Top tech trends coming out of CES 2022
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Tech-life columnist Jen Jolly breaks down some of the hottest items coming out of the CES 2022.

$29,000 for an average used car? Would-be buyers are aghast

The days when just about anyone with a steady income could wander onto an auto lot and snag a reliable late-model car or buy their kid’s first vehicle for a few thousand dollars have essentially vanished. “I’ve never seen anything remotely close to this — it’s craziness.”

Tesla recalls over 475,000 Model 3, Model S cars over safety issues

Tesla is recalling certain Model 3 and Model S vehicles sold in the U.S. over rear camera and trunk issues, the NHTSA said.

Tech security expert warns about sim card scam on T-Mobile customers

"Your phone essentially goes dead and the attacker ports out your number to their device and now they start receiving all of your calls, all of your text messages," Derigiotis said.

Metra hiring in the new year
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Metra announced that it will be hiring for several positions in the new year.

Analyzing year-end bonus trends as we approach 2022
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Michelle Reisdorf, district president for Robert Half in Illinois, breaks down some of the bonus and raise trends among employers as the pandemic pushes forward.

5 tips for elevating your job search in 2022
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Rebecca Ryan, founder of Next Generation Consulting, dishes out five helpful tips for navigating the job market in 2022 and finding a career path tailor-made for you.

GasBuddy says $4 per gallon national average not out of the question in 2022

Gas price projections from GasBuddy say that $4 per gallon as a national average is a possibility for 2022, a signal that the economy is recovering from the pandemic.

US home prices surged nearly 19% in October as market continues to boom

U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last year’s coronavirus recession.

Illinois 'Goth' house listed on Zillow goes viral

'THE GOTH HOUSE': A real estate listing in Illinois went viral due to the home's unique look.

The Neighbor Project aims to increase home ownership among working families
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Rick Guzman, executive director of The Neighbor Project, talks about their mission of providing opportunites for working families to buy their first homes and revitalize local communities.

BBB advice: How to make sure holiday returns go smoothly
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Steve Bernas, president and CEO of the Chicago Better Business Bureau, shares advice on how to make sure holiday returns go smoothly.

Powerball jackpot climbs to $416 million ahead of Monday's drawing

The $416 million Powerball Jackpot, the game’s second most valuable grand prize of the year, is up for grabs again Monday night.