61 percent of Americans dread the holidays because of spending, survey suggests
Most Americans dread the holidays due to spending, according to a new survey.
Most Americans dread the holidays due to spending, according to a new survey.
City Council approves Chicago mayor’s $11.6B budget plan
The Chicago City Council has passed Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s $11.6 billion budget plan by a 39-11 vote.
The Chicago City Council has passed Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s $11.6 billion budget plan by a 39-11 vote.
4 health company executives accused in $1B fraud scheme
Four former executives of a Chicago-based health-information company are accused in a $1 billion fraud scheme.
Four former executives of a Chicago-based health-information company are accused in a $1 billion fraud scheme.
Businessman, Pink Taco founder Harry Morton found dead
Businessman Harry Morton has died at the age of 38, the coroner’s office has confirmed.
Businessman Harry Morton has died at the age of 38, the coroner’s office has confirmed.
Nevada passes 3M population mark with push from Californians
LAS VEGAS (AP) — California is playing an unparalleled role in Nevada's growth, as state population estimates surpassed 3 million people and the U.S. Census Bureau ranked the Silver State as the nation’s fastest-growing in 2018.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — California is playing an unparalleled role in Nevada's growth, as state population estimates surpassed 3 million people and the U.S. Census Bureau ranked the Silver State as the nation’s fastest-growing in 2018.
Elon Musk touts 146,000 orders for Tesla's electric pickup truck
Elon Musk says Tesla has received nearly 150,000 orders for its new electric pickup truck since the automaker revealed the futuristic vehicle earlier this week to mixed reviews.
Elon Musk says Tesla has received nearly 150,000 orders for its new electric pickup truck since the automaker revealed the futuristic vehicle earlier this week to mixed reviews.
Today is National Transfer Money to Your Son Day
Did you know Oct. 13 is National Transfer Money to Your Son Day?
Did you know Oct. 13 is National Transfer Money to Your Son Day?
Bar giving women free drinks based on how much they weigh; women who weigh more get more
A bar in Dubai is giving women free drinks based on how much they weigh.
A bar in Dubai is giving women free drinks based on how much they weigh.
Retiree loses home over $8 tax bill
A Michigan retiree has lost a home over an $8.41 tax bill.
A Michigan retiree has lost a home over an $8.41 tax bill.
Family seeks social media photographer who can double as 'mother's helper'
A job posting online by a family in New York City looking to hire a multi-hyphenated social media photographer, coordinator and “mother’s helper” is giving new meaning to the term hybrid role.
A job posting online by a family in New York City looking to hire a multi-hyphenated social media photographer, coordinator and “mother’s helper” is giving new meaning to the term hybrid role.
Fire danger causes Nissan to recall more than 450,000 vehicles
Nissan is recalling over 450,000 vehicles worldwide because a brake fluid leak could cause them to catch fire.
Nissan is recalling over 450,000 vehicles worldwide because a brake fluid leak could cause them to catch fire.
Mayor Lightfoot accuses Uber of paying off Chicago ministers
Mayor Lightfoot is accusing Uber of paying off Chicago ministers and is claiming the company was trying to keep her from passing a new rideshare tax.
Mayor Lightfoot is accusing Uber of paying off Chicago ministers and is claiming the company was trying to keep her from passing a new rideshare tax.
Chicago mayor pleads case in Springfield on casino, budget
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot crisscrossed the state Capitol Tuesday looking for help from lawmakers to make a Chicago casino feasible and shore up the city's budget.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot crisscrossed the state Capitol Tuesday looking for help from lawmakers to make a Chicago casino feasible and shore up the city's budget.
Some college graduates would give up coffee, shave head, spend week in jail to erase student loan debt, survey finds
A majority of college graduates with student loans said they would shave their head if the debt could be erased, according to a new survey, and some others said they would consider giving up coffee and even spending a week in jail.
A majority of college graduates with student loans said they would shave their head if the debt could be erased, according to a new survey, and some others said they would consider giving up coffee and even spending a week in jail.
Costco, HomeGoods and Lowe’s among major retailers closed on Thanksgiving 2019
While several stores choose to open early on Thanksgiving Day to get a head start on Black Friday sales for eager shoppers, a growing number of major retailers have said they’ll be closed so employees can spend the day with their families.
While several stores choose to open early on Thanksgiving Day to get a head start on Black Friday sales for eager shoppers, a growing number of major retailers have said they’ll be closed so employees can spend the day with their families.
IRS releases updated income tax brackets for 2020
The IRS on Wednesday released the updated tax brackets for the 2020 filing season, which have been modified to keep pace with inflation.
The IRS on Wednesday released the updated tax brackets for the 2020 filing season, which have been modified to keep pace with inflation.
Thousands search Mount Greenwood for scavenger hunt golden ticket
Thousands of people are prowling the South Side Mt. Greenwood neighborhood after a popular deli announced they're offering $1,000 to the winner of a scavenger hunt.
Thousands of people are prowling the South Side Mt. Greenwood neighborhood after a popular deli announced they're offering $1,000 to the winner of a scavenger hunt.
McDonald's CEO leaving company after having consensual relationship with employee
McDonald's chief executive officer has left the company after violating company policy by engaging in a consensual relationship with an employee, the corporation said Sunday.
McDonald's chief executive officer has left the company after violating company policy by engaging in a consensual relationship with an employee, the corporation said Sunday.
Olivia Newton-John's iconic 'Grease' ensemble fetches $405K
Two collectors said you're the one that I want to Olivia Newton-John's iconic "Grease" leather jacket and skintight pants at an auction Saturday in Beverly Hills.
Two collectors said you're the one that I want to Olivia Newton-John's iconic "Grease" leather jacket and skintight pants at an auction Saturday in Beverly Hills.
Feds investigating Under Armour's accounting practices
Under Armour Inc. is being investigated by federal authorities over its accounting practices.
Under Armour Inc. is being investigated by federal authorities over its accounting practices.