’s what you need to know.
'My Chi. My Future.' program connects youth with employment, other opportunities
The program's goal is to hire teens for youth-focused opportunities happening in neighborhoods throughout the city, including assisting in planning and hosting events for their peers.
The program's goal is to hire teens for youth-focused opportunities happening in neighborhoods throughout the city, including assisting in planning and hosting events for their peers.
Flannery Fired Up: Pritzker urges swift action as Chicago Police Department struggles with officer exodus
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Chicago must replace more than a thousand cops who've left the police department.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Chicago must replace more than a thousand cops who've left the police department.



















