Chicago's housing market is heating up
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We talk to a local real estate agent about the year over year housing growth in specific areas in the city and suburbs.

Pet food recalled over bird flu contamination, house cat dead

A national recall was issued after an Oregon cat died from eating raw pet food contaminated with the bird flu.

Social Security changes coming in 2025
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The Social Security Administration is set to make some major changes next year.

Watch out for return scams
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Now that the holidays are over, scammers are targeting victims in a new way.

These US retailers and restaurants fell to bankruptcies, closings in 2024

The Container Store and Party City join Macy's, Stop & Shop, Big Lots and a handful of national pharmacy chains that are rolling up the sidewalks as a divide rocks the retail world.

Tips on avoiding winter scams
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Scammers are constantly devising new tactics to deceive victims.

FDA raises Costco egg recall to highest risk level over salmonella fears

The FDA issued the highest level of risk of Category 1 to a recall concerning eggs sold at Costco that could be contaminated with salmonella.

Amazon strike expands just days before Christmas
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The expansion of the strike against Amazon is increasing concerns about shipping delays just ahead of the Christmas and Hanukkah holidays.

Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2024

As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, Bank of America face federal lawsuit over Zelle payment fraud

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says the banks failed to protect hundreds of thousands of consumers from rampant fraud on the popular payments network Zelle.

Amazon workers continue strike during holiday shopping rush
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Amazon picket lines grew today from Skokie to the suburbs of Atlanta. More Teamsters-affiliated warehouse workers joined a nationwide walkout just days before Christmas.

Big Lots to start holding 'Going out of Business' sales at remaining locations

Big Lots announced it will likely not complete its purchase agreement to sell off its assets as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and is holding Going Out Of Business sales now.

Eggflation shows no sign of cracking, partly due to bird flu
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Egg prices are up and part of the reason is due to the bird flu. The virus has been hitting hens, causing a supply shortage, and that means higher costs for everyone.