Frozen shrimp recalled nationwide amid salmonella scare
A nationwide frozen shrimp recall is expanding.
A nationwide frozen shrimp recall is expanding.
IDOT hiring 1,000 seasonal employees for snow and ice removal
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on Monday that it's beginning to hire for the winter season through its annual "snowbird" program.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on Monday that it's beginning to hire for the winter season through its annual "snowbird" program.
Eviction scams on the rise as con artists take advantage of confusion, BBB warns
Scammers are capitalizing on confusion and stress surrounding evictions to take money from people with unstable living situations.
Scammers are capitalizing on confusion and stress surrounding evictions to take money from people with unstable living situations.
T-Mobile data breach: Company says investigation underway
T-Mobile says it is investigating a leak of its data after someone took to an online forum offering to sell the personal information of cellphone users.
T-Mobile says it is investigating a leak of its data after someone took to an online forum offering to sell the personal information of cellphone users.
Illinois announces new 464 area code for 708 region
Chicago’s south suburbs will receive a new area code in the coming months to meet the demand for new telephone numbers.
Chicago’s south suburbs will receive a new area code in the coming months to meet the demand for new telephone numbers.
Aldi looking to hire more than 1,800 people across Chicago-area
Grocery chain Aldi will host a "National Hiring Week" seeking to hire more than 2,300 new employees for stores across the state.
Grocery chain Aldi will host a "National Hiring Week" seeking to hire more than 2,300 new employees for stores across the state.
Ram pickup trucks recalled over risk of air bag launching shrapnel
Automaker Stellantis is recalling more than 260,000 Ram trucks over a potential hazard caused by side-curtain air bags.
Automaker Stellantis is recalling more than 260,000 Ram trucks over a potential hazard caused by side-curtain air bags.
US jobless claims fall for 3rd straight week as economy strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 375,000, near a pandemic low and another sign of strength for a rebounding economy and job market.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 375,000, near a pandemic low and another sign of strength for a rebounding economy and job market.
Scammers using QR codes to take people's money, BBB warns
Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau talks about a new trend of QR code scams.
Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau talks about a new trend of QR code scams.
Special Report: School bus driver shortage affecting suburban Chicago
With just weeks until the start of a new school year, there is a bus driver shortage.
With just weeks until the start of a new school year, there is a bus driver shortage.
Dollar General chairs recalled over amputation, pinching hazard
Dollar General recalled some sling lounge chairs after receiving reports the chairs collapsed and caused amputation and lacerations.
Dollar General recalled some sling lounge chairs after receiving reports the chairs collapsed and caused amputation and lacerations.
'Traumatizing' ordeal in West Michigan after real estate agent, client, and son wrongly accused of burglary
According to the Wyoming Police Department, they received a call from a neighbor who believed the house was being burglarized. This after another Black man was arrested for going into the house without permission a week prior.
According to the Wyoming Police Department, they received a call from a neighbor who believed the house was being burglarized. This after another Black man was arrested for going into the house without permission a week prior.
Employers charging unvaccinated workers higher health care costs, consultants find
Employers are beginning to tack on surcharges for workers who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, according to Merce, a global consulting firm.
Employers are beginning to tack on surcharges for workers who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, according to Merce, a global consulting firm.
Large job fair brings opportunities for military members, veterans and family
Chris Stevens, senior vice president of RecruitMilitary, previews their massive job fair open to military members, veterans, spouses and dependents.
Chris Stevens, senior vice president of RecruitMilitary, previews their massive job fair open to military members, veterans, spouses and dependents.
Baltimore company launches device that detects COVID-19, flu
The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.
The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.
July jobs report: US adds 943K jobs, unemployment rate drops to 5.4%
Hiring surged in July as U.S. employers added 943,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4% from 5.9% in June.
Hiring surged in July as U.S. employers added 943,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4% from 5.9% in June.
Suburban vaccination clinic offering free Six Flags tickets
Free tickets to Six Flags Great America will be offered at a vaccination clinic this weekend.
Free tickets to Six Flags Great America will be offered at a vaccination clinic this weekend.
2 million dehumidifiers with well-known brand names recalled due to fire risk
About 2 million dehumidifiers are being recalled in the U.S. because they can overheat and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
About 2 million dehumidifiers are being recalled in the U.S. because they can overheat and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
BBB warns of back-to-school scams as potential shortages loom
Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau breaks down common scams going around this time of year regarding back-to-school season.
Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau breaks down common scams going around this time of year regarding back-to-school season.
US unemployment claims drop by 14,000 to 385,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.