Brie cheese sold at Aldi, other stores recalled over listeria concerns
Savencia Cheese USA announced a voluntary recall regarding six different kinds of soft ripened cheeses manufactured at one of its facilities.
Savencia Cheese USA announced a voluntary recall regarding six different kinds of soft ripened cheeses manufactured at one of its facilities.
Retailers quietly offer 'returnless refunds'—but don't expect them to explain
Returnless refunds are a tool that more retailers are using to keep online shoppers happy and to reduce shipping fees, processing time and other ballooning costs from returned products.
Returnless refunds are a tool that more retailers are using to keep online shoppers happy and to reduce shipping fees, processing time and other ballooning costs from returned products.
First-time homebuyers are older than ever before, National Association of Realtors survey finds
The number of first-time homebuyers dropped to its lowest level in 2024 as the age for new homeowners climbed to a new record.
The number of first-time homebuyers dropped to its lowest level in 2024 as the age for new homeowners climbed to a new record.
Election Day freebies and deals
Election Day is a day for civic duty, but getting out to vote does have its perks. Here are the businesses offering freebies and discounts on Election Day.
Election Day is a day for civic duty, but getting out to vote does have its perks. Here are the businesses offering freebies and discounts on Election Day.
Popular baby product nearly causes child's suffocation, prompting warning to parents
It’s even marketed as ‘safe’ for children, but what a suburban mom experienced is something she doesn’t want any other parent to go through.
It’s even marketed as ‘safe’ for children, but what a suburban mom experienced is something she doesn’t want any other parent to go through.
Suburban couple warns popular children?s product nearly caused their baby to suffocate
A southwest suburban couple is sounding the alarm about a popular children's product. They say it nearly caused their baby to suffocate.
A southwest suburban couple is sounding the alarm about a popular children's product. They say it nearly caused their baby to suffocate.
National Sandwich Day 2024 deals and freebies
National Sandwich Day is Sunday, Nov. 3 this year, and a handful of restaurants are offering deals and freebies to celebrate.
National Sandwich Day is Sunday, Nov. 3 this year, and a handful of restaurants are offering deals and freebies to celebrate.
New Google store opens in Chicago suburb
Google has opened its first brick and mortar store in the Midwest.
Google has opened its first brick and mortar store in the Midwest.
New Google store in Chicago suburb offers shoppers a first-of-its-kind experience
Google’s first physical retail store in the Midwest opened Friday in suburban Chicago.
Google’s first physical retail store in the Midwest opened Friday in suburban Chicago.
UPS holiday hiring event this weekend: What to know if you're looking for work
UPS is looking to fill multiple positions this holiday season and here’s how you can apply.
UPS is looking to fill multiple positions this holiday season and here’s how you can apply.
Americans spending less money on Halloween
High prices have Americans spending less this year.
High prices have Americans spending less this year.
Nation's 1st apartment complex for the blind opens in Chicago
You may notice a new multi-colored building in the Illinois Medical District. It's an apartment building designed especially for people who are blind or visually impaired.
You may notice a new multi-colored building in the Illinois Medical District. It's an apartment building designed especially for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Woodlawn residents demand housing protections amid gentrification, rising rents
Renters and homeowners in Woodlawn are demanding housing protections after seeing the impact of gentrification on homeownership and rental costs.
Renters and homeowners in Woodlawn are demanding housing protections after seeing the impact of gentrification on homeownership and rental costs.
CEO makes bold prediction on housing market as trend signals positive outlook
Inter Ikea CEO Jon Abrahamsson Ring believes that the housing market will likely rebound before the end of this year amid rising mortgage rates.
Inter Ikea CEO Jon Abrahamsson Ring believes that the housing market will likely rebound before the end of this year amid rising mortgage rates.
Over 90% of Gen Z views housing affordability as their top voting concern
Each age group of eligible voters have different concerns that are most important to them and for Gen Z, it's affordable housing. Here to tell us more about the problems they're facing is Katherine Watt, a housing reporter with CNET.
Each age group of eligible voters have different concerns that are most important to them and for Gen Z, it's affordable housing. Here to tell us more about the problems they're facing is Katherine Watt, a housing reporter with CNET.
Will Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget plan include property tax hikes?
Joe Ferguson, President of the Civic Federation, discussed the possibility of property tax hikes in the mayor's budget plan.
Joe Ferguson, President of the Civic Federation, discussed the possibility of property tax hikes in the mayor's budget plan.
Recall expanded for Dynacare Baby Powder due to potential asbestos contamination
The baby powders were sold on Amazon.com and in several states.
The baby powders were sold on Amazon.com and in several states.
People's Gas pushes back on CUB's report warning of massive rate increases
A consumer watchdog group is warning that People’s Gas customers in Chicago could face historic rate hikes.
A consumer watchdog group is warning that People’s Gas customers in Chicago could face historic rate hikes.
US airlines need to automatically refund travelers for canceled, 'significantly changed' flights
Prior to this change, airlines set their own standards for when passengers were warranted a refund.
Prior to this change, airlines set their own standards for when passengers were warranted a refund.
Tiny space described as 'Harry Potter cubby' listed for rent in San Jose
A San Jose man is renting out a small space under a set of stairs, for "very cheap" with the promise to perform light chores. He said the space is big enough to fit a cot sits under a set of stairs.
A San Jose man is renting out a small space under a set of stairs, for "very cheap" with the promise to perform light chores. He said the space is big enough to fit a cot sits under a set of stairs.