Cook County tax bills on pace to arrive 'by end of 2022'

Property tax bills should land in mailboxes across Cook County around the same time as holiday cards, with second installment payments expected to come due before the end of the year, county officials said.

Macy's hiring 41K seasonal workers for the holidays

Macy's plans to hire 41,000 full and part-time seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season. Over 10,300 seasonal workers in 2021 joined the company full-time.

Social Security benefits forecast revised for 2023 as inflation eases

Social Security benefits are expected to increase in 2023, but could be less than previously forecasted, according to The Senior Citizens League. Here's how much of an increase retirees could see in 2023.

CFPB looks to regulate buy now, pay later companies

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said it plans to issue guidance or rules that would bring the buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector in line with the standards that Congress has already established for credit cards.

How to use the interest rate hike to your advantage
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Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, talks about how consumers can make the most out of interest rate hikes.

Lightfoot tells McDonald's CEO to 'educate himself' after he warns of rising Chicago crime

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot fired back at the CEO of McDonald’s after he highlighted the difficulty rising crime in the city has caused for his business, telling him he needs to "educate himself" on the matter.

Walmart to hire 40,000 mostly seasonal US workers for holidays

Walmart is taking a cautious approach to the holiday shopping season as retailers face a slowdown in consumer spending overall due to surging costs on things like rent and food.

New Illinois legislation would help people find jobs after prison
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Illinois is considering giving grants to small businesses and that hire formerly incarcerated people and helping open the barrier to entry for other licensed professions.

Paid your student loans during the pandemic? Here's how to get a refund

Borrowers who paid down their debt during a pandemic freeze that started in March 2020 can in fact get a refund — and then apply for forgiveness.

Shannon Bream takes over as anchor of 'Fox News Sunday'
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Shannon Bream, host of Fox News Sunday, walks us through the latest headlines and previews this weekend's show.