Cook County Health looking for workers as vacancies mount

Cook County Health is in need of more workers, as the department continues struggling to fill thousands of jobs.

Cook County Health looking for workers
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Cook County Health is in need of more workers, as the department continues struggling to fill thousands of jobs.

Barbie adds Madam C.J. Walker doll to ‘Inspiring Women Series’

Madam C.J. Walker became the country’s first female millionaire after creating a successful line of hair products for African American women.

Autumn in August? When it is meteorologically OK to drink a Pumpkin Spice Latte

It's a day autumn, and coffee, lovers circle on their calendar -- though that circle seems to keep moving earlier on the chart -- the day Pumpkin Spice Lattes are unveiled from Starbucks and other national coffee chains.

Drinkers of black tea enjoy possible health benefits, NIH study suggests

Those who drank two or more cups of black tea per day were linked to a modestly lower risk of death from any cause, according to the study.

Protesters work to stop luxury Chicago housing development

A protest in Uptown on the North Side is now stretching into its second week. The goal is to stop the groundbreaking for a luxury housing building.

Average new car prices set to hit record $46,259 in August

The average transaction price paid for a new car in August is expected to hit an all-time high, according to J.D. Power, with monthly finance payments also at record levels.

Amtrak launches nationwide hiring spree
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Amtrak is a on a hiring spree, looking to fill 4,000 positions, many of them based in Chicago.

Hyundai, Kia recall: Some SUV owners urged to park outside due to fire risk

The recalls cover Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride SUV models from 2020 through 2022. The companies reported 25 fires and melting incidents related to the vehicles tow hitch wiring.