Illinois gas prices lowest since June, but could 'spike' again this winter, treasury secretary warns
Gas prices in Illinois are now the lowest we have seen in 3 months, according to the latest report from AAA.
Gas prices in Illinois are now the lowest we have seen in 3 months, according to the latest report from AAA.
Tax rebate payments go out to millions of Illinoisans
With early voting set to begin in two weeks, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday that roughly six million Illinois taxpayers will soon receive rebate checks of up to $700 each.
With early voting set to begin in two weeks, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday that roughly six million Illinois taxpayers will soon receive rebate checks of up to $700 each.
Kids’ protective earmuffs recalled over burn risks
The earmuffs have batteries that can rupture and cause projectile or burn injuries.
The earmuffs have batteries that can rupture and cause projectile or burn injuries.
Illinois residents who meet criteria to be issued tax rebates
Eligible residents will receive a check in the mail or money in their bank accounts.
Eligible residents will receive a check in the mail or money in their bank accounts.
Philips recalls 17M CPAP, BiPAP masks over magnets that could affect implanted devices
The mask recall was announced after 14 serious injuries were reported, including pacemaker failure, arrhythmia, seizures, and irregular blood pressure, the FDA said.
The mask recall was announced after 14 serious injuries were reported, including pacemaker failure, arrhythmia, seizures, and irregular blood pressure, the FDA said.
UPS to hire over 100,000 workers for holiday rush
UPS promotes seasonal jobs as positions that can lead to year-round employment.
UPS promotes seasonal jobs as positions that can lead to year-round employment.
Many underestimate their monthly subscription costs by at least $100, survey finds
On average, people misjudged their monthly subscription costs by $133, which is nearly $1,600 a year, according to a recent survey.
On average, people misjudged their monthly subscription costs by $133, which is nearly $1,600 a year, according to a recent survey.
Smoked salmon recalled over listeria concerns
A brand of smoked salmon sold at stores in 10 U.S. states is being recalled because it may be contaminated with potentially harmful bacteria.
A brand of smoked salmon sold at stores in 10 U.S. states is being recalled because it may be contaminated with potentially harmful bacteria.
Juul to pay nearly $440 million in states' teen vaping settlement
Juul's product has long been blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
Juul's product has long been blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
Kolan recalls children’s sandals sold on Amazon over lead levels
The recall affects the Otter MOMO children’s sandals in sizes 6 to 12.
The recall affects the Otter MOMO children’s sandals in sizes 6 to 12.
Credit Karma ordered to pay $3M for ‘tricking’ consumers with pre-approved offers
The FTC said Credit Karma wasted consumers’ time and hurt their credit scores when they applied for offers they weren’t actually pre-approved for.
The FTC said Credit Karma wasted consumers’ time and hurt their credit scores when they applied for offers they weren’t actually pre-approved for.
This is how much money you need for a funeral in the US
The average cost of a funeral went up 6.6% over the past five years, with the cost of cremations increasing 11.3% over that same time.
The average cost of a funeral went up 6.6% over the past five years, with the cost of cremations increasing 11.3% over that same time.
Fighting shrink-flation: Products get smaller while prices stay the same
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato recommends buying generic brands or buying in bulk and says to consider shopping Wednesday mornings to catch weekend sales.
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato recommends buying generic brands or buying in bulk and says to consider shopping Wednesday mornings to catch weekend sales.
US hiring slowed in August as employers face high inflation, sluggish spending
The economy added 315,000 jobs last month, down from 526,000 in July and below the average gain of the previous three months.
The economy added 315,000 jobs last month, down from 526,000 in July and below the average gain of the previous three months.
Jogging strollers recalled after rear brakes cut off child's fingertip
More than 14,000 recalled strollers have been sold at BuyBuyBaby, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Pottery Barn Kids and on Amazon.
More than 14,000 recalled strollers have been sold at BuyBuyBaby, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Pottery Barn Kids and on Amazon.
Circle K gas is 40 cents off per gallon on Sept. 1 ahead of Labor Day travel
Traveling this weekend? Drivers can get 40 cents off of gas on Thursday, but only during a certain time. Here’s what you need to know to save on fuel.
Traveling this weekend? Drivers can get 40 cents off of gas on Thursday, but only during a certain time. Here’s what you need to know to save on fuel.
Bed Bath & Beyond to close stores, lay off workers in attempt to reverse losses
Bed Bath & Beyond says that it will shutter stores and lay off workers in a bid to turn around its beleaguered business.
Bed Bath & Beyond says that it will shutter stores and lay off workers in a bid to turn around its beleaguered business.
How to save 40 cents a gallon at Circle K gas stations on Sept. 1
Circle K Fuel Day is set to take place at over 3,600 locations nationwide, including in Arizona.
Circle K Fuel Day is set to take place at over 3,600 locations nationwide, including in Arizona.
Chicago police work to fill 975 patrol officer vacancies, 105 detective openings: top mayoral aide
Earlier this month, the Office of Budget and Management reported 1,408 sworn vacancies after a staggering 814 retirements already this year. That’s compared to 973 all of last year, and 625 in 2020.
Earlier this month, the Office of Budget and Management reported 1,408 sworn vacancies after a staggering 814 retirements already this year. That’s compared to 973 all of last year, and 625 in 2020.
Chicagoans protesting conversion of Weiss Hospital to apartment complex removed in Uptown
Activists camping out at the former Weiss Hospital in Uptown were removed from the property Wednesday, ending an 11-day occupation.
Activists camping out at the former Weiss Hospital in Uptown were removed from the property Wednesday, ending an 11-day occupation.