Chicago's housing market is heating up
We talk to a local real estate agent about the year over year housing growth in specific areas in the city and suburbs.
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.
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
The Social Security Administration is set to make some major changes next year.
The Social Security Administration is set to make some major changes next year.
Watch out for return scams
Now that the holidays are over, scammers are targeting victims in a new way.
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.
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.
Potential 'fungal contamination' leads to nationwide recall of popular brand of eye drops: FDA
A popular brand of eye drops is being recalled nationwide after a consumer reported a "foreign material" was found in a sealed vial, causing potential contamination.
A popular brand of eye drops is being recalled nationwide after a consumer reported a "foreign material" was found in a sealed vial, causing potential contamination.
Tips on avoiding winter scams
Scammers are constantly devising new tactics to deceive victims.
Scammers are constantly devising new tactics to deceive victims.
Police warn of ?brushing scams? targeting holiday shoppers
Don't fall for this holiday scam!
Don't fall for this holiday scam!
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.
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.
Roosevelt University and UIC announce free tuition programs for low-income students
Two more universities are offering free tuition to low-income students.
Two more universities are offering free tuition to low-income students.
Amazon strike expands just days before Christmas
The expansion of the strike against Amazon is increasing concerns about shipping delays just ahead of the Christmas and Hanukkah holidays.
The expansion of the strike against Amazon is increasing concerns about shipping delays just ahead of the Christmas and Hanukkah holidays.
Amazon strike: Will it affect delivery of your packages?
Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities.
Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities.
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.
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.
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.
$606 million rate hike approved for ComEd customers
State regulators have approved a $606 million rate hike for ComEd customers.
State regulators have approved a $606 million rate hike for ComEd customers.
Amazon workers continue strike during holiday shopping rush
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Teamsters union launches historic nationwide strike against Amazon: 'Paying the price'
Days before Christmas, thousands of Amazon workers organized under the Teamsters union have gone on strike. Here's what to know.
Days before Christmas, thousands of Amazon workers organized under the Teamsters union have gone on strike. Here's what to know.
Chicago woman sues Amazon over alleged discriminatory delivery practices
A Chicago woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against the online retail giant, accusing it of deceiving Amazon Prime subscribers.
A Chicago woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against the online retail giant, accusing it of deceiving Amazon Prime subscribers.



















