US unemployment claims tick up to 412,000 from pandemic low

The Labor Department said jobless claims in the U.S. rose 37,000 from the week before to 412,000, an increase for the first time since April.

Exelon threatens to close 2 power plants after lawmakers fail to pass energy bill
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After the General Assembly failed to pass his 900-page clean energy proposal, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said Wednesday he still hopes it will soon become law.

Exelon threatens to close 2 power plants after Illinois lawmakers fail to pass energy bill

On Wednesday, Governor JB Pritzker threw down a political marker after state lawmakers failed to approve a 900-page energy proposal that has electric utility giant Exelon renewing its threat to shut down two nuclear power plants in Illinois.

Toxic 'forever chemicals' detected in half of US makeup, study finds

More than half the makeup sold in the U.S. and Canada contains toxic “forever chemicals” associated with serious health conditions, a new study found.

Freshpet recalls dog food due to potential salmonella contamination

Freshpet is recalling some Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef & Egg Recipe Dog Food that may have been sold at some Publix and Target stores.

PHOTOS: Boxer Sugar Ray Leonard lists LA mansion for $46.5-million

Former professional boxer Sugar Ray Leonard is listing his seven-bedroom Pacific Palisades Los Angeles mansion for $46.5 million.

High lead levels found in 2 Happy Tot baby food products, lawsuit alleges

A lawsuit filed against Nurture Inc. alleges that unhealthy levels of lead were found in two of their Happy Family Organics baby food products sold at Target and Whole Foods.

Pet food recall due to potential salmonella contamination

Freshpet Inc. is recalling a batch of beef-and-egg flavored food for small dogs because of potential salmonella contamination, according to reports.

Girl Scouts have millions of unsold cookies

The Girl Scouts have an unusual problem this year: 15 million boxes of unsold cookies.

Medicare scam claims to offer 'free' genetic test kit, BBB warns

A scam targeting those on Medicare offers a “free” genetic testing kit that screens for a predisposition to heart disease or cancer, the BBB warned.

US weekly unemployment claims fall to 376,000, sixth straight drop

The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.

Illinois electricity consumers, beware! Rate increase alert

Nine-hundred pages of energy legislation pending in the Illinois State Capitol also contains a rate increase for electricity consumers. The only question: just how big will it be?

Beech-Nut recalls baby rice cereal over high arsenic levels

Beech-Nut is recalling its “Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal” over high levels of arsenic found in one sample. The company also said it will stop selling the product.