Here are the USPS deadlines to get a package to arrive by Christmas
The U.S. Postal Service is preparing for more gifts to be mailed this year than usual as the COVID-19 pandemic forces many families to spend holidays apart.
The U.S. Postal Service is preparing for more gifts to be mailed this year than usual as the COVID-19 pandemic forces many families to spend holidays apart.
UPS hiring for the holidays in the Chicago area
There?s no question, we love our essential workers, including the delivery services companies that keep our goods coming to our doorsteps. And to keep things moving smoothly for the holidays, the folks at UPS are hiring!
There?s no question, we love our essential workers, including the delivery services companies that keep our goods coming to our doorsteps. And to keep things moving smoothly for the holidays, the folks at UPS are hiring!
Chicago retailers hoping for a strong holiday shopping season
Black Friday is a week away and while online retailers are already rolling out the deals, it's Chicago stores that really need a boost, hit hard by the pandemic. Brad Plothow from Womply talks about what to expect during this year?s holiday shopping period.
Black Friday is a week away and while online retailers are already rolling out the deals, it's Chicago stores that really need a boost, hit hard by the pandemic. Brad Plothow from Womply talks about what to expect during this year?s holiday shopping period.
Report: 12M Americans to lose jobless benefits day after Christmas
According to findings by The Century Foundation, a policy research institute, 12 million workers will be on one of two main CARES Act programs — Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) — when funding expires on Dec. 26.
According to findings by The Century Foundation, a policy research institute, 12 million workers will be on one of two main CARES Act programs — Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) — when funding expires on Dec. 26.
Months after looting, Walmart on South Side reopening for the holidays
The South Side Walmart, which was looted months ago and had to close down, will open Friday in hopes of attracting holiday shoppers.
The South Side Walmart, which was looted months ago and had to close down, will open Friday in hopes of attracting holiday shoppers.
Top Chicago workplace trends of 2020
2020 has changed the face of how we live our lives and one of the biggest impacts has been where we work. Michelle Reisdorf with Robert Half Mangement Resources talks about some of the top Chicago workplace trends and what they mean for the future.
2020 has changed the face of how we live our lives and one of the biggest impacts has been where we work. Michelle Reisdorf with Robert Half Mangement Resources talks about some of the top Chicago workplace trends and what they mean for the future.
Survey: Third of consumers plan to spend less over holidays
A new survey finds the average person will spend one third less this holiday season than they did last year. U.S. News and World Report consumer finance analyst Beverly Harzog has the details.
A new survey finds the average person will spend one third less this holiday season than they did last year. U.S. News and World Report consumer finance analyst Beverly Harzog has the details.
Walmart resumes counting customers in stores due to coronavirus surge
Major retailer Walmart has returned to keeping track of how many people enter its stores as the U.S. faces a surging coronavirus caseload, the company confirmed to FOX Business.
Major retailer Walmart has returned to keeping track of how many people enter its stores as the U.S. faces a surging coronavirus caseload, the company confirmed to FOX Business.
Nike to release self-lacing Air Jordan 11 in December
The revolutionary new self-lacing Air Jordans also change color and feature flashing lights on the sides.
The revolutionary new self-lacing Air Jordans also change color and feature flashing lights on the sides.
Toys to avoid this holiday season
Parents everywhere are already snapping up those Black Friday specials, but now officials are warning them about the hidden dangers of some toys. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul talks more about his safe shopping guide.
Parents everywhere are already snapping up those Black Friday specials, but now officials are warning them about the hidden dangers of some toys. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul talks more about his safe shopping guide.
YETI recalls 15K traveler mugs due to burn hazard, offers full refund
The hazard is due to the lid’s magnet slider, which could eject hot contents and potentially cause burns, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard is due to the lid’s magnet slider, which could eject hot contents and potentially cause burns, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Ring recalls 350,000 video doorbells after some catch fire
Ring has recalled 350,000 video doorbell cameras because they could catch fire if installed incorrectly. It has received 23 reports of doorbells catching fire and eight reports of minor burns.
Ring has recalled 350,000 video doorbell cameras because they could catch fire if installed incorrectly. It has received 23 reports of doorbells catching fire and eight reports of minor burns.
709,000 seek unemployment aid as pandemic escalates
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, the fourth straight drop and a sign that the job market is slowly healing.
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, the fourth straight drop and a sign that the job market is slowly healing.
Debt collectors will be allowed to contact you via text, social media messaging, email by 2021
By next year, debt collectors will be allowed to contact debtors via text messages, email and even through private social media messaging.
By next year, debt collectors will be allowed to contact debtors via text messages, email and even through private social media messaging.
AMC launches private theater rentals nationwide after pilot program entices moviegoers
The trial program in October resulted in more than 110,000 inquiries.
The trial program in October resulted in more than 110,000 inquiries.
Romaine lettuce recalled again nationwide over E. coli concerns
Tanimura & Antle Inc. voluntarily recalled single head romaine lettuce that was shipped to nearly two dozen states over fears that the leafy greens may be contaminated with E. coli.
Tanimura & Antle Inc. voluntarily recalled single head romaine lettuce that was shipped to nearly two dozen states over fears that the leafy greens may be contaminated with E. coli.
Some grocery chains reinstating limits on toilet paper, paper towels amid rising COVID-19 cases
A spokesperson for Kroger, which operates more than 2,000 locations nationwide, said the grocery chain put limits on the essential items “to ensure all customers have access to what they need this holiday season.”
A spokesperson for Kroger, which operates more than 2,000 locations nationwide, said the grocery chain put limits on the essential items “to ensure all customers have access to what they need this holiday season.”
These stores, restaurants are CLOSED on Election Day
On Election Day, business goes on as usual for the most part. But some establishments are shuttering their doors so employees can cast their ballots.
On Election Day, business goes on as usual for the most part. But some establishments are shuttering their doors so employees can cast their ballots.
Lowe’s hiring 20,000 seasonal employees for holidays
Lowe’s is bulking up its staff as the holiday season approaches.
Lowe’s is bulking up its staff as the holiday season approaches.
FBI, federal agencies warn ransomware assault threatens US healthcare system
Federal agencies warned that cybercriminals are unleashing a major ransomware assault against the U.S. healthcare system. Independent security experts say it has already hobbled at least four U.S. hospitals this month, and could potentially impact hundreds more.
Federal agencies warned that cybercriminals are unleashing a major ransomware assault against the U.S. healthcare system. Independent security experts say it has already hobbled at least four U.S. hospitals this month, and could potentially impact hundreds more.