USPS holiday price hike, Social Security delay, Ozempic at Costco | Consumer news
Shipping gifts will cost more this holiday season as USPS raises rates on select services. A government shutdown could delay Social Security benefit updates. Plus, popular weight loss drugs sold at Costco and Steak 'n Shake's new rollout. | FOX 32's Good Day Chicago starts your morning off with the latest breaking news from across the area.
Shipping gifts will cost more this holiday season as USPS raises rates on select services. A government shutdown could delay Social Security benefit updates. Plus, popular weight loss drugs sold at Costco and Steak 'n Shake's new rollout. | FOX 32's Good Day Chicago starts your morning off with the latest breaking news from across the area.
Blasts in Gaza as Israel, Hamas prepare for peace plan talks
Israel launching more attacks in Gaza today ahead of planned talks to end the war there.
Israel launching more attacks in Gaza today ahead of planned talks to end the war there.
Cigarette-smuggling balloons disrupt flights, shut down Lithuania airport
Lithuanian authorities temporarily shut down Vilnius Airport late Saturday after up to 25 small hot-air balloons—some carrying smuggled cigarettes from Belarus—entered the country’s airspace.
Lithuanian authorities temporarily shut down Vilnius Airport late Saturday after up to 25 small hot-air balloons—some carrying smuggled cigarettes from Belarus—entered the country’s airspace.
Mount Everest trekkers rescued after blizzard slams Tibet days after deadly flooding in Nepal
A rare winter storm hit the Tibetan side of Mount Everest, stranding hundreds of mountaineers during peak season.
A rare winter storm hit the Tibetan side of Mount Everest, stranding hundreds of mountaineers during peak season.
Israel finalizing plans to return all hostages
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country will continue to work in full cooperation with President Trump and his team to end the war in Gaza.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country will continue to work in full cooperation with President Trump and his team to end the war in Gaza.
Hamas says it will release hostages, agrees to part of Trump peace plan
Hamas announced it would release all Israeli hostages and come to the negotiating table under the right conditions of a peace deal put forward by President Trump.
Hamas announced it would release all Israeli hostages and come to the negotiating table under the right conditions of a peace deal put forward by President Trump.
Sen. Durbin calls out president's administration for withholding funds
Illinois senator Dick Durbin is calling out President Trump for freezing more than two-billion dollars meant for transit infrastructure.
Illinois senator Dick Durbin is calling out President Trump for freezing more than two-billion dollars meant for transit infrastructure.
Trump mulls bailout for farmers after China tariffs
Illinois soybean farmers are facing bankruptcy because of the White House's tariffs.
Illinois soybean farmers are facing bankruptcy because of the White House's tariffs.
Expert weighs in on global backlash and peace prospects in Israel-Palestine conflict
North Central College professor William Muck discusses international reaction to the Gaza flotilla, the heavy toll of the war since October 7, and whether a new deal could bring lasting peace.
North Central College professor William Muck discusses international reaction to the Gaza flotilla, the heavy toll of the war since October 7, and whether a new deal could bring lasting peace.
Activists set sail on Chicago River in support of Gaza aid flotilla
The group of flotilla supporters made their voices heard - not by marching downtown - but by setting sail.
The group of flotilla supporters made their voices heard - not by marching downtown - but by setting sail.
Attacker, 2 Yom Kippur observers killed at Manchester synagogue: Reports
The victims have been confirmed as "members of the Jewish community," and the attack is being investigated as an act of terror.
The victims have been confirmed as "members of the Jewish community," and the attack is being investigated as an act of terror.
U.K. synagogue attack declared terrorism
A terrorist attack unfolds outside of a U.K. synagogue on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.
A terrorist attack unfolds outside of a U.K. synagogue on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.
Palestinian group organizes Chicago River flotilla
Israeli Naval forces have detained more than 400 international activists who were taking part in a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid.
Israeli Naval forces have detained more than 400 international activists who were taking part in a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid.
MasterChef All-Stars Live! brings cooking battles to the stage in Waukegan
MasterChef All-Stars Live! is hitting the road, bringing the high-stakes energy of America?s favorite cooking competition directly to the stage. Chef Michael Leonard joins us to preview the live tour, which features head-to-head cooking battles, audience participation, and behind-the-scenes stories. Catch it at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan, IL on October 11 at 7 p.m.
MasterChef All-Stars Live! is hitting the road, bringing the high-stakes energy of America?s favorite cooking competition directly to the stage. Chef Michael Leonard joins us to preview the live tour, which features head-to-head cooking battles, audience participation, and behind-the-scenes stories. Catch it at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan, IL on October 11 at 7 p.m.
Hurricane Imelda heading towards Bermuda
Hurricane Imelda is gaining strength, heading towards Bermuda with potential wind gusts of 100 miles per hour.
Hurricane Imelda is gaining strength, heading towards Bermuda with potential wind gusts of 100 miles per hour.
Feds detain 4 people outside Chicago shelter, officials say
Federal agents reportedly detained multiple people outside of a homeless shelter in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood on Wednesday morning.
Federal agents reportedly detained multiple people outside of a homeless shelter in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood on Wednesday morning.
Avi Loeb: Was the 1977 Wow! Signal from 3I/ATLAS?
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb is encouraging radio astronomers around the world to investigate whether interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is emitting any signals. He even raises the question of whether the famous 1977 Wow! Signal could be linked to the object.
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb is encouraging radio astronomers around the world to investigate whether interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is emitting any signals. He even raises the question of whether the famous 1977 Wow! Signal could be linked to the object.
World's tallest bridge cuts 2-hour mountain trip to just 2 minutes
The bridge is reportedly 2,050 feet above the river. It stretches nearly 10,000 feet long, with a main span of about 5,000 feet.
The bridge is reportedly 2,050 feet above the river. It stretches nearly 10,000 feet long, with a main span of about 5,000 feet.
Putin touts war efforts as Russians face fuel crisis
Russia is running out of gas! Rationing is now in effect in some areas as Ukraine continues its drone attacks on oil refineries.
Russia is running out of gas! Rationing is now in effect in some areas as Ukraine continues its drone attacks on oil refineries.
Trump, Netanyahu to meet amid Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal talks
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting on Monday as negotiators are trying to reach a ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas war.
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting on Monday as negotiators are trying to reach a ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas war.