How to avoid falling victim to coronavirus scams
Steve Bernas, president and CEO of Better Business Bureau Chicago and Northern Illinois, talks about common COVID-19 scams and how to stay safe in a scammer's world.
Steve Bernas, president and CEO of Better Business Bureau Chicago and Northern Illinois, talks about common COVID-19 scams and how to stay safe in a scammer's world.
J.Crew files for Chap. 11 bankruptcy as pandemic smothers retail
The owner of J.Crew is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, two months after the first person in New York tested positive for COVID-19.
The owner of J.Crew is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, two months after the first person in New York tested positive for COVID-19.
Kroger placing purchase limits on ground beef, pork at 'select stores'
Kroger confirmed on Friday that the supermarket chain will be putting “purchase limits” on fresh pork products and ground beef at “select stores.”
Kroger confirmed on Friday that the supermarket chain will be putting “purchase limits” on fresh pork products and ground beef at “select stores.”
More restaurants could start taking SNAP benefits
With millions of Americans filing for unemployment and food banks struggling to keep up with COVID-19-induced demand, more restaurants may soon be able to allow supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) recipients to use their benefits to purchase meals.
With millions of Americans filing for unemployment and food banks struggling to keep up with COVID-19-induced demand, more restaurants may soon be able to allow supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) recipients to use their benefits to purchase meals.
US jobless claims soar past 30 million as 3.8 million more workers seek aid
More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.
More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.
Stocks wrap best month since 1987 as coronavirus recovery continues
The S&P and the Dow Jones Industrial Average wrapped the best month since 1987 despite sliding on Thursday as total job losses related to the coronavirus shutdown topped 30 million.
The S&P and the Dow Jones Industrial Average wrapped the best month since 1987 despite sliding on Thursday as total job losses related to the coronavirus shutdown topped 30 million.
Indiana sees 57,000 more seek jobless aid amid coronavirus cuts
Federal statistics released Thursday show Indiana has had nearly 570,000 people seek jobless aid over the past six weeks
Federal statistics released Thursday show Indiana has had nearly 570,000 people seek jobless aid over the past six weeks
Need toilet paper? You can order from the companies who produce it
Consumers who can't find toilet paper in their local stores can buy straight from the source.
Consumers who can't find toilet paper in their local stores can buy straight from the source.
Many laid-off US workers due to coronavirus might make more money with unemployment benefits
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.
Coronavirus pushes cities to cap third-party delivery fees
More U.S. cities are capping commission fees third party delivery services charge restaurants, many of which are mom-and-pop small business owners.
More U.S. cities are capping commission fees third party delivery services charge restaurants, many of which are mom-and-pop small business owners.
#ThankYouHeroes: Mattel unveils new collection of toys honoring front line workers of COVID-19
All net proceeds will be donated to #FirstRespondersFirst, an initiative created to help provide essential supplies, equipment and resources for health care workers and their families.
All net proceeds will be donated to #FirstRespondersFirst, an initiative created to help provide essential supplies, equipment and resources for health care workers and their families.
No, don't inject disinfectant: Outcry over Trump's musing
The maker of Lysol and another disinfectant says its products should not be used as an internal treatment for the coronavirus.
The maker of Lysol and another disinfectant says its products should not be used as an internal treatment for the coronavirus.
Indiana tops 500,000 job losses since virus shutdowns began
Indiana has totaled about 515,000 jobless claims in the five-week period.
Indiana has totaled about 515,000 jobless claims in the five-week period.
US unemployment claims surge by another 4.4 million
More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as job cuts escalated across an economy that remains all but shut down, the government said Thursday.
More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as job cuts escalated across an economy that remains all but shut down, the government said Thursday.
Tyson to suspend operations at largest pork plant indefinitely following coronavirus outbreak
Tyson Foods suspended operations Wednesday at an Iowa plant that is critical to the nation’s pork supply but had been blamed for fueling a massive coronavirus outbreak in the community.
Tyson Foods suspended operations Wednesday at an Iowa plant that is critical to the nation’s pork supply but had been blamed for fueling a massive coronavirus outbreak in the community.
Tips for new graduates entering the workforce
Career coach Fran Berrick joins the show to dish out some helpful tips for recent graduates entering the workforce.
Career coach Fran Berrick joins the show to dish out some helpful tips for recent graduates entering the workforce.
Tips for navigating the job market during a pandemic
Christine Cruzvergara, vice president of higher education at Handshake, joins us via Skype to talk about what job hunting will look like in the wake of COVID-19
Christine Cruzvergara, vice president of higher education at Handshake, joins us via Skype to talk about what job hunting will look like in the wake of COVID-19
Disney suspends pay for 100,000 employees: report
Walt Disney Co. will stop paying more than 100,000 employees this week, nearly half of its workforce, as the world's biggest entertainment company tries to weather the coronavirus lockdown, it was reported Monday.
Walt Disney Co. will stop paying more than 100,000 employees this week, nearly half of its workforce, as the world's biggest entertainment company tries to weather the coronavirus lockdown, it was reported Monday.
Land O' Lakes drops 'racist' Native American image from packaging after nearly 100 years
The logo, which has been the company’s label for nearly 100 years since it was founded in Minnesota in 1921, has been called “racist” and criticized for its use of the “butter maiden.”
The logo, which has been the company’s label for nearly 100 years since it was founded in Minnesota in 1921, has been called “racist” and criticized for its use of the “butter maiden.”
Illinois jobless claims down 30%, 654,000 filed since March
Another 141,049 people in Illinois filed for unemployment last week, the third of an unprecedented period of jobless claims, although the number represented a 30% drop from the previous record-setting week.
Another 141,049 people in Illinois filed for unemployment last week, the third of an unprecedented period of jobless claims, although the number represented a 30% drop from the previous record-setting week.