Blood pressure medication recalled due to cancerous chemical

Blood pressure medication recalled due to cancerous chemical

More than 500,000 bottles of blood pressure medication have been recalled for having high levels of a cancer-causing chemical. 

More than 500,000 bottles of blood pressure medication have been recalled for having high levels of a cancer-causing chemical. 

Chicago food banks already strained fear SNAP benefit suspensions
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Chicago food banks already strained fear SNAP benefit suspensions

Food pantries in Chicago are already under significant strain but fear what will come after SNAP benefits are set to be stopped amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Food pantries in Chicago are already under significant strain but fear what will come after SNAP benefits are set to be stopped amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Government shutdown's looming health care cliff
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Government shutdown's looming health care cliff

On Day 29 of the government shutdown, and lawmakers appear to still be at the same point of negotiations as they were on day one.

On Day 29 of the government shutdown, and lawmakers appear to still be at the same point of negotiations as they were on day one.

Illinois residents to lose SNAP benefits: What to know

Illinois residents to lose SNAP benefits: What to know

As the government shutdown continues, nearly 2 million Illinoisans will not receive SNAP benefits starting next month, officials warn.

As the government shutdown continues, nearly 2 million Illinoisans will not receive SNAP benefits starting next month, officials warn.

These states rank as the best for jobs in 2025, data suggests

These states rank as the best for jobs in 2025, data suggests

Searching for a job is a lot of work given how competitive the market is, but sometimes the location could be effective in finding and landing an opportunity, according to a new report.

Searching for a job is a lot of work given how competitive the market is, but sometimes the location could be effective in finding and landing an opportunity, according to a new report.

The Latina Exchange serves holiday dinner amid SNAP cuts
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The Latina Exchange serves holiday dinner amid SNAP cuts

Professional networking group, The Latina Exchange plans to serve over 60 meals to support community members who will lose their SNAP benefits on Nov. 1. The meals will be served in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository on Nov. 20.

Professional networking group, The Latina Exchange plans to serve over 60 meals to support community members who will lose their SNAP benefits on Nov. 1. The meals will be served in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository on Nov. 20.

Candy recall ahead of Halloween for allergen risk

Candy recall ahead of Halloween for allergen risk

A candy recall has been announced just ahead of Halloween after certain peanut butter and cashew bars were found to contain undeclared nut allergens.

A candy recall has been announced just ahead of Halloween after certain peanut butter and cashew bars were found to contain undeclared nut allergens.

Study shows an average of 15,078 pieces of mail are lost each month

Study shows an average of 15,078 pieces of mail are lost each month

A recent study shows that between 2022 and 2024, more than 542,000 pieces of mail were lost or went missing in the U.S., an average of 15,078 each month.

A recent study shows that between 2022 and 2024, more than 542,000 pieces of mail were lost or went missing in the U.S., an average of 15,078 each month.

Food pantries prepare for end of SNAP benefits on November 1 | ChicagoNOW
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Food pantries prepare for end of SNAP benefits on November 1 | ChicagoNOW

It’s been 28 days since the federal government shutdown began. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it would not have enough money to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - known as SNAP in November if no resolution is made before the end of the month. Camerin Mattson from the Greater Food Depository joins to explain the impact on Chicagoland residents.

It’s been 28 days since the federal government shutdown began. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it would not have enough money to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - known as SNAP in November if no resolution is made before the end of the month. Camerin Mattson from the Greater Food Depository joins to explain the impact on Chicagoland residents.

Here's how many people receive SNAP benefits in your state

Here's how many people receive SNAP benefits in your state

Across the country, there are over 41 million people enrolled in the federal government’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP.  

Across the country, there are over 41 million people enrolled in the federal government’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP.  

3M recalls over 13,000 thermal laminators overheating issue

3M recalls over 13,000 thermal laminators overheating issue

The laminator could cause a burn hazard and consumers with the devices are encouraged to stop using them.

The laminator could cause a burn hazard and consumers with the devices are encouraged to stop using them.

Target sends out layoff notices to 1,000 employees on Tuesday

Target sends out layoff notices to 1,000 employees on Tuesday

Target corporate employees learned Tuesday whether they are among the roughly 1,000 individuals affected by the company's layoffs.

Target corporate employees learned Tuesday whether they are among the roughly 1,000 individuals affected by the company's layoffs.