Walmart to hire 40,000 mostly seasonal US workers for holidays
Walmart is taking a cautious approach to the holiday shopping season as retailers face a slowdown in consumer spending overall due to surging costs on things like rent and food.
Walmart is taking a cautious approach to the holiday shopping season as retailers face a slowdown in consumer spending overall due to surging costs on things like rent and food.
Jack's Pumpkin Pop-up returns this week for Halloween season
If you like to get into the Halloween mood early, a local event has you covered, and we're not only talking about pumpkin spice. Jack's Pumpkin Pop-up returns later this week for its fifth season.
If you like to get into the Halloween mood early, a local event has you covered, and we're not only talking about pumpkin spice. Jack's Pumpkin Pop-up returns later this week for its fifth season.
Chicago hopes to implement better way to celebrate Mexican Independence Day, top cop says
Despite massive traffic jams that shut down the Loop area, city leaders are struggling to put parameters on future Mexican Independence Day celebrations.
Despite massive traffic jams that shut down the Loop area, city leaders are struggling to put parameters on future Mexican Independence Day celebrations.
Chicago hopes to implement better way to celebrate Mexican Independence Day, top cop says
Despite massive traffic jams that shut down the Loop area, city leaders are struggling to put parameters on future Mexican Independence Day celebrations.
Despite massive traffic jams that shut down the Loop area, city leaders are struggling to put parameters on future Mexican Independence Day celebrations.
Mexican Independence Day celebrations continue after several arrests, vehicles were impounded Thursday
Chicago police say there were several arrests as well as vehicles impounded as a result of the citywide celebrations.
Chicago police say there were several arrests as well as vehicles impounded as a result of the citywide celebrations.
Mexican Independence Day celebrations continue in Chicago for a second night
Mexican Independence celebrations were in full swing across the city Friday night.
Mexican Independence celebrations were in full swing across the city Friday night.
Caravans take over downtown Chicago ahead of Mexican Independence Day
Huge caravans took over downtown Chicago ahead of Mexican Independence Day — which is Friday.
Huge caravans took over downtown Chicago ahead of Mexican Independence Day — which is Friday.
Target releases top toy list for 2022 holiday season
Target and FAO Schwarz are teaming up to release an exclusive collection featuring toys under $20, and it will be available starting in mid-October.
Target and FAO Schwarz are teaming up to release an exclusive collection featuring toys under $20, and it will be available starting in mid-October.
UPS to hire over 100,000 workers for holiday rush
UPS promotes seasonal jobs as positions that can lead to year-round employment.
UPS promotes seasonal jobs as positions that can lead to year-round employment.
Chicago Labor Day weekend shootings: 10 killed, 46 wounded
Ten men were killed and at least 46 people, including a 13-year-old boy, were wounded by gunfire across Chicago over the Labor Day weekend.
Ten men were killed and at least 46 people, including a 13-year-old boy, were wounded by gunfire across Chicago over the Labor Day weekend.
Michaels hiring 15K holiday employees ahead of busy retail season
Michaels says it's giving holiday hires more earning potential.
Michaels says it's giving holiday hires more earning potential.
Gas prices for Labor Day travel continue to drop; Illinois residents paying $4.124
Illinois residents are paying $4.124 on average for gas this Labor Day weekend, a sharp drop from the state's record high of $5.562 on June 13. But, it's still much higher than Illinois' average price on Sept. 4, 2021, which was $3.374, according to AAA.
Illinois residents are paying $4.124 on average for gas this Labor Day weekend, a sharp drop from the state's record high of $5.562 on June 13. But, it's still much higher than Illinois' average price on Sept. 4, 2021, which was $3.374, according to AAA.
WOOGMS parade returns to Lake View for 60th year
The parade on the North Side, where everybody marches and nobody watches, returns Labor Day.
The parade on the North Side, where everybody marches and nobody watches, returns Labor Day.
Officials urge boater safety, awareness this Labor Day weekend
Officials across the state are urging residents and visitors to use caution while enjoy the holiday weekend on the water.
Officials across the state are urging residents and visitors to use caution while enjoy the holiday weekend on the water.
‘A Christmas Story’ sequel coming to HBO Max in time for the holidays: reports
One of the most revered holiday films in movie history is getting a sequel.
One of the most revered holiday films in movie history is getting a sequel.
Traveling this Labor Day weekend? Flying or driving, here’s what to expect
Summer is coming to a close, meaning millions of Americans will hit the roads and take to the sky for Labor Day weekend.
Summer is coming to a close, meaning millions of Americans will hit the roads and take to the sky for Labor Day weekend.
Labor Day forecast: Scorching temperatures, rain could bring sad end to summer for millions
Delays at major airports across the country are possible over the Labor Day holiday.
Delays at major airports across the country are possible over the Labor Day holiday.
Chicago to feel the heat through Friday ahead of cooler holiday weekend
Weather in Chicago remains warm with a few clouds on Friday. Expect cooler temps throughout the holiday weekend.
Weather in Chicago remains warm with a few clouds on Friday. Expect cooler temps throughout the holiday weekend.
Christkindlmarkets return to Chicago area: What you need to know
The Chicago Christkindlmarket will celebrate its 26th season at Daley Plaza this year.
The Chicago Christkindlmarket will celebrate its 26th season at Daley Plaza this year.
Turkey prices expected to surge this Thanksgiving, experts warn
Inflation and bird flu took a toll on turkey flocks.
Inflation and bird flu took a toll on turkey flocks.