Former NFL great Tom Brady selling watches, football items at auction
Tom Brady is selling a slew of watches and pieces from his legendary football career at auction.
Fortnite refunds are rolling out to 'tricked' customers: Here's how to apply
The FTC has begun issuing refunds to Fortnite players who were charged for unintended purchases, following a $520 million settlement with Epic Games.
Your 2024 holiday tipping guide: Who to tip and how much
A new survey shows that more Americans plan to tip service workers this holiday season, but the tipping amounts may be lower.
Here are the cities with the least sustainable credit card debts
Americans living in these cities are experiencing a high amount of credit card debt which could take them a longer time to pay off, according to a recent study.
Illinois Labor Department files bankruptcy claims against Foxtrot, Dom’s Kitchen to recover unpaid wages
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is working to recover more than $3.8 million in unpaid wages and benefits for over 350 employees left jobless after their employers abruptly shut down earlier this year.
Minimum wage in Cook County to increase Jan. 1
Cook County leaders are reminding residents about the upcoming minimum wage increase set to take effect on Jan. 1.
Chicago’s parking meter deal still haunts the city’s finances 16 years later
On this day, Chicago marks the anniversary of a financial deal so contentious it’s often referred to as one of the city’s biggest blunders—the infamous 75-year parking meter lease.
Who is Jon Collins-Black? What to know about his $2M buried treasure hunt
The investor and entrepreneur came up with an idea during the pandemic to hide treasure and have people go on a journey to find it.
Largest gold deposit in the world found; worth $83 billion
China has discovered what is being called the world's largest gold deposit, valued at $83 billion, located 12 miles underground in Pingjiang County, according to state media.
Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau to meet in Florida to discuss tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew to Florida on Friday to meet with President-elect Donald Trump following his threats to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products.
What stores are open on Thanksgiving 2024 in the Chicago area?
Wondering where to pop in for those last-minute Thanksgiving buys? Here’s a list of grocery stores open and closed on Thanksgiving.
Macy's delays Q3 earnings after employee conceals $154M in expenses
Macy's announced a delay in releasing its full quarterly results after discovering that an employee intentionally hid $132 million to $154 million in expenses.
How much money does it take to be financially successful? Depends on who you ask
Boomers and Gen Z had different answers in a new survey about how much money you need to be financially successful. But as it turns out, they may not be that far apart when you consider inflation.
