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.

Chicago El Milagro workers walk off the job

Workers at the El Milagro tortilla factory walked off the job Thursday at the facility in Little Village.

El Milagro workers in Chicago walk off the job
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Workers at the El Milagro tortilla factory walked off the job Thursday at the facility in Little Village.

Millions of Boppy products recalled after link to infant deaths

3.3 million Boppy products have been recalled after at least eight infant deaths were reportedly tied to the company's newborn loungers.

4 ways to save on wireless service for 2021

Wireless carriers are competing for your dollar like never before. Because a good deal always travels with fine print, it's important to scrutinize any offer which promises everything but your own cell tower.

Costco warns customers over delays on essential household item

Costco Wholesale is issuing a warning to customers that have purchased toilet paper and other common household items online, saying they may face delays in receiving their orders.

Macy's to hire 1,500 workers in Illinois ahead of holiday season

Macy's is looking to fill 1,500 positions across Illinois as part of a nationwide effort to hire up to 76,000 employees ahead of the holiday season.

Trucker shortage worries industry experts about future of transport

Tractor-trailers haul everything from food to feed families to cars soon-to-be on the road, but there’s a chronic shortage of truck drivers which is slowing deliveries of goods needed by Americans across the country. 

CVS filling 600 positions in Illinois during one-day hiring event

CVS Health is looking to rapidly fill 600 positions across Illinois as part of a nationwide effort to hire up to 25,000 employees.

Battle brewing over future of River Oaks Mall in Calumet City

There's a big battle in Calumet City to change a mall, filled with tons of memories, but not drawing a lot of crowds. Now there's a push and pull to decide what will happen to it.

BBB warns of scammers trying to sell flood-damaged cars
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Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau breaks down common scams that are happening in wake of hurricane season.

US unemployment claims rise as delta variant weighs on economy

U.S. unemployment claims rose last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID-19 infections may have slightly increased layoffs.

Fake championship sports rings seized in Chicago

Authorities say had the rings been authentic, their estimated worth would be $2.38 million.

Amazon eyes 125K more hires, $18+ per hour average salary

Amazon wants to hire 125,000 delivery and warehouse workers and said Tuesday that it is paying new hires an average of $18 an hour in a tight job market as more people shop online.

Bought chicken over last decade? You could be eligible for settlement payment

People who bought chicken products in the U.S. over the last decade could be eligible to receive payments as part of a $181 million settlement.

Supply chain shortages could make for a different looking holiday season
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Dr. Sean Coary from Loyola Quinlan School of Business talks about how this holiday season could look a little different due to supply chain shortages.