Amazon's $2.5 billion settlement with the FTC may lead to refunds for Prime members due to accusations of improper enrollment and cancellation processes. Eligible customers will receive varying amounts up to $51.

Tyson and co-plaintiffs say former Carma executives ran the company like a "personal piggy bank" and are seeking more than $50 million in federal court.

A JPMorgan survey reported by Crain's finds Illinois firms expect revenue and profit gains for 2026 but report much lower confidence in the state's economy.

Plaintiffs filed a federal suit in Chicago alleging the McRib's name and shape mislead shoppers into buying a sandwich with no actual rib meat. The complaint seeks class status and damages.

Chicago residents face higher costs for services in 2023, including a 30-cent toll increase on the Chicago Skyway and rising utility rates, bag fees, rideshare service charges, and liquor taxes.

Thieves burglarized Restyle Design, a luxury consignment store in Barrington, taking almost all inventory, with the store and local community responding with resilience and support.

Many stores are adjusting their hours for Christmas Eve, closing early, while most will be closed on Christmas Day. Banks and mail services will also follow holiday schedules. Select Starbucks and fast-food chains may be open on Christmas.

Target's website and app faced disruptions, causing issues for last-minute holiday shoppers. The retailer acknowledged "intermittent issues" amidst numerous customer complaints about order confirmations and charges.

Barnes & Noble is set to open at the Hyde Park Shopping Center; neighborhood indie booksellers warn the chain could shift customers and are rallying shop-local efforts.

Terraform’s plan administrator sued Chicago-based Jump Trading for $4 billion, alleging secret deals and market manipulation tied to the 2022 Terra‑LUNA collapse. The case will be litigated in federal court in Chicago.

The FDA warned retailers like Target and Walmart for selling recalled ByHeart infant formula linked to a botulism outbreak affecting 51 infants. Despite the recall, these products were found on shelves, leading to FDA action and retailer responses.

Gas prices in Peoria dip below $3 per gallon, reflecting a broader national trend of decreasing fuel costs, with GasBuddy reporting a fall in prices due to increased refinery output and OPEC oil production.

Marcus Lemonis will retire as CEO and chairman at year‑end. Matthew Wagner will take over as CEO on Jan. 1, 2026, while Lemonis stays on as an advisor and shareholder.