$47M in Cook County property tax refunds to be issued automatically
More than $47 million in property tax refunds will be sent over the next few months to more than 53,000 Cook County homeowners who overpaid last year.
More than $47 million in property tax refunds will be sent over the next few months to more than 53,000 Cook County homeowners who overpaid last year.
IRS ends COVID-19 tax credits: Here's what you need to know before filing in 2023
Among the several pandemic tax credits returning to 2019 levels is the Child Tax Credit. Filers will get $1,600 less in credit for 2022 for each qualifying child under age 17.
Among the several pandemic tax credits returning to 2019 levels is the Child Tax Credit. Filers will get $1,600 less in credit for 2022 for each qualifying child under age 17.
Starbucks to offer nationwide DoorDash delivery by March
Starbucks said delivery represents a “significant growth opportunity” for the coffee giant as more people shift to remote work with less in-person ordering.
Starbucks said delivery represents a “significant growth opportunity” for the coffee giant as more people shift to remote work with less in-person ordering.
Restaurant in Rogers Park targeted in suspected homophobic attack
A restaurant in Rogers Park was targeted Monday evening in an alleged homophobic attack that left the front door glass shattered and sent some customers ducking for cover
A restaurant in Rogers Park was targeted Monday evening in an alleged homophobic attack that left the front door glass shattered and sent some customers ducking for cover
Many smaller businesses plan to ramp up hiring in 2023, survey finds
The survey found that 84% of smaller business leaders said they’re also increasing compensation, while others are offering hiring bonuses, more flexible hours, and remote work options.
The survey found that 84% of smaller business leaders said they’re also increasing compensation, while others are offering hiring bonuses, more flexible hours, and remote work options.
Here's what is open and closed on MLK Day 2023
The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Jr.‘s birthday on Monday, Jan. 16. The federal holiday means government agencies and many banks will be closed.
The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Jr.‘s birthday on Monday, Jan. 16. The federal holiday means government agencies and many banks will be closed.
Chipotle to allow quesadilla 'hack' from TikTok: 'We’re amazed by the passion of our fans'
The hack allowed customers to transform a quesadilla into a Philly cheesesteak.
The hack allowed customers to transform a quesadilla into a Philly cheesesteak.
Chicago street vendors want police to do more to protect them from attacks
They also called for a tax on Amazon to help pay for better living conditions for people in the city's poorest neighborhoods.
They also called for a tax on Amazon to help pay for better living conditions for people in the city's poorest neighborhoods.
Here's when you can start filing your 2022 tax return
Tax filing begins on Jan. 23, and the deadline to submit last year's tax returns, file extensions, and pay money owed falls on April 18.
Tax filing begins on Jan. 23, and the deadline to submit last year's tax returns, file extensions, and pay money owed falls on April 18.
Tips for buying a car without breaking the bank
Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, walks us through the car-buying process in 2023 and common pitfalls to avoid.
Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, walks us through the car-buying process in 2023 and common pitfalls to avoid.
Biden proposes new student loan repayment plan: Here’s how much borrowers will save
The Department of Education's new student loan repayment plan would offer $0 monthly payments for any individual borrower who makes less than roughly $30,600 annually and any borrower in a family of four who makes less than about $62,400.
The Department of Education's new student loan repayment plan would offer $0 monthly payments for any individual borrower who makes less than roughly $30,600 annually and any borrower in a family of four who makes less than about $62,400.
How to go about building wealth in 2023
Personal finance expert Rachel Cruze dishes out tips on how you can start accumulating wealth in the New Year.
Personal finance expert Rachel Cruze dishes out tips on how you can start accumulating wealth in the New Year.
Secure 2.0 Act helps savers nearing retirement boost catch-up contributions
The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 – a follow-up to the 2019 Secure Act – allows for an increase in "catch-up" contributions for people nearing retirement.
The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 – a follow-up to the 2019 Secure Act – allows for an increase in "catch-up" contributions for people nearing retirement.
Encore possible with new tenant interested in Park Ridge's Pickwick Theatre
A landmark theater in Chicago’s northwest suburbs may get an encore performance thanks to a potential new occupant.
A landmark theater in Chicago’s northwest suburbs may get an encore performance thanks to a potential new occupant.
Encore performance? Pickwick Theatre closes in on new tenant
A landmark theater in Chicago?s northwest suburbs may get an encore performance thanks to a potential new occupant.
A landmark theater in Chicago?s northwest suburbs may get an encore performance thanks to a potential new occupant.
Credit card debt carried over monthly is most common type of debt: AARP
Credit card debt is affecting many Americans as they deal with high inflation, and many are carrying their balances from month-to-month. Here’s how to pay down credit card debt quickly.
Credit card debt is affecting many Americans as they deal with high inflation, and many are carrying their balances from month-to-month. Here’s how to pay down credit card debt quickly.
Secure 2.0 Act will require companies to auto enroll workers into 401(k) plans
Companies that offer 401(k) plans will be required to automatically enroll their employees beginning in 2025.
Companies that offer 401(k) plans will be required to automatically enroll their employees beginning in 2025.
Promotions, not job cuts, follow Southwest Airlines holiday chaos
Southwest announced five promotions to help with operations. The airline canceled thousands of flights in late December because of a winter storm.
Southwest announced five promotions to help with operations. The airline canceled thousands of flights in late December because of a winter storm.
Rock Bottom Brewery, staple of River North, abruptly closes after more than two decades in business
After more than two decades in business, a River North staple has closed its doors.
After more than two decades in business, a River North staple has closed its doors.
Rock Bottom Brewery, staple of River North, permanently closes its doors
After more than two decades in business, a River North staple has closed its doors. Rock Bottom Brewery, located at State Street and Grand Avenue, served its final beers Sunday night.
After more than two decades in business, a River North staple has closed its doors. Rock Bottom Brewery, located at State Street and Grand Avenue, served its final beers Sunday night.