Pre-cut watermelon, apples, other fruit recalled over listeria concerns: FDA

Buyer beware: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded their recall of pre-cut fruit products being sold at Walmart over concerns they are contaminated with listeria.

Open House Chicago 2020 takes on a new look during the pandemic
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Lynn Osmond, president and CEO of the Chicago Architecture Center previews Open House Chicago which will take place over the course of 10 days and across more than 20 Chicago neighborhoods.

Future of cities and real estate in a COVID-19 world
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Adam Segal, CEO of Cove, talks about how cities and real estate are changing in wake of the pandemic.

Hiring slows for 3rd month; US unemployment rate falls to 7.9%

America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened.

Layoffs remain high as 837,000 seek unemployment aid

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week to a still-high 837,000, evidence that the economy is struggling to sustain a tentative recovery that began this summer.

Christkindlmarkets in Milwaukee, Chicago canceled for 2020

The in-person Christkindlmarkets in Milwaukee, Chicago, and Wrigleyville have been canceled for 2020, officials announced on Thursday, Oct. 1.

Project HOOD forms new partnership with Career Builder
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Looking for a job is hard enough for anyone, but try doing it during the pandemic and you see why people get frustrated. That's why one South Side pastor is doing all he can to help those struggling with unemployment by hosting job fairs and beefing up the resumes of applicants.

Disney to lay off 28,000 workers at its parks in California, Florida

Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.

National Coffee Day 2020 deals: What to do to get that free cup

It's National Coffee Day, and a lot of stores are offering deals for a cup of joe to customers wanting a pick-me-up.

Home Depot selling giant Halloween skeleton: 'I love him'

Home Depot is selling the massive decoration for a few hundred bucks, touting the holiday must-have as a “spine-tingling centerpiece” with “creepy” animated LCD eyes that appear to move and blink.

Check your phone: Google removes 16 apps infected with Joker malware

Google has deleted more than a dozen apps from the Play Store after discovering they had been infected with Joker malware.

Here's how to stop receiving those political text messages on your phone

If you’ve just about had it with all the political ads on TV and the unsolicited calls encouraging you to vote for one candidate over the other, you’re not alone. However, political text messages also seem to be crowding up consumers’ phones as Election Day quickly approaches. 

Boredom prompts half of Americans to start holiday shopping early, study claims

The holidays can be a stressful time of year, thanks in part to all the hectic holiday shopping. After all, it’s not uncommon for people to dread dealing with the crowds at stores or malls, as everyone tries to find the perfect gift before it sells out.

CDC: Salmonella outbreak from recalled mushrooms infects people in 10 states

The CDC said a salmonella outbreak involving recalled mushrooms distributed to restaurants has infected dozens of people across several states.

Best Buy hiring thousands for upcoming holiday season amid pandemic

New numbers from the Labor Department show just how bleak the job market is right now, which is why Best Buy is getting swamped on the first day of its holiday season job fair.

Recall Alert: 250,000 saws sold at Lowe's might not turn off

Have you bought a Kobalt saw at Lowe's? If so, you might want to check it because it might not turn off.