Costco to open new stand-alone gas station
Costco is set to open a new standalone gas station by spring. Here are the details.
Costco is set to open a new standalone gas station by spring. Here are the details.
Real estate giants crack down on exclusive 'off-market' home listings in major shift for buyers
Zillow and Redfin will ban properties marketed privately before appearing on multiple listing service.
Zillow and Redfin will ban properties marketed privately before appearing on multiple listing service.
Over 1.1M power banks recalled after reports of fires, explosions
Anker said the power banks must be disposed of at a 'certified facility that accepts recalled lithium batteries.'
Anker said the power banks must be disposed of at a 'certified facility that accepts recalled lithium batteries.'
Mitsubishi recalls nearly 200,000 vehicles due to rearview camera issue
Nearly 200,000 Outlander SUVs have been affected by faulty software that could cause rearview camera failure.
Nearly 200,000 Outlander SUVs have been affected by faulty software that could cause rearview camera failure.
Protesters gather outside Chicago Target store
Dozens of protesters showed up outside a Chicago Target store on Thursday. They say the company made big promises to Black communities, then backed off.
Dozens of protesters showed up outside a Chicago Target store on Thursday. They say the company made big promises to Black communities, then backed off.
These cities have the highest and lowest credit card debts in 2025
Credit debt is steadily growing nationwide, and these areas are affected the most by it based on a new study.
Credit debt is steadily growing nationwide, and these areas are affected the most by it based on a new study.
Ultimate guide to Chicago farmer's markets
Here’s your 2025 ultimate guide to farmers markets in Chicago.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Six new shops open in Brookfield, here's a preview
Shop until you drop! Six new stores have opened in the suburb of Brookfield.
Shop until you drop! Six new stores have opened in the suburb of Brookfield.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened at least 79 people across seven states, with 21 hospitalized, according to the CDC.