A historic shortage is squeezing an American dinner staple and relief could be years away
USDA data shows the nation entered 2026 with just 86.2 million cattle, down more than 8 million from 2019.
USDA data shows the nation entered 2026 with just 86.2 million cattle, down more than 8 million from 2019.
Roughly 23 million Americans trapped in jobs they want to leave over one costly fear
Nearly one in four American workers with employer-sponsored health insurance say they are stuck in jobs they want to leave because they fear losing coverage.
Nearly one in four American workers with employer-sponsored health insurance say they are stuck in jobs they want to leave because they fear losing coverage.
Construction workers uncover $10 million in gold while building sewer under former brewery
Construction workers in Belgium this week uncovered $10.4 million in gold while building a new sewer below a former brewery, according to local police.
Construction workers in Belgium this week uncovered $10.4 million in gold while building a new sewer below a former brewery, according to local police.
'Not a data center': Quantum Park CEO on misconceptions about development | ChicagoLIVE
The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park is often mistaken for a data center, drawing criticism against the development. IQMP CEO Harley Johnson joins ChicagoLIVE in the studio to clear misconceptions and address what they plan to do.
The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park is often mistaken for a data center, drawing criticism against the development. IQMP CEO Harley Johnson joins ChicagoLIVE in the studio to clear misconceptions and address what they plan to do.
Powerball jackpot reaches $1B mark, making it largest U.S. lottery jackpot this year | ChicagoLIVE
The Powerball jackpot has hit $1 billion, the largest U.S. lottery jackpot of the year so far. Private wealth advisor Hanna Grichanik from Northwestern Mutual shares advice on financial planning if you happen to win the jackpot.
The Powerball jackpot has hit $1 billion, the largest U.S. lottery jackpot of the year so far. Private wealth advisor Hanna Grichanik from Northwestern Mutual shares advice on financial planning if you happen to win the jackpot.
CPS proposing referendums about millionaire's tax, fines for undeveloped city land to boost funding
Chicago Public Schools is looking for ways to boost funding for the district's budget, raising a proposal to ask voters in November to consider a millionaire's tax or penalties on undeveloped city land for funding. Chalkbeat Chicago senior reporter Mila Koumpilova joins Good Day to explain the referendums and how they may play out.
Chicago Public Schools is looking for ways to boost funding for the district's budget, raising a proposal to ask voters in November to consider a millionaire's tax or penalties on undeveloped city land for funding. Chalkbeat Chicago senior reporter Mila Koumpilova joins Good Day to explain the referendums and how they may play out.
Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion ahead of next drawing
The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $1 billion ahead of the next drawing, making it one of the largest in the game's history, according to lottery officials.
The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $1 billion ahead of the next drawing, making it one of the largest in the game's history, according to lottery officials.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $975 million: Winning numbers, next drawing date
The Powerball jackpot is nearing $1 billion after no big winner in Monday night's drawing.
The Powerball jackpot is nearing $1 billion after no big winner in Monday night's drawing.
The million-dollar home is becoming surprisingly normal
A seven-figure price tag is becoming increasingly common as rising home values redefine what counts as luxury across the U.S. housing market.
A seven-figure price tag is becoming increasingly common as rising home values redefine what counts as luxury across the U.S. housing market.
Indiana Democratic Party chair: 'End the war' instead of extending gas tax holiday
Indiana drivers will continue paying some of the nation's lowest gas prices after Gov. Mike Braun extended the state's gas tax holiday, which had been set to expire Friday. Karen Tallian, chair of the Indiana Democratic Party, joins the show to discuss the extension and what it means for Hoosier drivers.
Indiana drivers will continue paying some of the nation's lowest gas prices after Gov. Mike Braun extended the state's gas tax holiday, which had been set to expire Friday. Karen Tallian, chair of the Indiana Democratic Party, joins the show to discuss the extension and what it means for Hoosier drivers.
New study reveals Americans feelings on free enterprise, capitalism and socialism
A new poll offers insight into how Americans view different economic systems, highlighting public consensus and division over the trade-offs, benefits, and disadvantages of each approach.
A new poll offers insight into how Americans view different economic systems, highlighting public consensus and division over the trade-offs, benefits, and disadvantages of each approach.
Powerball jackpot surges to $856 million
The Powerball jackpot has now climbed to one of the top 10 largest in the game's history.
The Powerball jackpot has now climbed to one of the top 10 largest in the game's history.
Illinois second to last state in building new homes, leading to homebuying bidding wars
Homebuyers across Chicago and the suburbs are finding themselves in bidding wars, paying hundreds of thousands of dollars above asking price to secure a home. Realtor.com senior economist Hannah Jones joins Good Day to break down the numbers and give you tips on navigating the current housing market.
Homebuyers across Chicago and the suburbs are finding themselves in bidding wars, paying hundreds of thousands of dollars above asking price to secure a home. Realtor.com senior economist Hannah Jones joins Good Day to break down the numbers and give you tips on navigating the current housing market.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX posts $541M loss; Starlink subscribers surge
SpaceX’s first quarterly earnings report since becoming a publicly traded company came with the news that it lost more than a half-billion dollars over the three months that ended in June.
SpaceX’s first quarterly earnings report since becoming a publicly traded company came with the news that it lost more than a half-billion dollars over the three months that ended in June.
FIFA World Cup: US host cities say FIFA owes them $1 million each from promised legacy contribution
U.S. host cities are demanding reimbursement from FIFA, claiming the international soccer governing body hasn’t distributed funding earmarked for operational projects for this year’s World Cup.
U.S. host cities are demanding reimbursement from FIFA, claiming the international soccer governing body hasn’t distributed funding earmarked for operational projects for this year’s World Cup.
SNAP benefit changes leave more Illinois families turning to food pantries
Common Pantry explains how recent SNAP benefit changes are affecting Illinois families, why food pantries can't replace federal assistance, and what people who lost benefits should do next.
Common Pantry explains how recent SNAP benefit changes are affecting Illinois families, why food pantries can't replace federal assistance, and what people who lost benefits should do next.
Chicago mayor's budget director stepping down
The person who helps decide how Chicago will spend your tax dollars is stepping down during an important financial moment of Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration.
The person who helps decide how Chicago will spend your tax dollars is stepping down during an important financial moment of Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration.
25 states sue to stop Trump administration’s latest tariffs
Twenty-five states have filed a lawsuit to block the most recent round of tariffs announced by the Trump administration.
Twenty-five states have filed a lawsuit to block the most recent round of tariffs announced by the Trump administration.
Social Security COLA 2027: How much payments are projected to increase
Social Security recipients are projected to get a bigger cost-of-living increase next year to counter a rise in inflation.
Social Security recipients are projected to get a bigger cost-of-living increase next year to counter a rise in inflation.
Powerball jackpot soars to $748 million for Monday's drawing
Monday's Powerball jackpot will be the largest prize so far this year.
Monday's Powerball jackpot will be the largest prize so far this year.