Will tax refunds be bigger this year? Here’s what you need to know | ChicagoLIVE
Tax season is here and your refund could be bigger than usual.
Tax season is here and your refund could be bigger than usual.
Carney pushes back on Trump's 100% tariff threat over China trade deals with Canada amid tensions
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing back against President Donald Trump's tariff threat, firmly denying plans for a China free trade deal after a recent diplomatic visit.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing back against President Donald Trump's tariff threat, firmly denying plans for a China free trade deal after a recent diplomatic visit.
Households with 2 kids need to earn over 400K to comfortably afford child care in US
Raising two kids takes a six-figure salary to comfortably afford child care for two children, new data shows.
Raising two kids takes a six-figure salary to comfortably afford child care for two children, new data shows.
Amazon to cut thousands of jobs in sweeping corporate layoffs
Amazon is preparing to lay off thousands of employees in a broad corporate workforce reduction that could begin as early as next week.
Amazon is preparing to lay off thousands of employees in a broad corporate workforce reduction that could begin as early as next week.
Popular alcohol brands could be forced to sell off inventory after bankruptcy setback
Alcohol giants Stoli Group USA LLC and Kentucky Owl LLC are liquidating their inventory in the U.S. after struggling to reorganize their businesses under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Alcohol giants Stoli Group USA LLC and Kentucky Owl LLC are liquidating their inventory in the U.S. after struggling to reorganize their businesses under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Naperville City Council rejects controversial proposed data center
Naperville city leaders rejected moving forward with a controversial data center at a meeting on Tuesday night.
Naperville city leaders rejected moving forward with a controversial data center at a meeting on Tuesday night.
Chicago City Council votes to ban sale of some hemp products
The Chicago City Council voted to ban the sale of some hemp products, with some changes made to the original proposal.
The Chicago City Council voted to ban the sale of some hemp products, with some changes made to the original proposal.
Markets tumble as Trump tariff threats spark global economic jitters
The Dow is down nearly 600 points amid President Trump’s proposed tariffs tied to Greenland, as economist Ross Mac breaks down what investors can expect ahead of a key Supreme Court decision and the World Economic Summit in Switzerland.
The Dow is down nearly 600 points amid President Trump’s proposed tariffs tied to Greenland, as economist Ross Mac breaks down what investors can expect ahead of a key Supreme Court decision and the World Economic Summit in Switzerland.
Costco expands non-alcoholic drink offerings with limited-time launch
Costco is cashing in on Dry January with an exclusive non-alcoholic Sunset Party Pack tonic launch.
Costco is cashing in on Dry January with an exclusive non-alcoholic Sunset Party Pack tonic launch.
Supreme Court ruling on tariffs could trigger billions in refunds as markets slide
The Supreme Court may rule soon on President Trump's tariff power, a decision that could force billions in refunds to importers and ripple through markets already reacting to uncertainties.
The Supreme Court may rule soon on President Trump's tariff power, a decision that could force billions in refunds to importers and ripple through markets already reacting to uncertainties.
U.S. tariffs mostly paid by American importers and consumers, report suggests
A new report suggests U.S. tariffs are mostly paid by American importers and consumers.
A new report suggests U.S. tariffs are mostly paid by American importers and consumers.
Orland Park board moves forward with proposed Amazon grocery store
Orland Park leaders voted Monday night to move forward with plans to bring an Amazon grocery store to the southwest suburbs.
Orland Park leaders voted Monday night to move forward with plans to bring an Amazon grocery store to the southwest suburbs.
Hassett reveals Trump housing plan would let Americans tap 401(k)s for down payments
White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett teased a new way Americans may tap their 401(k)s to make a down payment on a house.
White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett teased a new way Americans may tap their 401(k)s to make a down payment on a house.
New IRS tax deductions: Why your paycheck could be higher
Are you seeing a different amount than you were expecting in your first paycheck of 2026? Here’s a look at the new IRS tax deductions.
Are you seeing a different amount than you were expecting in your first paycheck of 2026? Here’s a look at the new IRS tax deductions.
Ads coming to ChatGPT for some US users
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Customers impacted by Verizon outage to get $20 credit: How to redeem
Verizon says it’s giving $20 credits to customers who were impacted by a widespread service outage, but you have to accept the credit for it to be applied.
Verizon says it’s giving $20 credits to customers who were impacted by a widespread service outage, but you have to accept the credit for it to be applied.
Time Out Market Chicago to close next week, leaving only one U.S. location
Time Out Market Chicago will shut its doors on January 23, with company leaders citing inconsistent foot traffic and rising costs as key reasons for the closure. The Fulton Market food hall has been home to more than a dozen vendors since 2019, and its closing comes as restaurants across Chicago continue to feel the impact of inflation and hybrid work schedules.
Time Out Market Chicago will shut its doors on January 23, with company leaders citing inconsistent foot traffic and rising costs as key reasons for the closure. The Fulton Market food hall has been home to more than a dozen vendors since 2019, and its closing comes as restaurants across Chicago continue to feel the impact of inflation and hybrid work schedules.
Illinois sees fewer in-person sports bets since start of new tax, data shows
The number of legal in-person sports bets across Illinois has decreased since the implementation of a new state tax.
The number of legal in-person sports bets across Illinois has decreased since the implementation of a new state tax.
President Trump wants to cap credit card interest at 10%: the pros & cons for borrowers
The president's proposal could help consumers save billions of dollars and pay off debt faster. But financial experts say it could also make it harder for consumers with lower credit scores to get credit cards.
The president's proposal could help consumers save billions of dollars and pay off debt faster. But financial experts say it could also make it harder for consumers with lower credit scores to get credit cards.