Recall alert: 234,391 pounds of ham and pepperoni recalled, could give you listeria

Listeriosis is a serious infection that can be fatal for the elderly, immunocompromised people, pregnant women and newborns. It causes fever, muscle aches, headaches, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, diarrhea, miscarriages, and stillbirths.

BBB warns of scammers on 'Giving Tuesday'

With all that money floating around, it is prime territory for scam artists.

Postal workers prepare for another pandemic crush of holiday gifts

Postal workers who recall packages and letters piled up in distribution hubs a year ago are gearing up for another holiday crush.

USPS releases holiday shipping deadlines

The holidays are coming up soon and it's not too early to start making plans for shipping gifts to friends and family. See the list of USPS shipping dates.

The best places to shop on Black Friday 2021

Last week, WalletHub published a report that found which retailers have the best deals for the shopping holiday.

Crowds converge on Mag Mile ahead of Black Friday sales
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Shoppers started crowding the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago on Thursday ahead of what is expected to be a very busy Black Friday.

Old Spice, Secret deodorant sprays recalled due to cancer-causing chemical

Proctor & Gamble is voluntary recalling all lots of Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirants and Old Spice Below Deck aerosol spray products with an expiry through September 2023 due to the presence of the chemical benzene.

Tips for avoiding Black Friday shopping scams
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Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau breaks down common shopping scams that are becoming increasingly common this time of year.

Thanksgiving shopping: Stores that will be open, closed for the holiday

For many years, stores were open on Thanksgiving, allowing consumers to shop or run last-minute errands before the feast hits the table.

Cybersecurity expert warns of scammers this Black Friday

Black Friday shoppers are ready and so are the scammers. While we’re looking for deals, they’re ready to steal our information. Here are some tips on how to avoid being scammed:

Experts warn of Black Friday scams
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Black Friday shoppers are ready and so are the scammers. While we?re looking for deals, they?re ready to steal our information.

Chicago area stores ready for Black Friday shoppers
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Retailers are preparing for a surge of shoppers this Thanksgiving weekend, but many will not even give people the option of shopping on Turkey Day.

Buying used tech gifts: how to save the holidays by going second-hand

Hot tech is this holiday’s hard get. You might consider buying used instead of going empty handed. We’ve got four things to look for so used doesn’t mean abused.

Buying used tech gifts: how to save the holidays by going second-hand
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Hot tech is this holiday?s hard get. You might consider buying used instead of going empty handed. We?ve got four things to look for so used doesn?t mean abused.

Chicagoland stores prepare for Black Friday shoppers
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Retailers are preparing for a surge of shoppers this Thanksgiving weekend, but many will not even give people the option of shopping on Thursday.

Tips for avoiding shopping scams this Black Friday and beyond

Retailers expect a big boost in holiday shopping this year but more spending also means more scamming, and the Better Business Bureau is sounding the alarm.