Chicago company 'Shameless Pets' recycles unwanted human food into dog and cat treats
Shameless Pets works with food processors to rescue unwanted food and turn it into dog and cat treats.
Shameless Pets works with food processors to rescue unwanted food and turn it into dog and cat treats.
Mortgage rates drop, could rise again amid Fed’s rate hike
Mortgage rates dropped this week, but the decrease could be temporary after the Fed's recent rate hike.
Mortgage rates dropped this week, but the decrease could be temporary after the Fed's recent rate hike.
Chicago sneaker lab gives kids firsthand experience designing and marketing shoes
Erica Molett, founder of Beyond The Ball, and Antoine Harris from Kids Off The Block talk about the importance of having avenues for kids to develop their interests in sports outside of the game itself.
Erica Molett, founder of Beyond The Ball, and Antoine Harris from Kids Off The Block talk about the importance of having avenues for kids to develop their interests in sports outside of the game itself.
Chicago man believes city shut his business down because he's Black
Rashad Bailey had high hopes for his new business venture — Dinner and a Movie — before the city of Chicago forced him to shut down.
Rashad Bailey had high hopes for his new business venture — Dinner and a Movie — before the city of Chicago forced him to shut down.
Black-owned business closed in Lincoln Park, owner believes he knows why
Rashad Bailey had high hopes for his new business venture — Dinner and a Movie — before the city of Chicago forced him to shut down.
Rashad Bailey had high hopes for his new business venture — Dinner and a Movie — before the city of Chicago forced him to shut down.
Fed raises interest rates again — here’s how it affects your wallet
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again at its July meeting, marking its second 75-basis point hike this year. Here's how that affects your wallet.
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again at its July meeting, marking its second 75-basis point hike this year. Here's how that affects your wallet.
What can homebuyers expect from today's turbulent mortgage rates?
Erika Giovanetti, loans expert at U.S. News & World Report, talks about mortgage rate volatility and how the housing market is responding to the latest housing market trends.
Erika Giovanetti, loans expert at U.S. News & World Report, talks about mortgage rate volatility and how the housing market is responding to the latest housing market trends.
JetBlue to buy Spirit for $3.8 billion, creating nation's 5th largest airline
The new JetBlue-Spirit agreement comes a day after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart.
The new JetBlue-Spirit agreement comes a day after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart.
Fannie Mae revises GDP forecast for 2022, 2023 amid high inflation
Rising inflation could push the economy into a recession sooner than economists had previously projected, according to the latest forecast from Fannie Mae.
Rising inflation could push the economy into a recession sooner than economists had previously projected, according to the latest forecast from Fannie Mae.
Biden confirms he’ll make student loans decision by end of August
In an exchange with reporters, President Joe Biden confirmed he will soon make a decision on student loans. Here are the choices he is weighing.
In an exchange with reporters, President Joe Biden confirmed he will soon make a decision on student loans. Here are the choices he is weighing.
Spectrum ordered to pay murder victim’s family more than $7B
A Dallas County jury found Spectrum grossly negligent and ordered the cable company to pay more than $7 billion to the family of a woman who was killed by an employee in her Irving home.
A Dallas County jury found Spectrum grossly negligent and ordered the cable company to pay more than $7 billion to the family of a woman who was killed by an employee in her Irving home.
Jewel-Osco now accepting EBT payments online for SNAP benefits
SNAP recipients can now use their benefits to purchase groceries online at Jewel-Osco, giving families and individuals, especially those with mobility issues, greater access to fresh food.
SNAP recipients can now use their benefits to purchase groceries online at Jewel-Osco, giving families and individuals, especially those with mobility issues, greater access to fresh food.
ChiBoys clothing line sets up shop on Chicago Riverwalk
DeShawn Murry, owner of ChiBoys, talks about their newest location along the Chicago Riverwalk.
DeShawn Murry, owner of ChiBoys, talks about their newest location along the Chicago Riverwalk.
Many borrowers took out student loans anticipating debt forgiveness, survey says
Many student loan borrowers took out loans in recent years with the belief that the Biden administration would cancel student loan debt, a recent survey said.
Many student loan borrowers took out loans in recent years with the belief that the Biden administration would cancel student loan debt, a recent survey said.
Equipment operators end 7-week strike affecting road projects
Members of the International Union of Operating Engineers ratified a three-year contract Tuesday, ending a seven-week strike that has curtailed road projects throughout northeast Illinois.
Members of the International Union of Operating Engineers ratified a three-year contract Tuesday, ending a seven-week strike that has curtailed road projects throughout northeast Illinois.
Tips for thriving in today's volatile economy
Tom Wheelwright, author and CEO of Wealthability, expounds on financial lessons from his new book "The Win-Win Wealth Strategy."
Tom Wheelwright, author and CEO of Wealthability, expounds on financial lessons from his new book "The Win-Win Wealth Strategy."
Former Indiana congressman among 9 charged in insider trading cases
A former U.S. congressman from Indiana, technology company executives, a man training to be an FBI agent, and an investment banker were among nine people charged in four separate and unrelated insider trading schemes revealed on Monday with the unsealing of indictments in New York City.
A former U.S. congressman from Indiana, technology company executives, a man training to be an FBI agent, and an investment banker were among nine people charged in four separate and unrelated insider trading schemes revealed on Monday with the unsealing of indictments in New York City.
Illinois regulators finally pass around new batch of pot dispensary licenses
“Illinois is leading the way in addressing the War on Drugs as no state has before, and dispensary ownership that reflects our state’s diversity is a product of that commitment,” Gov. Pritzker said.
“Illinois is leading the way in addressing the War on Drugs as no state has before, and dispensary ownership that reflects our state’s diversity is a product of that commitment,” Gov. Pritzker said.
Loans for a 600 credit score: What to know and where to find one
It’s possible to take out a personal loan with a 600 credit score, but you may not qualify for the best possible rates or terms.
It’s possible to take out a personal loan with a 600 credit score, but you may not qualify for the best possible rates or terms.
Mortgage rates rise as eyes turn to next Fed rate hike
Consumer demand for homes is dying down as mortgage rates rise. With an interest rate hike expected from the Fed next week, rates could continue to move higher. Here's how you can get the best interest rate.
Consumer demand for homes is dying down as mortgage rates rise. With an interest rate hike expected from the Fed next week, rates could continue to move higher. Here's how you can get the best interest rate.