Utility shutoffs for nonpayment soar across Illinois and the Chicago area
Chicago-area electricity and gas suppliers are among national leaders in cutting off customers for nonpayment, with the situation a sign of "utility corruption" in Illinois, according to a report issued Monday by three groups critical of the fossil fuel industry.
Chicago-area electricity and gas suppliers are among national leaders in cutting off customers for nonpayment, with the situation a sign of "utility corruption" in Illinois, according to a report issued Monday by three groups critical of the fossil fuel industry.
CVS, Walmart cut pharmacy hours as pharmacist shortage persists
Walgreens recently added a net total of 600 pharmacists to its workforce.
Walgreens recently added a net total of 600 pharmacists to its workforce.
Ford recalls 462K vehicles to fix backup camera
Ford says the backup camera can fail, preventing the rear camera image from being displayed.
Ford says the backup camera can fail, preventing the rear camera image from being displayed.
New 211 help line launched for Chicago and suburban Cook County residents
Residents in Chicago and suburban Cook County will now have a free resource available to help them with their essential everyday needs.
Residents in Chicago and suburban Cook County will now have a free resource available to help them with their essential everyday needs.
Extra SNAP benefits that began due to COVID set to end next month in 32 states
Some 40 million Americans get help buying groceries each month through the federal food stamp program, called SNAP. Additional COVID funds are soon expiring for many.
Some 40 million Americans get help buying groceries each month through the federal food stamp program, called SNAP. Additional COVID funds are soon expiring for many.
Hasbro laying off 1,000 employees amid cost-savings push
The company well-known for Monopoly, Play-Doh, and My Little Pony toys says the layoffs are 15% of its global full-time workforce.
The company well-known for Monopoly, Play-Doh, and My Little Pony toys says the layoffs are 15% of its global full-time workforce.
Ford recalls over 383,000 Explorers, Lincoln Corsairs
Ford is recalling almost 400,000 Explorers and Lincoln Crosairs due to a safety issue when backing up.
Ford is recalling almost 400,000 Explorers and Lincoln Crosairs due to a safety issue when backing up.
You can buy this 'famous' Colorado ghost town for $925,000
Want to own a piece of history? An abandoned mining town in southwestern Colorado has landed on the real estate market and the photos highlight its storied past.
Want to own a piece of history? An abandoned mining town in southwestern Colorado has landed on the real estate market and the photos highlight its storied past.
Volvo recalls over 100,000 cars due to brake issues
The recall is for some 2023 year model cars, including the C40, XC40, and S60 models.
The recall is for some 2023 year model cars, including the C40, XC40, and S60 models.
Some restaurants are still adding surcharges of up to 20% to your bill. Should they?
Some restaurant enthusiasts say being charged a surcharge or service fee is enough to make them reconsider their reservations.
Some restaurant enthusiasts say being charged a surcharge or service fee is enough to make them reconsider their reservations.
Here are the best things to get at Trader Joe's in 2023, according to customers
Trader Joe’s asked its customers: “If you were to spend the rest of your life on a deserted island, which nine Trader Joe’s products would you take with you?”
Trader Joe’s asked its customers: “If you were to spend the rest of your life on a deserted island, which nine Trader Joe’s products would you take with you?”
FTC warns of job scams amid recent layoffs in tech and other industries
Scammers may publish listings for nonexistent roles, create sham websites, or hold fake "online job interviews" for job hunters, according to the FTC.
Scammers may publish listings for nonexistent roles, create sham websites, or hold fake "online job interviews" for job hunters, according to the FTC.
New study: Renting a home is more affordable than buying one in 2023
A new rental Affordability Report by ATTOM found it’s more affordable to rent an average three-bedroom home in 2023 than to own a comparably sized median-priced home.
A new rental Affordability Report by ATTOM found it’s more affordable to rent an average three-bedroom home in 2023 than to own a comparably sized median-priced home.
Goldman Sachs says 4 US cities will suffer a 2008 crash in home values
Four U.S. cities could see housing prices reach 2008 levels.
Four U.S. cities could see housing prices reach 2008 levels.
Lyft is now charging riders for making drivers wait
If you keep your Lyft driver waiting, you'll now be charged for it.
If you keep your Lyft driver waiting, you'll now be charged for it.
'A new mission:' Veterans asked to apply for internship to help battle child predators
When it comes to fighting child exploitation, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is looking for a certain specialist to help get the job done. In a special report, Fox 32’s Natalie Bomke details just who they’re looking for.
When it comes to fighting child exploitation, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is looking for a certain specialist to help get the job done. In a special report, Fox 32’s Natalie Bomke details just who they’re looking for.
Consumers are piling on credit card debt, flashing signs of potential crisis
As Americans rack up record-high credit card debt after a year of soaring inflation and interest rate hikes, charge-offs are beginning to roll in at the start of a looming default crisis.
As Americans rack up record-high credit card debt after a year of soaring inflation and interest rate hikes, charge-offs are beginning to roll in at the start of a looming default crisis.
5 surprising ways you can save money
Consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch dishes out several unconventional ways that you can ease the stress on your bank account.
Consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch dishes out several unconventional ways that you can ease the stress on your bank account.
Gas prices surging again, Illinois among priciest markets: AAA
Pain at the pump, again.
Pain at the pump, again.
AAA: Gas prices surging, Illinois among priciest markets
Pain at the pump, again.
Pain at the pump, again.



















