South Side center for LGBTQ+ residents under financial probe
The founder of Chicago’s first Black-led, trans-led center for LGBTQ+ residents is at the center of an investigation into Brave Space Alliance’s finances, according to the center’s leaders.
The founder of Chicago’s first Black-led, trans-led center for LGBTQ+ residents is at the center of an investigation into Brave Space Alliance’s finances, according to the center’s leaders.
Amazon workers stage Cyber Monday walkout at Joliet facility
Amazon workers walked off the job at the company’s Joliet facility overnight.
Amazon workers walked off the job at the company’s Joliet facility overnight.
River North restaurants cut hours more than any area in U.S. during COVID: survey
Restaurants in River North cut their operating hours more during the COVID-19 pandemic than restaurants in any other part of the country, according to a new survey.
Restaurants in River North cut their operating hours more during the COVID-19 pandemic than restaurants in any other part of the country, according to a new survey.
Furniture company lays off thousands in a memo just days before Thanksgiving
Nearly the entire workforce of the Mississippi-based company got a memo informing them not to come to work the next day.
Nearly the entire workforce of the Mississippi-based company got a memo informing them not to come to work the next day.
Mortgage payments rise in October amid high mortgage rates: MBA
The national median monthly mortgage payment increased in October, according to a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
The national median monthly mortgage payment increased in October, according to a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
Holiday shopping expected to reach over $1 trillion as inflation surges
Holiday shopping is expected to increase by 7% to nearly $1.3 trillion, a new forecast says. Here’s how to stay on track with your finances this holiday season.
Holiday shopping is expected to increase by 7% to nearly $1.3 trillion, a new forecast says. Here’s how to stay on track with your finances this holiday season.
Inflation won't slow holiday shopping for many consumers, survey says
Rising costs have led many consumers to cut their expenses to make room for holiday spending in 2022, a recent survey said.
Rising costs have led many consumers to cut their expenses to make room for holiday spending in 2022, a recent survey said.
Biden administration extends student loan payment pause into 2023
The Biden administration’s federal student loan payment pause has been extended through June 30, 2023. Here’s what to do if you don’t qualify for relief.
The Biden administration’s federal student loan payment pause has been extended through June 30, 2023. Here’s what to do if you don’t qualify for relief.
La Grange to host Small Business Saturday flash sale this weekend
Nancy Cummings from the La Grange Business Association previews this weekend's Small Business Saturday flash sale and tells shoppers what goodies they can expect to find.
Nancy Cummings from the La Grange Business Association previews this weekend's Small Business Saturday flash sale and tells shoppers what goodies they can expect to find.
Tips for not accruing debt during this holiday season
Personal finance expert Anthony O'Neal dishes out tips for avoiding debt this holiday season.
Personal finance expert Anthony O'Neal dishes out tips for avoiding debt this holiday season.
Bally's closes $200M deal for Chicago casino property
Bally's has officially closed the deal on the location for a casino in Chicago’s River West neighborhood.
Bally's has officially closed the deal on the location for a casino in Chicago’s River West neighborhood.
Personal loan interest rates continue to rise 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.
Old Rainforest Cafe site in River North gets OK from Chicago zoning board for weed dispensary
Plans for a cannabis dispensary at the former Rainforest Cafe in River North got a green light from the Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals early Saturday.
Plans for a cannabis dispensary at the former Rainforest Cafe in River North got a green light from the Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals early Saturday.
Americans shopping for auto insurance to save money, TransUnion report
While auto insurance shopping is down overall, more Americans are looking for new insurance in order to reduce costs, rather than as a result of a car purchase, TransUnion’s report showed.
While auto insurance shopping is down overall, more Americans are looking for new insurance in order to reduce costs, rather than as a result of a car purchase, TransUnion’s report showed.
Household debt surpasses $16.5T in Q3 amid inflation, rising demand: NY Fed report
Total household debt increased by more than $300 billion across credit cards, mortgages and more in the second quarter of 2022, according to the latest New York Fed report. Here's what you can do if you're struggling with debt.
Total household debt increased by more than $300 billion across credit cards, mortgages and more in the second quarter of 2022, according to the latest New York Fed report. Here's what you can do if you're struggling with debt.
Suburban jeweler, shot during July robbery, closing store after nearly a century in business
An Oak Lawn jeweler is reportedly calling it quits, closing his store after nearly a century in business.
An Oak Lawn jeweler is reportedly calling it quits, closing his store after nearly a century in business.
Groups call on Pritzker administration to suspend Damen Silos sale
The silos were first built in 1906 and had the capacity for 400,000 bushels of grain.
The silos were first built in 1906 and had the capacity for 400,000 bushels of grain.
Cook County jeweler, shot during July robbery, closing store after nearly a century in business
An Oak Lawn jeweler is reportedly calling it quits, closing his store after nearly a century in business.
An Oak Lawn jeweler is reportedly calling it quits, closing his store after nearly a century in business.
Judge extends federal student loan forgiveness block
A federal appeals court extended its block on President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. Here's what that means for you.
A federal appeals court extended its block on President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. Here's what that means for you.
Groups call on Pritzker to suspend Damen Silos sale
Some environmental and community groups are calling on the Pritzker administration to suspend the sale of the Damen Silos.
Some environmental and community groups are calling on the Pritzker administration to suspend the sale of the Damen Silos.