Biden administration revises student loan forgiveness for some borrowers
The Biden administration changed its approach on one part of its student loan forgiveness plan.
The Biden administration changed its approach on one part of its student loan forgiveness plan.
Amazon hiring thousands of workers in Illinois ahead of holiday season
Amazon is joining the growing list of major companies looking to increase its workforce ahead of the holiday season in order to meet the unprecedented surge in demand.
Amazon is joining the growing list of major companies looking to increase its workforce ahead of the holiday season in order to meet the unprecedented surge in demand.
Now hiring: Chicago hotel industry looking to fill over 2,000 jobs
American Hotel & Lodging Association President Chip Rogers talks about the state of Chicago's hotel industry and why they are hiring en masse this fall.
American Hotel & Lodging Association President Chip Rogers talks about the state of Chicago's hotel industry and why they are hiring en masse this fall.
Cook County residents can now apply for $500 a month through guaranteed income program
The guaranteed income pilot program will send $500 to more than 3,200 Cook County residents each month for the next two years.
The guaranteed income pilot program will send $500 to more than 3,200 Cook County residents each month for the next two years.
Tyson Foods consolidates corporate offices, leaves Chicago
Tyson Foods is leaving the Chicago area for Arkansas.
Tyson Foods is leaving the Chicago area for Arkansas.
Tyson Foods consolidates corporate offices, leaves Chicago
Tyson Foods is leaving the Chicago area for Arkansas.
Tyson Foods is leaving the Chicago area for Arkansas.
Requested a late-filing tax extension? The deadline is looming closer
The IRS is urging Americans who received a late-filing extension to submit their 2021 tax returns before the Oct. 17 deadline.
The IRS is urging Americans who received a late-filing extension to submit their 2021 tax returns before the Oct. 17 deadline.
Elon Musk offers to end legal fight, pay $44B to buy Twitter after all
The tumultuous saga of Elon Musk’s on-again off-again purchase of Twitter has taken a turn toward a conclusion.
The tumultuous saga of Elon Musk’s on-again off-again purchase of Twitter has taken a turn toward a conclusion.
Tupperware selling at Target stores nationwide
Tupperware Brands Corp. CEO Miguel Fernandez announced Monday that Target is now selling its popular food storage containers.
Tupperware Brands Corp. CEO Miguel Fernandez announced Monday that Target is now selling its popular food storage containers.
Housing market likely to tip economy into recession in 2023: Fannie Mae
A slowing housing market could bring a recession as soon as the first quarter of 2023, according to Fannie Mae. Here's what that means for you.
A slowing housing market could bring a recession as soon as the first quarter of 2023, according to Fannie Mae. Here's what that means for you.
Mortgage rates surge as market reacts to economic uncertainty
Mortgage rates surged again, averaging more than double what they were last year, Freddie Mac said.
Mortgage rates surged again, averaging more than double what they were last year, Freddie Mac said.
Small businesses can apply for Comcast Rise Investment Fund
Small business owners can now apply for the Comcast Rise Investment Fund. The program is geared toward women and people of color.
Small business owners can now apply for the Comcast Rise Investment Fund. The program is geared toward women and people of color.
Tips for making Halloween budgeting less scary
Personal finance experts Rachel Cruze and George Kamel dish out advice for cutting down on Halloween expenses while still celebrating the best parts of the holiday.
Personal finance experts Rachel Cruze and George Kamel dish out advice for cutting down on Halloween expenses while still celebrating the best parts of the holiday.
The Great Resignation: How much does it cost to quit your job?
Quitting your job without a new one lined up is a daunting task, and will cost each person differently. Here are some tips for figuring out your number.
Quitting your job without a new one lined up is a daunting task, and will cost each person differently. Here are some tips for figuring out your number.
Kim Kardashian pays over $1M to settle SEC charges related to crypto promo on Instagram
The SEC said Kim Kardashian failed to disclose that she was paid $250,000 to publish a post on her Instagram about EMAX tokens — a crypto asset security offered by EthereumMax.
The SEC said Kim Kardashian failed to disclose that she was paid $250,000 to publish a post on her Instagram about EMAX tokens — a crypto asset security offered by EthereumMax.
Westfield Old Orchard adding new slate of stores and restaurants ahead of holidays
Westfield Old Orchard Mall is adding a new slate of stores and restaurants just in time for the holidays.
Westfield Old Orchard Mall is adding a new slate of stores and restaurants just in time for the holidays.
Famous Chicagoland tractor and truck museum auctioning its multimillion-dollar collection
The George and June Schaaf Truck and Tractor Museum is closing after three decades and its collection of restored vehicles is being auctioned on October 1.
The George and June Schaaf Truck and Tractor Museum is closing after three decades and its collection of restored vehicles is being auctioned on October 1.
Final GDP estimate for Q2 confirms negative economic growth
GDP contracted in the second quarter of 2022, according to the final estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Here's what that means for you.
GDP contracted in the second quarter of 2022, according to the final estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Here's what that means for you.
Middle class hit disproportionately hard by rising inflation
Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, dishes out tips for people in the middle class looking to combat the impact of increasing inflation.
Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, dishes out tips for people in the middle class looking to combat the impact of increasing inflation.
Lightfoot cancels $42.7M pre-election property tax increase
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday scrapped plans for a $42.7 million pre-election property tax increase — half of what an automatic escalator would have allowed — but kept in place the inflationary trigger some City Council members are determined to repeal.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday scrapped plans for a $42.7 million pre-election property tax increase — half of what an automatic escalator would have allowed — but kept in place the inflationary trigger some City Council members are determined to repeal.