Pacifiers sold at TJ Maxx, Amazon, other retailers recalled over choking hazard concerns

Pacifiers sold at major retailers nationwide including TJ Maxx and Amazon are being recalled because they pose a choking hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October

Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

Two Illinois COVID testing companies slapped with lawsuits from Minnesota AG
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COVID testing sites in Illinois have come under fire with the Minnesota Attorney General alleging two chains participated in fraud and deceptive practices.

State Farm to hire thousands of new employees across the country, including Illinois

State Farm is hiring thousands of full-time and part-time employees across the country following a record-breaking year of growth, according to a news release from the company. 

Virtual career fair for veterans taking place today
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Chris Newsome, senior vice president for RecruitMilitary, previews the job fair they are holding today for military veterans looking to transition in to the workforce.

Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US businesses

The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.

Inflation soars to highest rate in 40 years
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Inflation surged 7-percent in December, which is the highest rate in 40 years. FOX Business analyst Phil Flynn joined FOX 32 talk about it.

How to find at-home COVID-19 tests: Websites track availability as demand surges

At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.

Getting married is more expensive than buying a house in these 3 Illinois cities

According to a new report, it actually costs more money to get married than to buy a house in these 10 US cities — three of which are in Illinois.

Bank of America cuts overdraft fees

Bank of America is slashing the amount it charges customers when they spend more than they have in their accounts and plans to eliminate entirely its fees for bounced checks.

Electric space heater safety tips to prevent fires, other hazards

Electric space heaters are often used when the weather turns cold, but they also cause many house fires in the U.S. Here are safety tips to prevent such hazards.

New Illinois law allows retail car buyers to get full tax credit on trade-ins
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Kevin Keefe, chairman for the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, breaks down the new state law that allows retail car buyers to get full tax credit on trade-ins.