National Burger Day: McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Pepsi offer discounts, freebies on May 28
National Burger Day is May 28 and to celebrate, several franchises are offering consumers freebies and discounts.
National Burger Day is May 28 and to celebrate, several franchises are offering consumers freebies and discounts.
'Darth Vader House' hits Houston market, on sale for $4.3 million
You don’t know the power of the dark side! But for $4.3 million, you most likely will as one massive Houston home just hit the market.
You don’t know the power of the dark side! But for $4.3 million, you most likely will as one massive Houston home just hit the market.
Starbucks workers say they are treated like 'coffee-making robots'
Some people who work at Starbucks say customers are ordering increasingly complicated drinks that are sapping their will to continue working at the coffee giant.
Some people who work at Starbucks say customers are ordering increasingly complicated drinks that are sapping their will to continue working at the coffee giant.
Lightfoot pushing to replace Chicago's lead water pipes as part of Biden plan
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is pushing efforts to make sure everyone in Chicago and surrounding communities has access to clean drinking water.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is pushing efforts to make sure everyone in Chicago and surrounding communities has access to clean drinking water.
US unemployment claims fall to 406,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and evidence that the job market is strengthening.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and evidence that the job market is strengthening.
Lightfoot wants to ban alcohol sales at stores in Chicago after 10 p.m.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says selling liquor at stores after 10 p.m. is a public safety issue.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says selling liquor at stores after 10 p.m. is a public safety issue.
Diapers, toilet paper, other consumer goods to cost more starting in June
The prices of many everyday items will start to rise beginning next month as the country’s economy eases its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The prices of many everyday items will start to rise beginning next month as the country’s economy eases its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
AAA says Memorial Day gas prices expected to hit highest in 7 years
Memorial Day weekend gas prices are expected to be the highest since 2014, according to AAA.
Memorial Day weekend gas prices are expected to be the highest since 2014, according to AAA.
Lightfoot unveils broad relief package for Chicago businesses, consumers
Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a package of ordinances on Wednesday designed to jumpstart recovery for Chicago businesses, workers and consumers in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a package of ordinances on Wednesday designed to jumpstart recovery for Chicago businesses, workers and consumers in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
One McDonald's is so desperate for workers it is giving away iPhones
A McDonald’s restaurant in Illinois is offering iPhones to try to attract new workers.
A McDonald’s restaurant in Illinois is offering iPhones to try to attract new workers.
CPD announces hiring efforts for variety of positions
Glen Brooks, CPD director of community policing, outlines some of the positions they're looking to fill this summer.
Glen Brooks, CPD director of community policing, outlines some of the positions they're looking to fill this summer.
As Chicago cabbies struggle, rideshare industry surges – including the price
It is a business that is dying off like the dinosaurs.
It is a business that is dying off like the dinosaurs.
No boil order issued after SW side water pumping station suffers second outage in a month
For the second time this month, a water pumping station that serves residents on the Southwest Side of Chicago lost power.
For the second time this month, a water pumping station that serves residents on the Southwest Side of Chicago lost power.
Buying a gift card? Watch out for gift card scams that leave you and your recipient empty-handed
One scam targets cards that have not been purchased yet. Scammers go to the gift card rack and scratch off and photograph the PIN. Then they keep calling the 800 number associated with the card, checking until someone has purchased the card and put money on it. They quickly drain the card before the recipient can use it.
One scam targets cards that have not been purchased yet. Scammers go to the gift card rack and scratch off and photograph the PIN. Then they keep calling the 800 number associated with the card, checking until someone has purchased the card and put money on it. They quickly drain the card before the recipient can use it.
Communities across US offering incentives for remote workers to relocate
Evan Hock, CEO of Make My Move, talks about their website which compiles deals from cities across the US enticing remote workers to move into their communities.
Evan Hock, CEO of Make My Move, talks about their website which compiles deals from cities across the US enticing remote workers to move into their communities.
New homeowner finds Jenga blocks holding up bathroom fixture
A new homeowner recently shared a video to social media after she discovered that the previous owners apparently used game pieces to prop up a fixture in the bathroom.
A new homeowner recently shared a video to social media after she discovered that the previous owners apparently used game pieces to prop up a fixture in the bathroom.
Feds warn Illinois residents of scam calls from CBP impersonators
A new telephone scam has emerged with people impersonating Customs and Border Protection agents to gain banking information from unsuspecting victims, federal officials warned Friday.
A new telephone scam has emerged with people impersonating Customs and Border Protection agents to gain banking information from unsuspecting victims, federal officials warned Friday.
CTA to boost workforce, hiring bus operators, trade workers and more
The Chicago Transit Authority is looking increase its workforce.
The Chicago Transit Authority is looking increase its workforce.
Used car values soar due to chip shortage, how to cash in on your clunker
A microchip shortage that is slowing down new car production is also turning up the heat in the used car market. Auto experts say you can get a good deal if you want to sell or trade in your used car.
A microchip shortage that is slowing down new car production is also turning up the heat in the used car market. Auto experts say you can get a good deal if you want to sell or trade in your used car.
US achieves another pandemic low with 444,000 new unemployment claims
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.