Recall: 89,000 bike helmets sold at Walmart do not comply with safety standards

Tens of thousands of bike helmets sold exclusively at Walmart are being recalled due to a head injury risk, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). 

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot to announce gas relief proposal Monday

Gas taxes in Illinois add up to be the second highest in the nation, next to California. Now, relief in Chicago may be on the way.

Lightfoot to announce gas relief proposal Monday
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With Illinois drivers paying an average of 70 cents a gallon in taxes, many are now pushing for a break.

Wilson?s 2nd Chicago gas giveaway goes smoother, says 3rd a possibility
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Flocks of people are heading to select stations across Chicagoland Thursday, as businessman Dr. Willie Wilson is back at it again, donating a total of $1 million in free gas for those struggling to afford the high prices in both Chicago and suburban Cook County.

Tips on how to get the best deals when buying a home

While gas and grocery prices have just recently started to rise, the cost of housing has been on the way up since last year.

Tips on how to get the best deals when purchasing a home
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While gas and grocery prices have just recently started to rise, the cost of housing has been on the way up since last year.

Chicago area residents gear up for another round of free gas on Thursday

Last week, there was gridlock traffic and lots of chaos at Chicago gas stations when businessman Dr. Willie Wilson donated $200,000 worth of free gas. On Thursday, he'll do another round. This time worth $1-million.

Gas price stimulus checks proposals head to Congress

There are a few proposals that could involve Americans getting a stimulus check to ease the pain of the rising gas prices.

Tips for increasing your purchasing power when buying a home
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Beverly Harzog from U.S. News & World Report talks about the latest home-buying trends and evaluates the market in 2022.

Russia-Ukraine war: Think your grocery bill is high now? Experts warn just wait

It began with a rapid rise in gas prices. Now, experts say shoppers can expect their grocery bills to rise in coming months – especially if Ukraine misses its wheat planting season.

Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer recalled because of possible bacteria contamination

some bottles of Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer could contain Pluralibacter gergoviae. That bacterium usually does not make healthy people sick. However, someone with a weakened immune system could get sick. Symptoms include respiratory problems, weakness, fever, nausea and vomiting.

Volkswagen recalls over 246,000 SUVs due to unexpected braking

Volkswagen’s recall comes after 47 people complained to U.S. safety regulators about the unexpected braking issue with some reporting nearly being rear-ended by other vehicles.

What is shrinkflation? How companies hide inflation without increasing prices

If you haven’t seen a price increase on a product or service you purchased recently, chances are that the company may still be passing along the rising costs to you without the obvious price hikes.