At-home COVID-19 tests recalled over false positives
Hundreds of thousands of Ellume tests were recalled due to a manufacturing issue.
Hundreds of thousands of Ellume tests were recalled due to a manufacturing issue.
Bacon prices hit record high amid supply chain disruptions, increased demand
The cost of bacon was $4.77 in 2011 and has risen nearly 50% this year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics data.
The cost of bacon was $4.77 in 2011 and has risen nearly 50% this year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics data.
Volvo recalls older cars; air bag inflators can explode
Volvo is recalling nearly 260,000 older cars in the U.S. because the front driver’s air bag can explode and send shrapnel into the cabin.
Volvo is recalling nearly 260,000 older cars in the U.S. because the front driver’s air bag can explode and send shrapnel into the cabin.
Natural gas bills to increase this winter, experts warn
Experts say natural gas consumers in Chicago and the suburbs will likely be forced to pay hundreds of dollars more in the upcoming heating season.
Experts say natural gas consumers in Chicago and the suburbs will likely be forced to pay hundreds of dollars more in the upcoming heating season.
Natural gas prices could increase by hundreds of dollars this winter in Chicagoland
HEADS UP: Experts say natural gas consumers in Chicago and the suburbs will likely be forced to pay hundreds of dollars more in the upcoming heating season.
HEADS UP: Experts say natural gas consumers in Chicago and the suburbs will likely be forced to pay hundreds of dollars more in the upcoming heating season.
Tips for making the most out of a digital detox
Consumer tech columnist Jen Jolly talks about her week-long digital detox and why stepping away from our devices is crucial for maintaining our mental health.
Consumer tech columnist Jen Jolly talks about her week-long digital detox and why stepping away from our devices is crucial for maintaining our mental health.
Cook County releasing $75 million in rental assistance as eviction moratorium ends
After several extensions, Illinois' eviction moratorium ended on Sunday leaving some tenants uncertain about the future.
After several extensions, Illinois' eviction moratorium ended on Sunday leaving some tenants uncertain about the future.
USPS raises prices for holiday season; some deliveries to take longer
Changes to delivery speeds and prices came to the U.S. Postal Service this week.
Changes to delivery speeds and prices came to the U.S. Postal Service this week.
US food stamp benefits get historic increase starting in October
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will see a significant and permanent increase starting in October.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will see a significant and permanent increase starting in October.
US unemployment claims rise for 3rd straight week amid delta spread
U.S. unemployment claims rose by 11,000 last week to 362,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
U.S. unemployment claims rose by 11,000 last week to 362,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
How the Bears moving to Arlington Heights could affect local real estate
Chad Gilbert, owner and broker for RE/MAX Suburban and Precision Title, talks about how Arlington Heights real estate could be impacted by the arrival of a new Chicago Bears facility.
Chad Gilbert, owner and broker for RE/MAX Suburban and Precision Title, talks about how Arlington Heights real estate could be impacted by the arrival of a new Chicago Bears facility.
US home prices saw record leap in July from previous year
U.S. home prices soared in July from a year earlier by a record amount as buyers desperate for homes bid up prices amid a limited supply of available properties.
U.S. home prices soared in July from a year earlier by a record amount as buyers desperate for homes bid up prices amid a limited supply of available properties.
$25.4M in Cook County property tax refunds to be issued automatically
More than $25 million in property tax refunds will be sent over the next few weeks to Cook County homeowners who have overpaid.
More than $25 million in property tax refunds will be sent over the next few weeks to Cook County homeowners who have overpaid.
National Coffee Day deals and freebies you won’t want to miss
These companies are roasting up some great deals for National Coffee day that coffee lovers won’t want to miss.
These companies are roasting up some great deals for National Coffee day that coffee lovers won’t want to miss.
Chicago and suburban home prices are expected to go up almost 9 percent over the next year
LOOKING FOR A HOUSE? Zillow says the typical value of homes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area has gone up 14% over the past year to $282,568, and will rise 8.9% in the next year.
LOOKING FOR A HOUSE? Zillow says the typical value of homes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area has gone up 14% over the past year to $282,568, and will rise 8.9% in the next year.
Salmonella: CDC investigating outbreak linked to unknown food source
The CDC says a salmonella outbreak has been reported in at least 29 states from an unknown food source.
The CDC says a salmonella outbreak has been reported in at least 29 states from an unknown food source.
'The Conjuring' farmhouse in Rhode Island on the market
A supposedly haunted farmhouse in Rhode Island that inspired the horror movie "The Conjuring" is on the market. And the sales agent isn't hiding its terrifying reputation. In fact, the listing is all about the 3,100-square-foot home's creepy charm.
A supposedly haunted farmhouse in Rhode Island that inspired the horror movie "The Conjuring" is on the market. And the sales agent isn't hiding its terrifying reputation. In fact, the listing is all about the 3,100-square-foot home's creepy charm.
Chicago El Milagro workers say they were locked out of building after protest
EL MILAGRO LATEST: The Chicago El Milagro workers say after they walked off the job Thursday to protest working conditions, they weren't let back inside the facility to get their personal belongings.
EL MILAGRO LATEST: The Chicago El Milagro workers say after they walked off the job Thursday to protest working conditions, they weren't let back inside the facility to get their personal belongings.
El Milagro employees call for fair wages, better working conditions
Workers for El Milagro spoke out Friday against the company's work conditions and management during the pandemic.
Workers for El Milagro spoke out Friday against the company's work conditions and management during the pandemic.
Walmart won’t offer layaway option this holiday season
Layaway won’t be an option for holiday shoppers at Walmart, but the company is introducing another way to purchase through installments.
Layaway won’t be an option for holiday shoppers at Walmart, but the company is introducing another way to purchase through installments.