A financial planner has some advice on how you can make the decision to become a stay-at-home parent

There are a number of factors that go into the decision to be a stay at home parent. Ed Gjertsen, Certified Financial Planner Founder of Engage Wealth Group in Chicago tells the Noon Business Hour that you have to take a number of factors into consideration - from the cost of child care to tax rami…

Elgin man gets 6 years in prison for DuPage County illegal gun buying scheme

A man from Elgin has been sentenced to prison, after being convicted of taking part in an illegal gun-buying scheme in DuPage County. WBBM's Jim Gudas reports.

Rapper Nicki Minaj spotted at Shedd while touring in Chicago

Shedd Aquarium visitors got a surprise celebrity viewing Tuesday after Nicki Minaj made a special stop while in Chicago on tour. WBBM's Carolina Garibay reports.

Workers taking legal action following Foxtrot, Dom's Kitchen & Market abrupt closures

Many of the former employees of the two grocery stores in Chicago say they were given no heads up that all stores would be permanently closing. Some have said they were in the middle of shifts when they got the news. Those workers also say they were not given proper severance pay. WBBM's Andy Dahn…

Mayor Johnson faced questions about potential city violations, lawsuits as a result of the new Bears stadium

In a statement released this evening, officials with Friends of the Parks say, in part, "we did not hear anything at the Bears news conference that could not take place at another location." WBBM's Andy Dahn reports.

Popular ‘Rat Hole’ monument in Roscoe Village has been exterminated

After taking the internet by storm, the “Chicago Rat Hole” in Roscoe Village is no more. WBBM's Andy Dahn reports.

Wild journey brings endangered whooping crane back to Wisconsin organization

An endangered whooping crane became separated from her flock on Tuesday and ended up in a neighborhood in Wilmette where she was captured hours later by an organization that raised her. WBBM's Mike Krauser reports. Photo by Scott Judd

West Side elementary students treated to a dirt bike showcase

Recess looked a little different today for students at Genevieve Melody STEM Elementary School on the West Side. WBBM's Carolina Garibay was there. Photo by Carolina Garibay

'Excessive call-offs' by staff prompt Hammond school to cancel classes

Classes in Hammond, Ind., were cancelled Wednesday due to what school officials called excessive call-offs by staff. WBBM's Mai Martinez reports.

Local economist calls Bears stadium a terrible investment for lakefront site

A sports economist claims spending public dollars on a new domed stadium for the Chicago Bears would be a big mistake. WBBM's Jim Gudas reports Photo credit Chicago Bears