iPhone owners could be eligible for settlement money | ChicagoLIVE
iPhone owners might be eligible for checks as part of a $250 million settlement with Apple. Business Analyst Gerson Gibbs breaks it down.
iPhone owners might be eligible for checks as part of a $250 million settlement with Apple. Business Analyst Gerson Gibbs breaks it down.
Mother's Day 2026 food deals and discounts
Mother's Day is a special time to show appreciation and love for all the mothers in our lives. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Mother's Day deals and freebies.
Mother's Day is a special time to show appreciation and love for all the mothers in our lives. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Mother's Day deals and freebies.
April job cuts up nearly 40%: See which industries had the most layoffs
Job cuts last month increased by 38%, according to a recent report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Job cuts last month increased by 38%, according to a recent report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Shell reports nearly $7 billion profits amid war with Iran
Shell posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profits as the surge in earnings was fueled by rising global fuel prices stemming from the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
Shell posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profits as the surge in earnings was fueled by rising global fuel prices stemming from the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
USDA makes 1,000 arrests in SNAP abuse, will require retailers who accept SNAP to stock more nutritious foods
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is cracking down on abuse of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), making over 1,000 arrests in a sweeping crackdown. The USDA is also implementing changes which will require retailers who accept SNAP to stock a broader variety of nutritious food.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is cracking down on abuse of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), making over 1,000 arrests in a sweeping crackdown. The USDA is also implementing changes which will require retailers who accept SNAP to stock a broader variety of nutritious food.
Elon Musk hit with $1.5M fine in Twitter disclosures settlement
Elon Musk will pay the massive fine to settle a long-running Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit over his 2022 acquisition of Twitter. The deal resolves allegations that Musk delayed disclosing his initial stake in the company.
Elon Musk will pay the massive fine to settle a long-running Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit over his 2022 acquisition of Twitter. The deal resolves allegations that Musk delayed disclosing his initial stake in the company.
Officials warn of banking spoof callers draining customers' accounts
Officials are warning customers about banking spoof calls that could trick them into emptying their accounts. Here's what to know.
Officials are warning customers about banking spoof calls that could trick them into emptying their accounts. Here's what to know.
Apple settlement: Owners of some iPhone models could get $95
Apple agreed to a massive multimillion dollar settlement for a class-action lawsuit in a deal that means owners may receive up to $95 for each eligible iPhone device. Here’s what you need to know.
Apple agreed to a massive multimillion dollar settlement for a class-action lawsuit in a deal that means owners may receive up to $95 for each eligible iPhone device. Here’s what you need to know.
Video gambling debate in Chicago area grows over crime, revenue concerns
A debate over expanding video gambling in Chicago is intensifying. Supporters tout potential revenue and critics warn of crime, addiction risks.
A debate over expanding video gambling in Chicago is intensifying. Supporters tout potential revenue and critics warn of crime, addiction risks.
Push for $25 minimum wage gains momentum amid rising costs
Chicago leaders are backing a proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour, arguing stagnant pay hasn’t kept up with soaring costs for essentials like gas, housing and healthcare.
Chicago leaders are backing a proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour, arguing stagnant pay hasn’t kept up with soaring costs for essentials like gas, housing and healthcare.
Are prediction markets rigged? Wall Street Journal reporter explains who really wins | ChicagoLIVE
Neil Mehta of The Wall Street Journal breaks down new findings showing a small group of traders dominate profits on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi.
Neil Mehta of The Wall Street Journal breaks down new findings showing a small group of traders dominate profits on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi.
GameStop makes $56 billion bid to buy eBay
GameStop launched a bid to purchase eBay in a proposed merger CEO Ryan Cohen believes can transform the companies into a major competitor for Amazon.
GameStop launched a bid to purchase eBay in a proposed merger CEO Ryan Cohen believes can transform the companies into a major competitor for Amazon.
Sony PlayStation lawsuit: Gamers may qualify for $7.85M settlement — What to know
Sony Interactive Entertainment has agreed to a proposed $7.85 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging it inflated prices for digital games.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has agreed to a proposed $7.85 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging it inflated prices for digital games.
Clinique and M.A.C.-owner Estée Lauder to cut 3,000 more jobs, mainly at its stores
Estée Lauder revealed this week thousands of more job cuts are in the works as the company continues its restructuring effort. The announcement came Friday as the company also increased its annual profit forecast, sending shares higher in pre-market trading.
Estée Lauder revealed this week thousands of more job cuts are in the works as the company continues its restructuring effort. The announcement came Friday as the company also increased its annual profit forecast, sending shares higher in pre-market trading.
Federal minimum wage could reach $25: What to know
A coalition of more than 100 labor, civil rights, and advocacy groups is backing new federal legislation to raise the minimum wage to $25 an hour.
A coalition of more than 100 labor, civil rights, and advocacy groups is backing new federal legislation to raise the minimum wage to $25 an hour.
National Nurses Week 2026: Deals and discounts
Some restaurants are offering deals and freebies to celebrate National Nurses Week, which runs May 6-12.
Some restaurants are offering deals and freebies to celebrate National Nurses Week, which runs May 6-12.
Tens of millions of taxpayers may be owed IRS refunds from COVID-era
Tens of millions of American taxpayers may be entitled to refunds or reduced penalties and interest due to delayed filing deadlines during the COVID-19 emergency declaration.
Tens of millions of American taxpayers may be entitled to refunds or reduced penalties and interest due to delayed filing deadlines during the COVID-19 emergency declaration.
National Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 deals and discounts
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
US national debt surpasses economy size for first time since WWII
New data shows the national debt has reached $31.27 trillion—slightly exceeding U.S. GDP—as officials and economists warn of long-term fiscal risks driven by rising spending and interest costs.
New data shows the national debt has reached $31.27 trillion—slightly exceeding U.S. GDP—as officials and economists warn of long-term fiscal risks driven by rising spending and interest costs.
US national debt surpasses size of the economy for first time since World War II
The U.S. national debt has now surpassed the size of the U.S. economy, a historic threshold that hasn't been crossed since the conclusion of World War II.
The U.S. national debt has now surpassed the size of the U.S. economy, a historic threshold that hasn't been crossed since the conclusion of World War II.