Americans lost $39.5B to phone scams in the last year
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Clayton Liabraaten, senior strategic advisor with TrueCaller, talks about the increase in phone scams and robotexts and what you can do to avoid becoming a victim.

Shortage of tampons and pads reported
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The latest product shortage is getting personal for women and girls: period products.

Gas prices hit $5 nationwide for the first time ever

The national average price has jumped 19 cents in just the past week, and it is up $1.93 from this time last year.

US inflation hits highest level in 40 years
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The latest inflation numbers are out and they confirm what Americans are feeling: things are more expensive. Inflation hit 8.6 percent -- the highest level in 40 years.

Chicago lifeguard applicants claim they were turned away by park district
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The heat is on as the Chicago Park District still faces a summer staffing shortage, and some lifeguard applicants say they are getting mixed messages about open positions.

Rainbow sprinkles mix, chip crunch sprinkles recalled due to undeclared milk

The recalled Wilton products, sold as Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles And Rainbow Sprinkles Mix, were distributed to retailers across the U.S., officials said.

Chicago flower farm employs at-risk youth

The Chicago organization buys vacant lots on the South and West sides, grows flower gardens using solar power, and creates jobs for young people.

How to save money when buying clothes
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With summer weather starting to kick in, you may want to buy some new clothes for vacation — or just for fun.

CTA, Metra, Pace introduce 'Regional Connect Pass'
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Commuters will soon have more flexibility in changing between the CTA, Metra and Pace, as officials announced a new ?Regional Connect Pass? on Wednesday.

Chlorine shortage: How to keep your pool clean this summer

In a FOX 32 Special Report, we find out what you need to know about keeping your pool clean before diving into summer.