IRS: Tax-filing season begins on Monday
Tax filing season begins Monday and the IRS is advising you to file as soon as possible.
Tax filing season begins Monday and the IRS is advising you to file as soon as possible.
Expected Fed rate hike pushes mortgage rates higher as inflation surges
Mortgage interest rates increased once again, driven higher as the Fed prepares to hike interest rates to combat inflation.
Mortgage interest rates increased once again, driven higher as the Fed prepares to hike interest rates to combat inflation.
Warren, progressives escalate pressure on Biden to cancel student loans
A number of prominent Democrats are urging President Biden to cancel student debt using an executive order.
A number of prominent Democrats are urging President Biden to cancel student debt using an executive order.
Residents push for end of proof of vaccination mandate: 'Highland Park can't continue like this'
Highland Park resident Suzanne Wahl makes the case for the end of the proof of vaccination mandate in the northern suburb.
Highland Park resident Suzanne Wahl makes the case for the end of the proof of vaccination mandate in the northern suburb.
Private student loan rates spike, but remain below last year’s record highs
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Student loan payment pause has cost the government $100B
The Biden administration recently extended the pause through May 1, 2022.
The Biden administration recently extended the pause through May 1, 2022.
Arlington Heights approves 'Alfresco tax'
Arlington Heights Alfresco will be returning at a cost to diners.
Arlington Heights Alfresco will be returning at a cost to diners.
Manchin aims to restrict child tax credit eligibility in Build Back Better
The monthly child tax credit had the effect of reducing child poverty, but the advance monthly payments that Americans received in 2021 may not continue into this year.
The monthly child tax credit had the effect of reducing child poverty, but the advance monthly payments that Americans received in 2021 may not continue into this year.
Mortgage rates rise to prepare for Fed rate hikes
In the second week of January, the 30-year mortgage rate rose to the highest point since March 2020 in preparation for the Fed to raise rates during this quarter.
In the second week of January, the 30-year mortgage rate rose to the highest point since March 2020 in preparation for the Fed to raise rates during this quarter.
Today's mortgage rates down from last week at this time | Jan. 19, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 19, 2022, which are up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 19, 2022, which are up from yesterday.
Board of WBEZ parent company approves acquisition of Sun-Times
The board that controls public radio station WBEZ on Tuesday approved the acquisition of the Chicago Sun-Times, taking a major step forward in a deal to create one of the largest nonprofit news organizations in the country.
The board that controls public radio station WBEZ on Tuesday approved the acquisition of the Chicago Sun-Times, taking a major step forward in a deal to create one of the largest nonprofit news organizations in the country.
Chicago's My Block, My Hood, My City helping small businesses in need
My Block, My Hood, My City is offering micro grants to businesses to help them stay afloat.
My Block, My Hood, My City is offering micro grants to businesses to help them stay afloat.
Chicago nonprofit offers COVID relief money to small businesses
My Block, My Hood, My City is offering micro grants to businesses to help them stay afloat.
My Block, My Hood, My City is offering micro grants to businesses to help them stay afloat.
AT&T, Verizon delay 5G rollout near some airports after airlines raise operation concerns
AT&T and Verizon are delaying the launch of new 5G wireless service near some airports after airline leaders raise concerns.
AT&T and Verizon are delaying the launch of new 5G wireless service near some airports after airline leaders raise concerns.
5-year fixed personal loan rates fall by more than half a percent again
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.
Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for $68.7B, company behind Call of Duty, Candy Crush
Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion mega-deal, allowing the company to accelerate mobile gaming and provide building blocks for the metaverse.
Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion mega-deal, allowing the company to accelerate mobile gaming and provide building blocks for the metaverse.
Record home price appreciation to continue in 2022, economist says: What it could mean for first-time buyers
Home prices rose significantly in 2021, and now one economist is predicting this appreciation will continue into 2022. Homeowners stand to gain the most from the continued price increases.
Home prices rose significantly in 2021, and now one economist is predicting this appreciation will continue into 2022. Homeowners stand to gain the most from the continued price increases.
Chicago nonprofit giving away hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID relief money
Help for Chicago small businesses is on the way, thanks to a local nonprofit.
Help for Chicago small businesses is on the way, thanks to a local nonprofit.
My Block, My Hood, My City announces grants for small businesses
Help for Chicago small businesses is on the way, thanks to a local nonprofit.
Help for Chicago small businesses is on the way, thanks to a local nonprofit.
What is a limited cash-out refinance and how does it work?
A limited cash-out refinance loan can lower your interest rate, shorten your loan term and provide you with up to $2,000 in cash. Learn more.
A limited cash-out refinance loan can lower your interest rate, shorten your loan term and provide you with up to $2,000 in cash. Learn more.