McDonald's, other American corporations stop business in Russia
After days of mounting pressure, several American-based corporations are stopping business in Russia -- including Chicago-based McDonald's.
After days of mounting pressure, several American-based corporations are stopping business in Russia -- including Chicago-based McDonald's.
Illinois hotel industry asking for federal bailout funding, warns hotels could close
Chicago's hotels had fewer guests in January than any other market in the country, and now they want state lawmakers to bail them out before it's too late.
Chicago's hotels had fewer guests in January than any other market in the country, and now they want state lawmakers to bail them out before it's too late.
Illinois hotel industry asks for bailout funding
The Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association is asking for a bailout or else they are warning there could be no vacancies at all, and that hotels will close.
The Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association is asking for a bailout or else they are warning there could be no vacancies at all, and that hotels will close.
Coca-Cola suspends business in Russia citing Ukraine war
The Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Company said it would be suspending business in Russia following the country’s attack on neighboring Ukraine.
The Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Company said it would be suspending business in Russia following the country’s attack on neighboring Ukraine.
McDonald's to temporarily close 850 restaurants in Russia
McDonald’s said Tuesday it is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
McDonald’s said Tuesday it is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Chicago-area company sold unapproved drugs that claimed to treat diseases, including cancer: prosecutors
A Waukegan-based company has been ordered to stop distributing nutritional supplements that they claimed would cure, treat or prevent various diseases including cancer.
A Waukegan-based company has been ordered to stop distributing nutritional supplements that they claimed would cure, treat or prevent various diseases including cancer.
Personal loan rates fall: 3-year rates continue downward trend
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.
Survey: 93% of student loan borrowers aren't ready to restart payments in May
Student loan payments resume in May, but a new survey suggests that the vast majority of borrowers aren't financially prepared.
Student loan payments resume in May, but a new survey suggests that the vast majority of borrowers aren't financially prepared.
Illinois has the highest tax rates in the nation, study finds
Your wallet already knows this, but new research proves Illinois has the highest tax rates in the country.
Your wallet already knows this, but new research proves Illinois has the highest tax rates in the country.
Illinoisans pay 39% more taxes than the average American, study finds
Your wallet already knows this, but new research proves Illinois has the highest tax rates in the country.
Your wallet already knows this, but new research proves Illinois has the highest tax rates in the country.
Chicago pizza chain fined $188K for shortchanging employees' overtime wages
An Illinois-based pizzeria chain owes its employees over $180,000 in back wages and damages after federal investigators determined the owner had violated labor laws for the second time in six years.
An Illinois-based pizzeria chain owes its employees over $180,000 in back wages and damages after federal investigators determined the owner had violated labor laws for the second time in six years.
Buy now, pay later schemes rife with pitfalls for unsuspecting consumers
Personal finance expert George Kamel talks about the pitfalls of "buy now, pay later" schemes and how they could damage credit scores of unsuspecting customers.
Personal finance expert George Kamel talks about the pitfalls of "buy now, pay later" schemes and how they could damage credit scores of unsuspecting customers.
IRS to hire 10,000 workers to help with tax return backlog
The backlog includes at least 10 million individual tax returns and 4 million business tax returns going back to last year.
The backlog includes at least 10 million individual tax returns and 4 million business tax returns going back to last year.
Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia amid Ukraine invasion
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
Biden announces $54M Siemens investment, planned US factory jobs
President Biden joined the CEO of Siemens USA to announce a $54M investment to produce equipment for electrical infrastructure, creating 300 more jobs at California and Texas sites.
President Biden joined the CEO of Siemens USA to announce a $54M investment to produce equipment for electrical infrastructure, creating 300 more jobs at California and Texas sites.
February jobs report: US added 678,000 jobs in sign of economic health
U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February 2022 as omicron cases eased and unemployment fell to 3.8%.
U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February 2022 as omicron cases eased and unemployment fell to 3.8%.
Personal loan rates edge up again, but still lower than 2021 levels
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.
Cook County to launch basic income program
Thousands of financially struggling residents across the suburbs will be able to apply to take part in a guaranteed income pilot program that will be funded by $42 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Thousands of financially struggling residents across the suburbs will be able to apply to take part in a guaranteed income pilot program that will be funded by $42 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.
CFPB accuses student loan servicers of making ‘deceptive statements to borrowers’ on PSLF, steps up scrutiny
The CFPB said will step up scrutiny of student loan servicers amid accusations that borrowers are being given the wrong information about public service loan forgiveness.
The CFPB said will step up scrutiny of student loan servicers amid accusations that borrowers are being given the wrong information about public service loan forgiveness.
Guaranteed income pilot program coming for suburban Cook County residents
Thousands of financially struggling residents across the suburbs will be able to apply to take part in a guaranteed income pilot program that will be funded by $42 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Thousands of financially struggling residents across the suburbs will be able to apply to take part in a guaranteed income pilot program that will be funded by $42 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.