Noon Business Hour on WBBM Newsradio Audacy

Sticky inflation is forcing many people to stretch their paychecks and seek more income, unhappy fast food customers  are taking their appetites elsewhere and we meet a professional eater who's digging into the social media space.

A familiar purple McDonald's character is having a high profile summer, putting Santa to work in the off-season and why tickets to this Sunday's Sky game against Indiana are so expensive.

The NFL is facing legal action over its Sunday Ticket package of games, if you're looking for a used car your timing may be great and prospects of a four-day work week are gaining traction.

The impact of extreme heat on airline operations, what's behind the resurgence of the flip phone and tips for planning a multigenerational trip.

The new Disney Pixar movie Inside Out 2 is energizing a sluggish summer box office, a new airline is going to the dogs and strategies to improve your chances of landing a great job.

Doubts remain surrounding the construction of a permanent casino in Chicago, we check in with the chef behind a booming local barbecue business and help in choosing a gift for Dad at the liquor store.