'Your Perfect Summer Job': Chicago Park District kicks off lifeguard recruitment
This week may be chilly, but the Chicago Park District is thinking warm thoughts of dipping in the pool.
This week may be chilly, but the Chicago Park District is thinking warm thoughts of dipping in the pool.
Bill to prevent unfair auto insurance rate hikes delayed in Springfield
Legislation to protect drivers from excessive increases to their auto insurance has stalled in Springfield.
Legislation to protect drivers from excessive increases to their auto insurance has stalled in Springfield.
Walmart to give free Walmart+ membership to new moms in May
The company will give away up to 20,000 free one-year memberships of Walmart+.
The company will give away up to 20,000 free one-year memberships of Walmart+.
Cook County expands program to help formerly incarcerated get jobs
A new Cook County program aims to help people make the transition from jail back into the workforce.
A new Cook County program aims to help people make the transition from jail back into the workforce.
Cook County expands Road Home Program to provide career opportunities to former inmates
A new Cook County program aims to help people make the transition from jail back into the workforce.
A new Cook County program aims to help people make the transition from jail back into the workforce.
Recall: Face, head injuries reported due to Stanley Black & Decker sledgehammer defect
More than 2 million sledgehammers are involved in the recall.
More than 2 million sledgehammers are involved in the recall.
Target car seat trade-in 2023: How to get your coupon
The annual car seat trade-in program is back, giving customers a 20% off coupon towards a new car seat or other baby gear by trading in their old car seat. Here’s what you need to know.
The annual car seat trade-in program is back, giving customers a 20% off coupon towards a new car seat or other baby gear by trading in their old car seat. Here’s what you need to know.
GM recalls 40,000 pickups to fix fire risk: 'Park outside'
The GM Silverados have been recalled after discovering a potential leak in brake fluid that could result in a fire.
The GM Silverados have been recalled after discovering a potential leak in brake fluid that could result in a fire.
Record Store Day 2023: Find these exclusive releases at your local vinyl shop
Record Store Day started in 2008 as a way to support the roughly 1,400 independent record stores in the U.S. and around the world.
Record Store Day started in 2008 as a way to support the roughly 1,400 independent record stores in the U.S. and around the world.
Kia, Hyundai thefts prompt 17 states to urge recall of cars
TikTok videos have shown how people can start Kia and Hyundai models by using only a screwdriver and a USB cable.
TikTok videos have shown how people can start Kia and Hyundai models by using only a screwdriver and a USB cable.
How to tackle credit card debt in high-interest environment
The Federal Reserve has boosted interest rates with the average credit card interest rate over 20%. Finance professor Dan Roccato says more rate hikes are likely. He says barrowers should avoid the minimum payment trap because it will end up taking many years to pay off that debt.
The Federal Reserve has boosted interest rates with the average credit card interest rate over 20%. Finance professor Dan Roccato says more rate hikes are likely. He says barrowers should avoid the minimum payment trap because it will end up taking many years to pay off that debt.
These jobs are safe from the AI revolution — for now
Jobs involving manual or outdoor labor or specialized knowledge are less likely to be replaced by AI-informed automation.
Jobs involving manual or outdoor labor or specialized knowledge are less likely to be replaced by AI-informed automation.
City workers fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine to be rehired
The unions banded together to challenge regulations Mayor Lori Lightfoot imposed starting in 2021.
The unions banded together to challenge regulations Mayor Lori Lightfoot imposed starting in 2021.
Thousands of youth rollerblades recalled for potential brake failure
About 13,400 Rollerblade Fury Inline Skates and brake supports have been recalled after several reports of the brake supports fracturing or breaking off, officials said.
About 13,400 Rollerblade Fury Inline Skates and brake supports have been recalled after several reports of the brake supports fracturing or breaking off, officials said.
'One Summer Chicago' program aims to keep youth engaged, off the streets
The goal is to promote professional development and encourage civic engagement among Chicago youth.
The goal is to promote professional development and encourage civic engagement among Chicago youth.
Save A Lot set to open in Englewood next month
Save A Lot was set to open in Englewood earlier this month, but those plans were put on hold. On Thursday, the owners said the store will now open in a few weeks.
Save A Lot was set to open in Englewood earlier this month, but those plans were put on hold. On Thursday, the owners said the store will now open in a few weeks.
Center for Hard to Recycle Materials to open this weekend for Cook County residents
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined officials Thursday to announce the grand opening of the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined officials Thursday to announce the grand opening of the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials.
This is the No. 1 top-selling grocery item in the US, according to Instacart shopping data
The Midwest and its neighboring states lead the way with the highest purchases, Instacart said.
The Midwest and its neighboring states lead the way with the highest purchases, Instacart said.
Dunkin' brings back fan-favorite flavor to its permanent menu
Dunkin' announced that it will bring back the beloved butter pecan swirl flavor next week – and make it a permanent fixture of the menu.
Dunkin' announced that it will bring back the beloved butter pecan swirl flavor next week – and make it a permanent fixture of the menu.
Items from 90s, early 2000s selling for major bucks online
It was the age of Pok?mon cards and Beanie Babies. Many of us like to think about the 90s and early 2000s as simpler times, and websites like eBay are finding nostalgic items from this era are selling for major bucks.
It was the age of Pok?mon cards and Beanie Babies. Many of us like to think about the 90s and early 2000s as simpler times, and websites like eBay are finding nostalgic items from this era are selling for major bucks.