Ultimate guide to Chicago farmer's markets
Here’s your 2025 ultimate guide to farmers markets in Chicago.
Father’s Day food deals, discounts
Food chains like Shake Shack, Applebee’s and IHOP are offering special Father’s Day deals, including free items and discounts on Sunday, June 15.
Heavy metals found in popular snack, nutrition bars, study reveals
A new report tested 165 nutrition and snack bars for heavy metals. Here's what they found.
CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month
Here’s a closer look at May’s CPI inflation report, and which prices increased and decreased the most.
Which states spend the most—and least—on fast food: How to cut your own costs
Fast food is no longer the cheap convenience it once was, with prices rising 47% over the past decade—well above the rate of inflation.
Chipotle adds new dip to menu after five-year drought, marking first new sauce since 2020
Chipotle's new dip will appeal to ranch lovers.
FanDuel to add fee on Illinois bets starting this year
FanDuel responds to Illinois tax changes with a new fee for customers. Here's when it takes effect.
Joann, Macy's, other store closures part of a 274% spike in retail layoffs in 2025
DOGE efforts are the leading reason for job cut announcements in 2025.
Walmart expands drone delivery service to 3 more states in race against Amazon
Walmart has completed over 150,000 drone deliveries since 2021 with partners Wing and Zipline.
Map: The ‘hidden’ cost of home ownership in each state for 2025
Maintenance, property taxes, energy and utilities, and home insurance are making owning a home costlier in these states.
Exercise equipment sold at Costco recalled after more than 100 injuries reported
Nearly 4 million units are involved in the recall after weight plates reportedly dislodged during use.
Drinking water alert issued for infants in 3 Chicago suburbs
Aqua Illinois has issued a drinking water alert for families with infants under six months old in Kankakee, Peotone and University Park due to elevated nitrate levels in the Kankakee River.
CDC links salmonella outbreak to 1.7 million eggs recalled across 9 states
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened at least 79 people across seven states, with 21 hospitalized, according to the CDC.
Aldi is cutting prices on hundreds of items for the summer
Retail stores and grocers are cutting prices and offering a bigger assortment of low-cost products to attract shoppers who are pulling back on spending in the face of an uncertain economy.
Michaels completes purchase of fabric seller Joann’s brands
Michaels has acquired Joann’s brands, including Big Twist yarn, after Joann's bankruptcy. Here’s what we know.
Coca-Cola recalls Topo Chico mineral water over bacteria concerns
Affected bottles sold at Costco and Sam's Club locations in Arizona, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas.
Over 1 million air conditioners recalled over mold exposure, CPSC says
The AC units were sold online and at several stores nationwide including Amazon, Walmart and Costco.