New York to roll out small shampoo bottle ban at hotels
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, hotels with more than 50 rooms will not be able to provide toiletry bottles under 12 ounces.
Exelon Foundation STEM Academy inspires next generation of leaders
Despite nationwide initiatives, the gender gap in STEM careers is still startlingly high. Women only make up 28% of the STEM workforce. Exelon Foundation seeks to change that with its annual STEM Academy at UIC.
Inflation unexpectedly fell to 3% in June
The consumer price index (CPI), a broad measure of how much everyday goods like gasoline, groceries and rent cost, dropped 0.1% in June from the previous month. It marked the first monthly decline since May 2020.
Costco raising membership fees for 1st time since 2017
Costco is raising its membership fees for the first time in seven years. Here’s when the new fees will take effect.
Proposed water rate hikes could raise Illinois residents' bills by $30 monthly
Water bills for Illinois residents could increase by nearly $30 a month if proposed rate hikes by private water utility companies are approved.
Roofing scams surge after storms: Tips to safeguard your home and wallet
Severe weather can take a toll on your home in more ways than one. One of the most common is damage to your roof. In a FOX 32 Special Money Saver Report, Dawn Hasbrouck shares details on how to spot it and avoid some scams.
Tips to safeguard your home and wallet from roofing scams after storms
Severe weather can take a toll on your home in more ways than one. One of the most common is damage to your roof. In a Fox 32 special money saver report, Dawn Hasbrouck shares details on how to spot it and avoid some scams.
Proposed water rate hikes could raise Illinois residents' bills by $30 monthly
Water bills for Illinois residents could increase by nearly $30 a month if proposed rate hikes by private water utility companies are approved.
Proposed water rate hikes could raise Illinois residents' bills
Water bills for Illinois residents could increase by nearly $30 a month if proposed rate hikes by private water utility companies are approved.
More credit card skimmers being found in popular stores, gas stations across the US: police
Police across the country are reporting a growing number of credit card skimming devices being found in popular stores and gas stations.
3 Chicago suburbs make list of wealthiest suburbs in America
Three Chicago suburbs have made the list of the Top 50 Wealthiest Suburbs in America.
Aurora welcomes diverse group of businesses to Fox Valley Mall
A dozen new businesses recently opened in Aurora's Fox Valley Mall.
Frozen chicken products recalled over listeria concerns
Frozen, ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to the possibility of listeria contamination. Here’s what to know.
Fox Valley Mall welcomes 12 new businesses
The City of Aurora said 85% of the businesses that recently opened in the mall are minority-owned, reflecting the growing diversity of the community.
US home prices hit another all-time high
The median U.S. home sale price soared to $397,954 in June, which was a nearly 5% increase from the year prior, Redfin data shows.
Unregulated Delta-8 weed poses health risk: 'It turned our lives upside down'
Buying Delta-8 weed at a gas station or head shop is akin to buying drugs off the street—consumers have no way of knowing exactly what's in it.
Big Lots to close up to 40 stores amid "substantial doubt"
Big Lots plans to close up to 40 stores in 2024 due to financial struggles from inflation and decreased consumer spending, raising doubts about its future operations.
Illinois and 548 Foundation create more clean energy job opportunities
The state of Illinois and the 548 Foundation have announced the Climate Works pre-apprenticeship program, aiming to strengthen the career pipeline for the green energy field.
Ammunition vending machines installed in grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma
The ammo machines use ID card scanning and facial recognition technology to verify the age of each buyer.
Tampons can contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic, study finds
Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.