Amazon drivers in Skokie voted to authorize a strike, and Amazon faces accusations of ignoring internal warnings about worker injury risks linked to production quotas. The company contests these claims and challenges the union's tactics.

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan enforced a $192,500 judgment against Carnival Market Inc. for wage theft and employee retaliation.

Tom Thumb scrapped plans for a new store in South Oak Cliff, despite the city's $5.8 million subsidy, due to economic factors, leaving the area with ongoing limited grocery access.

Disney has agreed to pay $233 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it did not comply with Anaheim's minimum wage laws, benefiting over 50,000 park employees.

The Pemberton in downtown Phoenix is set to reopen with a new look, including vintage trailers as kitchen spaces and diverse thematic zones like an Icelandic campground and Italian beach club.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has reached a tentative deal with Doctors Council SEIU, promising wage increases for around 500 city physicians through 2026, including a retroactive pay raise and a lump sum bonus.

A mother was killed and her child injured in a road rage shooting in Hardin County, and 42-year-old Clint Newton has been charged with second-degree murder.

Jeff Guldner is set to retire as APS CEO, with President Ted Geisler taking over his role from April 1, 2025. Guldner will remain as an advisor until March 2026.

Red Feather Kitchen in Cincinnati is closing after 11 years in business, with its last day set for the upcoming Saturday. The restaurant has not disclosed the specific reasons for the shutdown.

Nearly 44,000 wireless tree light controllers have been recalled due to fire risks, with reports of overheating and one fire incident. Sold at Target, Walmart, and Cracker Barrel, customers are advised to return them for a refund.

Columbus police arrested Haikiem Graham, 39, for the fatal shooting of Darrell Hambrick on E. Moler Street. Hambrick was rushed to the hospital but later died.

Kindbody founder Gina Bartasi steps down as CEO amid financial strain, with a transition plan setting up an "office of the CEO" for leadership continuity.

100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc. celebrates their 30th anniversary with the 26th annual toy drive, collecting 1,500 toys and raising funds to support local children and single mothers during the holidays.