FDA recalls more hand sanitizers over potentially dangerous chemicals
The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) rolling list of potentially dangerous hand sanitizers has just expanded -- again.
The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) rolling list of potentially dangerous hand sanitizers has just expanded -- again.
New rule protecting Chicago workers goes into effect New Year's Day
If you work in the city, you may be entitled to new employee protections which take effect this Friday. Attorney Brian Weinthal shares the important details of Chicago's Fair Workweek Ordinance.
If you work in the city, you may be entitled to new employee protections which take effect this Friday. Attorney Brian Weinthal shares the important details of Chicago's Fair Workweek Ordinance.
Chicago job search firm giving free career advice for one-day only
The unemployment rate in the United States is sitting just under seven percent. But one local business is offering to help out Chicagoans looking for work, for free.
The unemployment rate in the United States is sitting just under seven percent. But one local business is offering to help out Chicagoans looking for work, for free.
Home Depot recalls nearly 200K ceiling fans after reports of blades detaching, injuring people
Home Depot is recalling nearly 200,000 ceilings fans after reports of the blades detaching and injuring people.
Home Depot is recalling nearly 200,000 ceilings fans after reports of the blades detaching and injuring people.
Mad rush of refunds, exchanges expected after holidays
Now that Christmas is behind us, and everyone has their gifts, it's time for the mad rush of returns. This year, a record number of people are expected to send their presents packing. Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau breaks down what to expect when you return your gifts.
Now that Christmas is behind us, and everyone has their gifts, it's time for the mad rush of returns. This year, a record number of people are expected to send their presents packing. Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau breaks down what to expect when you return your gifts.
A Christmas warning for parents about dangers of toy batteries
As children open Christmas presents, a Redondo Beach couple is warning other parents about toy batteries.
As children open Christmas presents, a Redondo Beach couple is warning other parents about toy batteries.
Excedrin recalled over faulty packaging, child poisoning concerns
Multiple brands of the over-the-counter headache medication Excerdrin are facing a recall after many bottles were found to have holes in the bottom, prompting child poisoning concerns.
Multiple brands of the over-the-counter headache medication Excerdrin are facing a recall after many bottles were found to have holes in the bottom, prompting child poisoning concerns.
It's 'panic shopping' season: Here's what you need to know
Beverly Harzog from U.S. News & World Report talks about the rise of "panic shopping" and some of its negative consequences.
Beverly Harzog from U.S. News & World Report talks about the rise of "panic shopping" and some of its negative consequences.
Lean Cuisine recalls select frozen chicken meals after complaints of plastic in product
More than 92,000 pounds of select frozen Lean Cuisine baked chicken meals are being recalled after several consumers complained of finding hard white plastic in the product.
More than 92,000 pounds of select frozen Lean Cuisine baked chicken meals are being recalled after several consumers complained of finding hard white plastic in the product.
FBI warns of potential COVID-19 vaccine scams as nationwide distribution gets underway
The FBI said signs of a scam can include being asked to pay out of pocket to get the coronavirus vaccine or being asked to pay to put your name on a vaccine waiting list.
The FBI said signs of a scam can include being asked to pay out of pocket to get the coronavirus vaccine or being asked to pay to put your name on a vaccine waiting list.
US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of coronavirus
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
Tips for making returns this holiday season
The clock is ticking and Christmas is right around the corner! Right now, you might still need to buy or ship some gifts. Amazon?s Av Zammit joined Good Day Chicago to ease our concerns.
The clock is ticking and Christmas is right around the corner! Right now, you might still need to buy or ship some gifts. Amazon?s Av Zammit joined Good Day Chicago to ease our concerns.
Puppy scams up 280% amid COVID-19 pandemic compared to 2019
According to Honest Paws, a company that creates CBD products for pets, puppy scams amid the COVID-19 pandemic were up a staggering 280% between April and September.
According to Honest Paws, a company that creates CBD products for pets, puppy scams amid the COVID-19 pandemic were up a staggering 280% between April and September.
Honda issues major recall worldwide
Honda is recalling over 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. to repair drive shafts that can break, window switches that can overheat and a software flaw.
Honda is recalling over 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. to repair drive shafts that can break, window switches that can overheat and a software flaw.
Monday marks Free Shipping Day for online holiday shoppers
Hundreds of online retailers are taking part in Free Shipping Day with guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve.
Hundreds of online retailers are taking part in Free Shipping Day with guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve.
Parents warn against dangerous lithium 'button' batteries in holiday toys
Parents of children in the ICU are warning others about the dangers of holiday toys that use lithium batteries.
Parents of children in the ICU are warning others about the dangers of holiday toys that use lithium batteries.
Starbucks to raise minimum wage to $15 for US employees over next 3 years
The increase is more than double the current federal minimum hourly wage, for nonexempt employees.
The increase is more than double the current federal minimum hourly wage, for nonexempt employees.
Popular snack producer warns of possible cookie shortage ahead of holidays
Pepperidge Farm, which operates under the Campbell’s Soup Company, has warned it may experience a shortage of some of their popular cookie items due to the ongoing pandemic.
Pepperidge Farm, which operates under the Campbell’s Soup Company, has warned it may experience a shortage of some of their popular cookie items due to the ongoing pandemic.
Gun purchases spike in Illinois amid coronavirus pandemic, civil unrest
Illinois residents shopped for guns and applied for firearm permits more than any other time in the state’s history as the COVID-19 pandemic raged and Chicago dealt with civil unrest, according to state police data.
Illinois residents shopped for guns and applied for firearm permits more than any other time in the state’s history as the COVID-19 pandemic raged and Chicago dealt with civil unrest, according to state police data.
Applications to medical school up amid COVID-19 pandemic
Officials with University of Arizona's College of Medicine say more people are applying to their school, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials with University of Arizona's College of Medicine say more people are applying to their school, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.