Biden signs bill to boost US chip manufacturing to better compete with China

Biden signed the CHIPS Act, a $280 billion bipartisan bill to increase domestic high-tech manufacturing to boost U.S. competitiveness over China.

US service members eligible for PSLF are short on time to apply under new rules, CFPB warns

Service members could potentially have thousands of dollars in federal student debt forgiven if they apply to have these loans credited under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program before the October deadline.

Elon Musk responds: Countersuit accuses Twitter of fraud

Elon Musk alleges that Twitter committed fraud and breach of contract. The billionaire offered to buy the social media company, then tried to back out by claiming Twitter was infested with “spam bots” and fake accounts.

Tips for making the most out of Illinois' sales tax holiday
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Consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch talks about the state's 10-day sales tax holiday for clothing and school supplies and how you can make the most out of it.

Gas prices drop amid wavering consumer demand, AAA says

Gas prices fell last week as consumer demand dropped from last year, and this downward trend could continue in the coming weeks, according to AAA.

Chicagoans hit disproportionately hard by rising inflation
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Residents of Chicago and Illinois have felt the pinch of rising inflation more than surrounding areas, according to data from the Illinois Policy Institute.

This is how much home prices grew in the second quarter

Home prices surged in the second quarter, nearing a record high, according to Fannie Mae. Here's how homeowners can tap into their home's value.

New Tyson Foods plant breaks ground in Illinois
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Governor JB Pritzker helped to officially break ground Wednesday at the new Tyson Foods processing plant in downstate Illinois.