Illinois rideshare drivers can start forming a union after new law signed | ChicagoLIVE
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Illinois is just the third state to allow rideshare drivers to unionize. Bailey Koch-Farwana from Service Employees International Union Local 1 joins ChicagoLIVE to explain the issues the union may bargain for and how it impacts rideshare users. 

One of the last living WWII Navajo Code Talkers to be honored Friday

Two Navajo Code Talkers remain. Their unbreakable WWII code helped secure U.S. victories in the Pacific and save countless lives.

Popular Reese's, Almond Joy ice cream bars recalled over labeling error

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is voluntarily recalling all lots of certain Reese's and Almond Joy ice cream bars after an internal review found inaccurate nutritional information on the products' cartons.

Tyson Foods to close two facilities, pursue sale of third amid cattle shortage

Tyson Foods is restructuring its beef business by closing facilities in Joslin, Illinois, and Eagle Mountain, Utah, while pursuing the sale of its Pasco, Washington, plant.

Midwest states rank among top 10 for livability

WalletHub ranked all 50 states in the country for livability with a few states across the Midwest ranked among the financial company's top 15.

Whole Foods recalls dips, salsas, guac, and more after Salmonella outbreak

The fresh jalapeño recall that followed a Salmonella outbreak that sickened hundreds of people across the country, caused changes at Chipotle and Qdoba, and led to a slew of related recalls has now spurred Whole Foods to pull more than three dozen products from its shelves.

Wealthy Americans are moving to this country as ‘golden visa’ demand surges

Wealthy Americans are increasingly looking overseas for relocation opportunities, fueling a surge in applications for one country’s “golden visa" program.

Nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef recalled over missed import inspection

Nearly 30,000 pounds of imported raw beef from South America have been recalled in two states over the failure to reinspect the product after arriving in the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

Target, Walmart, Whole Foods among stores affected by Salmonella outbreak recalls

Several of the nation’s largest grocery chains, including Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods, have issued recalls following a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people and been linked to jalapeño peppers. 

Chicago company recalls corned beef, pastrami sold nationwide

A Chicago-based company has recalled more than one-and-a-half tons of ready-to-eat pastrami and corned beef over Listeria fears, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported.

Jalapeño recall spurs alert for meat, poultry items from Kroger, Walmart, Albertsons, and others

A recent Salmonella outbreak that has made hundreds sick across 27 states has spurred a new public health alert for multiple meat and poultry items sold at major grocery and convenience store chains.