Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts lawsuit dismissed after claim of false advertisement
A judge has ruled against a woman who sued Kellogg’s, saying the strawberry-frosted Pop-Tarts didn’t have enough of the real fruit.
A judge has ruled against a woman who sued Kellogg’s, saying the strawberry-frosted Pop-Tarts didn’t have enough of the real fruit.
Applebee’s franchisee worker fired over email speculating longer hours, low pay
Applebee’s has confirmed that an employee of a Missouri-based franchisee has been fired after sending an email speculating that high gas prices and the end of pandemic stimulus money would force employees to work longer hours for lower pay.
Applebee’s has confirmed that an employee of a Missouri-based franchisee has been fired after sending an email speculating that high gas prices and the end of pandemic stimulus money would force employees to work longer hours for lower pay.
Ford recalls more than 730,000 vehicles to fix oil leaks, trailer brakes
The oil leak recall includes the 2020 through 2022 Ford Escape SUV and the 2021 and 2022 Bronco Sport SUV with 1.5-Liter engines.
The oil leak recall includes the 2020 through 2022 Ford Escape SUV and the 2021 and 2022 Bronco Sport SUV with 1.5-Liter engines.
March jobs report 2022: US added 431,000 jobs in sign of economic health
The U.S. added 431,000 jobs in March 2022 in a sign of a resilient economy — as unemployment fell to a pandemic low of 3.6%.
The U.S. added 431,000 jobs in March 2022 in a sign of a resilient economy — as unemployment fell to a pandemic low of 3.6%.
Corn could be the answer to high gas prices
Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.
Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.
Chicken breast, ground beef, pork prices set to surge higher
Most protein prices are forecasted to increase "substantially" due to higher feed costs.
Most protein prices are forecasted to increase "substantially" due to higher feed costs.
Tips for saving money and maximizing your finances
Money-saving expert Andrea Woroch dishes out helpful tips for saving money and avoiding sneaky fees and cash drains.
Money-saving expert Andrea Woroch dishes out helpful tips for saving money and avoiding sneaky fees and cash drains.
3 bills introduced in Illinois that would make college more affordable in the state
"Let me tell you the extra burden of having to figure out is it worth it to have me get eight extra hours to study this Saturday or do I have to work this job in order to make this month's rent, said Megan O'Brien, a graduate student at University of Illinois Springfield.
"Let me tell you the extra burden of having to figure out is it worth it to have me get eight extra hours to study this Saturday or do I have to work this job in order to make this month's rent, said Megan O'Brien, a graduate student at University of Illinois Springfield.
Tips on how to balance your budget, save money
"The first place you want to look is your energy bill," said Consumer Expert Andrea Woroch. "A lot of people don't realize if they have gadgets, small kitchen appliances that are plugged in, but not in use…that they actually still consume energy — even in off mode." Woroch says that could account for about 10 percent of your energy bill.
"The first place you want to look is your energy bill," said Consumer Expert Andrea Woroch. "A lot of people don't realize if they have gadgets, small kitchen appliances that are plugged in, but not in use…that they actually still consume energy — even in off mode." Woroch says that could account for about 10 percent of your energy bill.
Illinois lawmakers introduce bills to make college more affordable
Three Democratic state senators announced three bills in Springfield Wednesday morning, with students standing by who know the hard choices college costs can bring.
Three Democratic state senators announced three bills in Springfield Wednesday morning, with students standing by who know the hard choices college costs can bring.
FOX 32 Special Report: Ways to save money, balance your budget
When it comes to balancing your budget, it pays to think outside the box.
When it comes to balancing your budget, it pays to think outside the box.
Mother of Chicago rapper helps women bond out of Cook County Jail
Five women were released from Cook County Jail Wednesday, and more will be able to bond out Thursday.
Five women were released from Cook County Jail Wednesday, and more will be able to bond out Thursday.
Virginia woman digs $110K winning lottery ticket out of trash
It got messy for a Virginia woman who had to dig through the trash to find a winning lottery ticket that was worth $110,000.
It got messy for a Virginia woman who had to dig through the trash to find a winning lottery ticket that was worth $110,000.
Suburban Chicago woman sentenced to prison after making $286K off insider trading
A suburban Chicago woman was sentenced to a year in prison Tuesday for using insider trading information to purchase shares of a company ahead of its acquisition by her husband's employer.
A suburban Chicago woman was sentenced to a year in prison Tuesday for using insider trading information to purchase shares of a company ahead of its acquisition by her husband's employer.
College board surprises students with scholarships
Going to college is a major investment with tuition so high, but a few lucky students are getting some help.
Going to college is a major investment with tuition so high, but a few lucky students are getting some help.
Chicago City Council to consider plan to roll back 3 cents per gallon tax increase on Monday
In Illinois, drivers pay an average of 70 cents per gallon in fuel taxes. The state motor fuel tax is 39 cents alone.
In Illinois, drivers pay an average of 70 cents per gallon in fuel taxes. The state motor fuel tax is 39 cents alone.
Lightfoot to announce gas relief proposal Monday
With Illinois drivers paying an average of 70 cents a gallon in taxes, many are now pushing for a break.
With Illinois drivers paying an average of 70 cents a gallon in taxes, many are now pushing for a break.
Cryptocurrency scams on the rise, BBB warns
Cryptocurrency has quickly become one of the hottest items for investors in recent years. But with millions of Americans trying to get rich quick, it?s also becoming a favorite for scam artists.
Cryptocurrency has quickly become one of the hottest items for investors in recent years. But with millions of Americans trying to get rich quick, it?s also becoming a favorite for scam artists.
Chicagoland gas giveaway: Traffic plans announced ahead of giveaway
New traffic plans have been announced for the city and suburbs as $1 million in gas is planned to be given away.
New traffic plans have been announced for the city and suburbs as $1 million in gas is planned to be given away.
Oregon man cashes in forgotten lottery ticket, wins $8.9M
Wilbur Brown of Oregon purchased his winning multi-drawing lottery ticket on Christmas Eve in 2021 and forgot about it until February 2022. That’s when he found out he won the $8.9 million jackpot.
Wilbur Brown of Oregon purchased his winning multi-drawing lottery ticket on Christmas Eve in 2021 and forgot about it until February 2022. That’s when he found out he won the $8.9 million jackpot.