FDA sets sights on banning menthol cigarettes
Mitch Zeller from the FDA Center for Tobacco talks about the dangers of menthol cigarettes.
Mitch Zeller from the FDA Center for Tobacco talks about the dangers of menthol cigarettes.
Chicago rapper Kanye West drops $200 jacket, first piece in Yeezy Gap line
Kanye West celebrated his 44th birthday on Tuesday by dropping his first collaboration with clothing retailer Gap, and the item sold out in an hour.
Kanye West celebrated his 44th birthday on Tuesday by dropping his first collaboration with clothing retailer Gap, and the item sold out in an hour.
Food 4 Less looking to hire more than 100 workers in Chicago
On Tuesday, Food 4 Less announced they would be hosting a citywide hiring event this week.
On Tuesday, Food 4 Less announced they would be hosting a citywide hiring event this week.
Kroger to hire 10,000 store associates nationwide in June
Kroger is looking to hire 10,000 store associates nationwide from a one-day recruitment event.
Kroger is looking to hire 10,000 store associates nationwide from a one-day recruitment event.
Tips for reducing your energy bill as summer heats up
Ed Krembuszewski, ComEd Energy Doctor, dishes out helpful tips for cutting down on your energy bill this summer.
Ed Krembuszewski, ComEd Energy Doctor, dishes out helpful tips for cutting down on your energy bill this summer.
Home prices reach new high in May as growth pace slows
The cost of homes in the United States hit a new all-time high in May for the fourth consecutive month. However, experts say the "continuous acceleration" of prices may finally be cooling after nearly a year.
The cost of homes in the United States hit a new all-time high in May for the fourth consecutive month. However, experts say the "continuous acceleration" of prices may finally be cooling after nearly a year.
Fischer-Price recalls baby rockers linked to 4 infant deaths
Fischer-Price is recalling two baby sleep rockers that have been tied to the deaths of four American infants since April 2019, the company announced Thursday in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Fischer-Price is recalling two baby sleep rockers that have been tied to the deaths of four American infants since April 2019, the company announced Thursday in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Condo buyers turn to Trump-owned buildings in Chicago due to price drop
Condo buyers who are looking for a deal are turning to Trump-owned buildings in Chicago.
Condo buyers who are looking for a deal are turning to Trump-owned buildings in Chicago.
May jobs report: US adds modest 559,000 jobs amid hiring struggles
U.S. employers in May added 559,000 jobs, which was better than April but still a sign that many companies are struggling to find enough workers.
U.S. employers in May added 559,000 jobs, which was better than April but still a sign that many companies are struggling to find enough workers.
Abbott Labs closes COVID-19 test assembly plant, 2,000 workers released
An estimated 2,000 workers who have been assembling rapid COVID-19 tests in Gurnee are out of work, according to a report.
An estimated 2,000 workers who have been assembling rapid COVID-19 tests in Gurnee are out of work, according to a report.
US unemployment claims drop to 385,000, another pandemic low
Unemployment benefit applications in the U.S. have dropped to 385,000, down 20,000 from the week before.
Unemployment benefit applications in the U.S. have dropped to 385,000, down 20,000 from the week before.
Free beer, other new incentives for Biden's 'month of action' ahead of July 4 goal
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including a number of new incentives and steps to ease barriers.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including a number of new incentives and steps to ease barriers.
Amazon says it will no longer test jobseekers for marijuana use
Amazon says it will no longer test jobseekers for marijuana use.
Amazon says it will no longer test jobseekers for marijuana use.
Ransomware attack on world's largest meat company disrupts global production
A weekend ransomware attack on the world’s largest meat company is disrupting production around the world just weeks after a similar incident shut down a U.S. oil pipeline.
A weekend ransomware attack on the world’s largest meat company is disrupting production around the world just weeks after a similar incident shut down a U.S. oil pipeline.
Target reopens fitting rooms at all stores after closing to customers during pandemic
Target said it began opening some of the dressing rooms at the start of Memorial Day weekend, and all were expected to reopen by June 1. The only exception is “a small number” being used for vaccine administration.
Target said it began opening some of the dressing rooms at the start of Memorial Day weekend, and all were expected to reopen by June 1. The only exception is “a small number” being used for vaccine administration.
How to protect yourself from post-pandemic identity theft
Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau talks about common scams to watch out for as more people are falling victim to identity theft.
Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau talks about common scams to watch out for as more people are falling victim to identity theft.
Muhammad Ali NFT could go for six figures
Muhammad Ali is about to meet the modern world, when a portrait of the boxing great will be sold as an NFT.
Muhammad Ali is about to meet the modern world, when a portrait of the boxing great will be sold as an NFT.
Study finds high levels of cancer-causing chemical in several sunscreen brands
Valisure, an online pharmacy that tests medications for safety found concerning levels of a cancer-causing chemical in commonly used brands of sunscreen produced in the U.S.
Valisure, an online pharmacy that tests medications for safety found concerning levels of a cancer-causing chemical in commonly used brands of sunscreen produced in the U.S.
White Sox unveil new South Side-inspired uniforms
The White Sox unveiled a new uniform Friday designed to honor Chicago's South Side.
The White Sox unveiled a new uniform Friday designed to honor Chicago's South Side.
Home-buying market sizzles into the summer
Beverly Harzog from U.S. News & World Report breaks down the home buying market and recent trends affecting Americans.
Beverly Harzog from U.S. News & World Report breaks down the home buying market and recent trends affecting Americans.