Survey reveals: Who's getting tips for the holidays – and how much?

Data shows that holiday tipping is down slightly and amounts are mostly flat. Here’s a look at who is getting tips for the holidays and how much.

Ritz crackers sold in 8 states recalled over undeclared allergen

The Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich products were recalled in eight states, including New York, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.

Lego unveils life-size World Cup trophy in new FIFA partnership

Lego and FIFA announced a new partnership unveiling a life-size Lego replica of the World Cup trophy, built from 2,842 bricks and matching the original’s 36.8-centimeter height.

Oil and gas prices expected to stay significantly lower through 2026

Noticing some relief at the gas pump? Oil and gas prices are expected to stay significantly lower through 2026, according to the latest forecast from the Energy Information Administration.

'Santa Frauds' and the 12 scams of Christmas: BBB warnings ahead of 2025 holidays

The holiday season brings cheer, and unfortunately, a surge in scams. The Better Business Bureau recently released its annual “12 Scams of the Holidays," highlighting some of the most common tricks scammers use to steal money or personal data around this time of year.

New UChicago AI tool helps renters spot red glags in their leases — for free | ChicagoLIVE
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LeaseChat is here — a free AI tool built by University of Chicago law students to help renters understand what’s really in their lease. Kimball Dean Parker joined ChicagoLIVE to show how it works: upload your lease, ask questions, learn your local housing laws, and even generate letters to your landlord. And yes, it’s available in English and Spanish.

SNAP: See the overpayment and underpayment rates for benefits in every state

There are around 42 million low-income Americans who receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The SNAP Quality Control system ensures recipients receive the right benefits and identifies both underpayments and overpayments.

New SNAP requirements now in effect,  USDA planning major overhaul of program

Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.

How AI is helping shoppers find the best Cyber Monday deals: ChicagoLIVE
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Adobe’s Vivek Pandya joined ChicagoLIVE to reveal how shoppers are using AI tools to make smarter purchases — from finding top-rated gadgets to tracking real-time discounts. He also explains why this year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday could hit record highs as consumers hunt for value.

Cyber Monday safety: Privacy expert shares red flags every shopper should know
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Cyber Monday isn’t over yet — and nearly four million Americans are expected to shop today. Data privacy expert and Privacy Bee CEO Harry Maugans joined FOX 32 Chicago to break down the top safety tips you need before clicking “buy.”

Children’s helmets sold on Amazon, Walmart recalled for failing safety standards

Outdoor Master has recalled about 24,300 children’s and youth helmets after federal regulators found they fail to meet mandatory bicycle-helmet safety standards.