Air pollution tests at Pilsen scrap yard may be botched, EPA says
Pilsen residents wanting to learn more about toxic pollution from a nearby scrap metal-shredding operation will have to wait after government-mandated air monitors apparently failed to work properly.
Pilsen residents wanting to learn more about toxic pollution from a nearby scrap metal-shredding operation will have to wait after government-mandated air monitors apparently failed to work properly.
Good news: Personal loan interest rates plunge for 5-year fixed-rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Credit card borrowers slip back into pre-pandemic habits, TransUnion says — here’s how to pay off your debt
Consumers are paying less toward their credit card balances than they did during the pandemic, according to TransUnion. Here are ways to help you pay down your debt quicker.
Consumers are paying less toward their credit card balances than they did during the pandemic, according to TransUnion. Here are ways to help you pay down your debt quicker.
Student loan refund checks on their way to millions: Here's what to do if you don't benefit
As Biden’s student loan forgiveness program faces legal battles, refund checks are being sent to borrowers who paid down their loans during the pandemic payment pause.
As Biden’s student loan forgiveness program faces legal battles, refund checks are being sent to borrowers who paid down their loans during the pandemic payment pause.
Personal loan interest rates soar for 3- and 5-year fixed-rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Mortgage rates drop slightly as homebuyers navigate 'unpredictable landscape': Freddie Mac
Rates for the 30-year mortgage dropped slightly this week but still hover near 7%, according to Freddie Mac.
Rates for the 30-year mortgage dropped slightly this week but still hover near 7%, according to Freddie Mac.
Illinois AG Raoul files lawsuit to stop Albertsons-Kroger merger
Kwame Raoul believes the merger could severely reduce competition, leading to increased food prices.
Kwame Raoul believes the merger could severely reduce competition, leading to increased food prices.
Fed delivers fourth 75 basis point rate hike, may soon slow pace
A widely anticipated 75 basis point interest rate hike was announced by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.
A widely anticipated 75 basis point interest rate hike was announced by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.
Housing market will lead us into a recession, and will lead us out: MBA forecast
While the housing market could bring the economy into a recession next year, it could also bring it out, economists at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) conference said.
While the housing market could bring the economy into a recession next year, it could also bring it out, economists at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) conference said.
Ferrero chocolate factory breaks ground in Bloomington
Governor JB Pritzker was on hand for Wednesday’s groundbreaking in Bloomington. The facility is a $214 million investment that will create 200 new jobs over the next four years.
Governor JB Pritzker was on hand for Wednesday’s groundbreaking in Bloomington. The facility is a $214 million investment that will create 200 new jobs over the next four years.
Ferrero chocolate factory in Bloomington breaks ground
Ferrero has broken ground on its first North American location to produce Kinder Bueno products, and the chocolate factory is calling Illinois home.
Ferrero has broken ground on its first North American location to produce Kinder Bueno products, and the chocolate factory is calling Illinois home.
Personal loan interest rates at near-record gap with credit cards, boosting savings opportunity
The interest rate on personal loans is much lower than the one on credit cards, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Here’s how you can use these lower interest rates to pay down debt.
The interest rate on personal loans is much lower than the one on credit cards, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Here’s how you can use these lower interest rates to pay down debt.
What is the Workers' Rights Amendment and what would it mean for Illinois?
Thom Serafin, political analyst with Serafin & Associates, explains the so-called Workers' Rights Amendment and what it would mean if Illinois voted to approve it.
Thom Serafin, political analyst with Serafin & Associates, explains the so-called Workers' Rights Amendment and what it would mean if Illinois voted to approve it.
Home prices to decline in 2023, recession ahead: Fannie Mae forecast
Fannie Mae forecasted that home prices will fall in 2023 and that GDP could contract once again at the end of this year. And while it predicted that a recession next year could be mild, it said there are still risks that could create a larger financial crisis.
Fannie Mae forecasted that home prices will fall in 2023 and that GDP could contract once again at the end of this year. And while it predicted that a recession next year could be mild, it said there are still risks that could create a larger financial crisis.
Mortgage rates reach highest level in two decades – but homebuyers can find relief, analyst says
High mortgage rates and inflation have led “to greater stagnation in the housing market,” Freddie Mac said.
High mortgage rates and inflation have led “to greater stagnation in the housing market,” Freddie Mac said.
Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan temporarily blocked by US appeals court
President Biden's student loan forgiveness has been placed on hold temporarily as Republicans argue against the debt cancellation in court.
President Biden's student loan forgiveness has been placed on hold temporarily as Republicans argue against the debt cancellation in court.
Elon Musk now in control of Twitter, fires top executives, AP sources say
Elon Musk ousted Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, as well as the chief financial officer and the company’s top lawyer, two people familiar with the deal said.
Elon Musk ousted Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, as well as the chief financial officer and the company’s top lawyer, two people familiar with the deal said.
GDP increases in Q3 after months of decline: Here's what that means for you
GDP increased in the third quarter of 2022 following two consecutive decreases, but some experts have said it's not likely to last.
GDP increased in the third quarter of 2022 following two consecutive decreases, but some experts have said it's not likely to last.
Home price growth slips in August for fourth consecutive month: CoreLogic
Annual home price growth slowed in August for the fourth consecutive month, but still posted double-digit gains, according to CoreLogic. Here's how to tap into your equity gains.
Annual home price growth slowed in August for the fourth consecutive month, but still posted double-digit gains, according to CoreLogic. Here's how to tap into your equity gains.
Illinois lawmaker pushing against Kroger-Albertsons grocery store merger
Mariano's parent company Kroger is looking to buy Jewel-Osco owner Albertsons for nearly $25 billion.
Mariano's parent company Kroger is looking to buy Jewel-Osco owner Albertsons for nearly $25 billion.