Portable charger recall: Nearly 500K power banks pose fire risk, officials say
Nearly half a million portable power banks are being recalled because they can overheat and pose the risk of a fire while phones are plugged in, officials said.
Nearly half a million portable power banks are being recalled because they can overheat and pose the risk of a fire while phones are plugged in, officials said.
Which stores are open and closed on Easter?
Here’s a list of which stores will be open and closed on Easter this year.
Here’s a list of which stores will be open and closed on Easter this year.
Here's what's open and closed on Good Friday 2025
While it’s not a U.S. federal holiday, Good Friday is recognized as a state holiday in several states – meaning there are some government offices, local businesses and other closures in some places.
While it’s not a U.S. federal holiday, Good Friday is recognized as a state holiday in several states – meaning there are some government offices, local businesses and other closures in some places.
Mortgage rates jump as tariffs hit markets; biggest spike in nearly a year
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week, according to the latest Freddie Mac data. Here's what to know.
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week, according to the latest Freddie Mac data. Here's what to know.
Trump says he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell: 'I'm not happy with him'
President Trump slammed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, after he warned that Trump's tariffs could slow growth and spike inflation.
President Trump slammed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, after he warned that Trump's tariffs could slow growth and spike inflation.
Ford recalls 123K vehicles in US over brake issue: What to know
Ford is recalling nearly 124,000 vehicles in the U.S. for the potential of "substantial loss of brake fluid," which can impact brake performance.
Ford is recalling nearly 124,000 vehicles in the U.S. for the potential of "substantial loss of brake fluid," which can impact brake performance.
Temu and Shein, both founded in China, raising US prices due to tariffs
Temu and Shein plan to raise prices for U.S. customers starting next week amid Trump’s tariff on goods shipped from China.
Temu and Shein plan to raise prices for U.S. customers starting next week amid Trump’s tariff on goods shipped from China.
Chicago City Council OKs ordinance targeting predatory towing companies
The Chicago City Council approved an ordinance aimed at putting more regulations on predatory towing companies.
The Chicago City Council approved an ordinance aimed at putting more regulations on predatory towing companies.
How to recession-proof your finances
A recent poll of dozens of economists, revealed they believe the country has a 50% chance of slipping into a recession this year as a result of President Donald Trump's tariff's and the economic uncertainty.
A recent poll of dozens of economists, revealed they believe the country has a 50% chance of slipping into a recession this year as a result of President Donald Trump's tariff's and the economic uncertainty.
Southwest Airlines: All the changes coming ahead of summer travel
May 28 is the date to know if you fly with Southwest Airlines. Here’s all the changes coming that day - and it’s not just checked bags and assigned seating.
May 28 is the date to know if you fly with Southwest Airlines. Here’s all the changes coming that day - and it’s not just checked bags and assigned seating.
Target baby food recalled over elevated lead levels, FDA warns
More than 25,000 packages of Target’s Good & Gather baby food are being recalled over potential lead contamination, according to the FDA. Health officials urge parents not to feed the affected product to children.
More than 25,000 packages of Target’s Good & Gather baby food are being recalled over potential lead contamination, according to the FDA. Health officials urge parents not to feed the affected product to children.
New Chicago Park District CEO talks programs, summer jobs, and Riot Fest
New Chicago Park District CEO Carlos Ramirez-Rosa visited Good Day Chicago to talk about the challenges and offerings this summer at the park district
New Chicago Park District CEO Carlos Ramirez-Rosa visited Good Day Chicago to talk about the challenges and offerings this summer at the park district
Here's where you can get free food on Tax Day, April 15
As Tax Day arrives, several restaurants are offering special deals to ease the stress.
As Tax Day arrives, several restaurants are offering special deals to ease the stress.
Engagement ring costs in 2025: How much couples are spending by state
A new study reveals how much Americans are spending on engagement rings in 2025, with some states shelling out over $10,000 on average. Here’s how costs vary by income, location, and ring style.
A new study reveals how much Americans are spending on engagement rings in 2025, with some states shelling out over $10,000 on average. Here’s how costs vary by income, location, and ring style.
US Postal Service proposes July rate hike: How much it could cost you
The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a rate increase that could take effect on July 13, pending approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission.
The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a rate increase that could take effect on July 13, pending approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission.
Planned Parenthood lab suffers data breach exposing information of 1.6M: What to know
Sensitive information exposed in the incident includes health insurance information, Social Security numbers, and financial information.
Sensitive information exposed in the incident includes health insurance information, Social Security numbers, and financial information.
High chairs sold at Target, Amazon recalled over entrapment hazard
Babyjoy High Chair Activity Centers are being recalled because they violate federal safety standards, posing deadly entrapment and fall risks. Here's what to know.
Babyjoy High Chair Activity Centers are being recalled because they violate federal safety standards, posing deadly entrapment and fall risks. Here's what to know.
Celery sold in 28 states recalled over possible listeria contamination
Listeria infection can cause fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, and in some it can be fatal.
Listeria infection can cause fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, and in some it can be fatal.
List: These are the groceries that have increased in price the most
Grocery prices keep rising – and these items are seeing the biggest price hikes, according to a new analysis.
Grocery prices keep rising – and these items are seeing the biggest price hikes, according to a new analysis.
Egg prices continue to increase, reach new record high
Egg prices have spiked and may not drop until after Easter due to high consumer demand. Here's what we know.
Egg prices have spiked and may not drop until after Easter due to high consumer demand. Here's what we know.



















