Looking for a new job? So are 45% of Chicagoans | ChicagoLIVE
Nearly half of U.S. professionals, including 45% in Chicago, plan to look for a new job in the second half of 2026. Robert Half’s Derek Walsh explains what’s driving the trend.
Nearly half of U.S. professionals, including 45% in Chicago, plan to look for a new job in the second half of 2026. Robert Half’s Derek Walsh explains what’s driving the trend.
Government regulations add nearly $132K to cost of new home, builders say
Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation's housing affordability challenges.
Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation's housing affordability challenges.
Chicago's social media tax is surpassing expectations, raising $16.4M in its first 4 months | ChicagoLIVE
Mayor Brandon Johnson is celebrating an early win as Chicago’s new social media tax has generated $16.4 million in just four months since its launch. Jung Yoon, chief of policy for Mayor Johnson, breaks down its immediate success.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is celebrating an early win as Chicago’s new social media tax has generated $16.4 million in just four months since its launch. Jung Yoon, chief of policy for Mayor Johnson, breaks down its immediate success.
Fox News Poll: Most rate the economy negatively, including half of Republicans
It’s less than five months until the midterm elections and voters are not happy with what’s in their wallets.
It’s less than five months until the midterm elections and voters are not happy with what’s in their wallets.
New ranking shows America's best and worst run cities
Which U.S. cities get the most value from taxpayer dollars? A new study is ranking the nation’s best-run cities.
Which U.S. cities get the most value from taxpayer dollars? A new study is ranking the nation’s best-run cities.
Pizza Hut sold by Yum Brands for $2.7 billion
Pizza Hut, whose famous red roofs dotted cities across the country before changes in the restaurant industry cut into its popularity, was sold for $2.7 billion.
Pizza Hut, whose famous red roofs dotted cities across the country before changes in the restaurant industry cut into its popularity, was sold for $2.7 billion.
Want to have a fun summer? It might cost you... | ChicagoLIVE
From food and travel to gas prices, summer expenses are expected to rise. Lorelei Salas, former supervision director at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, explains why this season is shaping up to be more expensive than previous summers.
From food and travel to gas prices, summer expenses are expected to rise. Lorelei Salas, former supervision director at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, explains why this season is shaping up to be more expensive than previous summers.
Americans expected to pay more to cool homes this summer, new research finds
Staying cool this summer is about to become an expensive necessity for Americans with residential cooling expenses soaring for the average family to use their air conditioning units, according to a new report.
Staying cool this summer is about to become an expensive necessity for Americans with residential cooling expenses soaring for the average family to use their air conditioning units, according to a new report.
Sleep Number plans $415 million bankruptcy sale
Sleep Number filed for bankruptcy last week and intends to sell its assets under a massive buyout from a Canadian bedding business.
Sleep Number filed for bankruptcy last week and intends to sell its assets under a massive buyout from a Canadian bedding business.
Breakthrough deal with Iran could end war and reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Trump announced that a peace deal has been reached with Iran and will be signed Friday. University of Chicago professor Paul Poast breaks down the deal and what it means for gas prices.
President Trump announced that a peace deal has been reached with Iran and will be signed Friday. University of Chicago professor Paul Poast breaks down the deal and what it means for gas prices.
Gas prices won’t drop anytime soon despite Strait of Hormuz reopening, EIA says
Ships will soon be sailing through the Strait of Hormuz again, and drivers across the country are all wondering when gas prices may return to where they were before the conflict with Iran began.
Ships will soon be sailing through the Strait of Hormuz again, and drivers across the country are all wondering when gas prices may return to where they were before the conflict with Iran began.
Car insurance rates are on the rise again, here's how to cut yours
Car insurance rates are soaring, nearly twice the rate of inflation. Dan Roccato from the University of San Diego joins Good Day Chicago to share advice on how to find a good deal.
Car insurance rates are soaring, nearly twice the rate of inflation. Dan Roccato from the University of San Diego joins Good Day Chicago to share advice on how to find a good deal.
Downtown Chicago rent prices reach an all-time high
Rent prices in downtown Chicago are reaching record highs as apartment construction slows.
Rent prices in downtown Chicago are reaching record highs as apartment construction slows.
Will County will soon welcome two new prisons
The Illinois Department of Corrections has announced plans to replace the Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill with two new prisons.
The Illinois Department of Corrections has announced plans to replace the Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill with two new prisons.
Rise in gas prices from Iran war could have helped inflation hit a 3-year high
U.S. inflation surged to a three-year high in part because of skyrocketing gas prices as consumer prices exceeded 4% in May’s overall inflationary spike.
U.S. inflation surged to a three-year high in part because of skyrocketing gas prices as consumer prices exceeded 4% in May’s overall inflationary spike.
Dog among 2 new screwworm cases; Canada blocks Texas livestock imports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm, widening a multi-agency response that has already triggered international trade restrictions.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm, widening a multi-agency response that has already triggered international trade restrictions.
Costco lowers some Kirkland prices after customers complain: "They’ve become too expensive"
Facing customers’ worries that prices of some Kirkland Signature products were getting too expensive, Costco is cutting prices on some of its house brand’s products.
Facing customers’ worries that prices of some Kirkland Signature products were getting too expensive, Costco is cutting prices on some of its house brand’s products.
Hibbett Sports owner plans to close 175 underperforming stores in major North American reorganization
Hibbett Sports will close 175 stores around the U.S. over the next three years as its parent company, JD Sports, looks to reorganize its footprint.
Hibbett Sports will close 175 stores around the U.S. over the next three years as its parent company, JD Sports, looks to reorganize its footprint.
Screwworms in Texas: What an infestation means for livestock, beef supply and the economy
The return of the flesh-eating screwworm fly in Texas has ranchers and government agencies scrambling to contain what could threaten a $113 billion cattle industry in the U.S.
The return of the flesh-eating screwworm fly in Texas has ranchers and government agencies scrambling to contain what could threaten a $113 billion cattle industry in the U.S.
Judge halts Trump SNAP state restrictions: What to know
A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s efforts to force states to comply with certain conditions in order to get billions of dollars in SNAP funding.
A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s efforts to force states to comply with certain conditions in order to get billions of dollars in SNAP funding.