Costco is officially retiring a decades-old tradition
Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirms a major digital overhaul is coming to the warehouse in 2026 to eliminate a "clunky" in-store requirement for members.
Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirms a major digital overhaul is coming to the warehouse in 2026 to eliminate a "clunky" in-store requirement for members.
Southwest Airlines is rolling out SpaceX’s Starlink WiFi across its fleet
Southwest Airlines is taking its WiFi on board its fleet of planes to the next level with Space X’s Starlink.
Southwest Airlines is taking its WiFi on board its fleet of planes to the next level with Space X’s Starlink.
Inflation measure dips to nearly five-year low as gas prices drop, housing costs ease
The latest Consumer Price Index released Friday shows that inflation is cooling slightly as apartment prices slowed and gas prices dipped, offering a bit of relief to consumers dealing with rising costs in the past couple of years.
The latest Consumer Price Index released Friday shows that inflation is cooling slightly as apartment prices slowed and gas prices dipped, offering a bit of relief to consumers dealing with rising costs in the past couple of years.
Thousands of smoke detectors sold on Amazon recalled, CPSC says
Thousands of smoke detectors were recalled over failure to warn during a fire.
Thousands of smoke detectors were recalled over failure to warn during a fire.
Home sales plunge, while housing affordability hits best level since March 2022, data finds
Existing home sales posted their largest monthly sales decline in four years despite increasing affordability.
Existing home sales posted their largest monthly sales decline in four years despite increasing affordability.
Grocery costs in 2026: Which states are spending the most on food?
As the cost of groceries continues to rise, Americans are spending more of their income to feed their families. See which states spend the most on food.
As the cost of groceries continues to rise, Americans are spending more of their income to feed their families. See which states spend the most on food.
Cake mix recall upgraded to high danger level over undeclared allergen
B.C. Williams Bakery Service, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of its spice cake, Swiss chocolate cake and bread roll mixes because the products may contain an undeclared allergen.
B.C. Williams Bakery Service, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of its spice cake, Swiss chocolate cake and bread roll mixes because the products may contain an undeclared allergen.
Kim Kardashian's SKIMS opens first Chicago store
The popular shapewear brand is officially open in Chicago's Gold Coast.
The popular shapewear brand is officially open in Chicago's Gold Coast.
Amazon drone delivery service coming to two Chicago south suburbs
Residents in Chicago’s south suburbs may need to look to the skies to receive their next Amazon order.
Residents in Chicago’s south suburbs may need to look to the skies to receive their next Amazon order.
Amazon drone delivery service coming to Chicago south suburbs
Residents in Chicago’s south suburbs may need to look to the skies to receive their next Amazon order.
Residents in Chicago’s south suburbs may need to look to the skies to receive their next Amazon order.
Some gift cards sold at Costco are now worthless
Shoppers who bought restaurant gift cards at Costco may be in for a costly surprise.
Shoppers who bought restaurant gift cards at Costco may be in for a costly surprise.
Stellantis issues 'do not drive' warning for 225,000 cars with unrepaired Takata air bags
Stellantis' new guidance impacts certain models of Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and Mitsubishi vehicles built between 2003 and 2016.
Stellantis' new guidance impacts certain models of Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and Mitsubishi vehicles built between 2003 and 2016.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions taking effect in three more states - see where
More states are implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
More states are implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Jaguar Land Rover recalls over 2,000 SUV EVs over fire risk
Jaguar Land Rover’s new recall covers the Jaguar I-Pace model vehicles manufactured between 2020–2021.
Jaguar Land Rover’s new recall covers the Jaguar I-Pace model vehicles manufactured between 2020–2021.
U.S. adds 130,000 jobs in January as hiring rebounds from 2025 slowdown | ChicagoLIVE
The Labor Department reported a stronger-than-expected start to 2026 with U.S. employers adding 130,000 jobs in January.
The Labor Department reported a stronger-than-expected start to 2026 with U.S. employers adding 130,000 jobs in January.
The surprising reason why Americans could face high beef prices for years
Economists warn Americans shouldn’t expect relief on beef prices anytime soon. Here's why.
Economists warn Americans shouldn’t expect relief on beef prices anytime soon. Here's why.
Where are property taxes highest and lowest? Analysis of cities and states
The Midwest and Northeast states carry the highest tax rates, led by Illinois and New Jersey. Here’s a look at the rest.
The Midwest and Northeast states carry the highest tax rates, led by Illinois and New Jersey. Here’s a look at the rest.
Dave & Buster's offers chance to win diamond engagement ring by playing 'Human Crane' game on Valentine's Day
Dave & Busters is offering people the chance to score a diamond engagement ring by participating in a "Human Crane" game at certain locations this Valentine's Day.
Dave & Busters is offering people the chance to score a diamond engagement ring by participating in a "Human Crane" game at certain locations this Valentine's Day.
Toyota recalls 141K vehicles over doors that could open while driving
Toyota is recalling about 141,000 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles in the U.S. after discovering a defect.
Toyota is recalling about 141,000 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles in the U.S. after discovering a defect.
Thousands of air steamers recalled due to severe burn injury risk
Nearly 200,000 handheld steamers were recalled after hot water incidents left dozens burned. Here’s which models were affected and what to do if you own one.
Nearly 200,000 handheld steamers were recalled after hot water incidents left dozens burned. Here’s which models were affected and what to do if you own one.