Water bottles sold at Walmart recalled after lids eject, cause permanent vision loss
Walmart is recalling a popular brand of water bottles after reports of the lid forcefully ejecting and causing permanent vision loss for at least two customers.
Your grocery bill could rise as fresh tomato prices set to jump
Major tomato importer NatureSweet warns of price increases as the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexican exporters ends, bringing a nearly 21% tariff on imports.
State Farm raising Illinois homeowners' insurance rates, watchdog group warns
State Farm is raising Illinois homeowners' insurance rates this summer. Here's why – and what advocates are calling for.
7-Eleven celebrates Slurpee Day 2025 with free drinks, tongue-tattoos
Celebrate 7-Eleven’s 98th birthday with a free Slurpee and freebies.
‘I buy crack houses’ billboards spark backlash in Cleveland neighborhoods
Billboards with slogans like “We buy crack houses" have popped up across Cleveland, sparking backlash from neighbors and city leaders who say the ads are offensive and disrespectful.
Rent payments could help Americans qualify for a mortgage, FHFA says
Experts say policy change will help Americans with 'thinner credit files' build equity and generational wealth.
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage: study
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage compared to all other homebuyers, a new analysis found.
Ford recalls over 850,000 vehicles due to fuel pump issues
Some of the recalled vehicles include certain model Ford Broncos, Lincoln Navigators, and Ford Mustangs.
'Click-to-cancel' rule blocked by court: What it means for your subscriptions
Subscriptions may remain harder to cancel now that the Federal Trade Commission’s “click-to-cancel” rule has been blocked by a federal court.
Wrap Wars: McDonald's Snack Wrap returns nationwide Thursday amid fast-food fight
McDonald's is bringing back the Snack Wrap nationwide on July 10, sparking a "wrap war" amid multiple fast-food chains.
Ritz cracker sandwich cartons recalled over mislabeling
The company is recalling the snacks 'as a precaution' after learning of a supplier error in packaging film for the popular snacks.
Early holiday shopping may help beat tariff-driven price hikes, experts say
For early-bird shoppers, now may be the best time to start holiday shopping.
Barbie launches a doll with type 1 diabetes | ChicagoNOW
The doll launched yesterday at the Breakthrough T1D Children’s Congress. The doll features an insulin pump that attaches to Barbie's waist and a continuous glucose monitor on her arm – a button held on by a strip of heart-shaped Barbie-pink tape. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
What goes on at a delivery warehouse during Amazon Prime Day? | ChicagoNOW
Prime Day is officially on, and while we’re all hunting for deals online, there’s a lot happening behind-the-scenes to get orders out the door. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
What is micro-retiring? Breaking down the Gen Z buzzword
Have you heard of micro-retiring? This is the latest buzzword among the Gen Z workforce, where people are taking breaks throughout their careers to rest, recharge or pursue passions. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.