156 million coronavirus relief payments issued, Treasury says

The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.

Lovin' Local: Pepita Meals
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Ivan Kumamoto from Pepita Meals talks about how his business has fared during the pandemic and details some of their delectable offerings.

'Celebrate Argyle' looks to bolster Uptown's Asian-owned businesses
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Sany Nguyen talks about the mission behind 'Celebrate Argyle' and the overwhelming need for community support for Asian businesses around Argyle.

How home renovations impact your homeowners insurance premiums

With Americans’ savings rates up and stimulus cash on the way again, home renovations are soaring – but at what impact on homeowners’ insurance?

Considering a mortgage refinance loan? This is how much a 1% rate drop can save you

Wondering how much a 1% rate drop saves you on a mortgage refinance loan? If you want to save money and lower your interest rate, check out all your mortgage refinance options and compare rates at Credible.

Easter Sunday: Stores open and closed

Some of the nation's largest retailers will be shutting their doors on April 4 in order to observe the Easter holiday.

Slice of life: Chicagoans partner up to create Black Bread Company
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Charles Alexander, Mark Edmond, and Jamel Lewis join Good Day Chicago to talk about launching Black Bread Co. and the impact they hope to have across the city and beyond.

Should I refinance my mortgage to consolidate debt?

If you have high-interest debt and some equity in your home, you might be able to get a cash-out mortgage refinance. This article will explain the pros and cons of doing a cash-out mortgage refinance along with some alternative options to pay off your debt.

Do you have enough life insurance coverage?

Ensure your family has the financial cushion they need if something happens to you. Find a life insurance policy that fits your needs by visiting Credible today.

How a missing mortgage payment can impact your credit score

If you're not sure you can keep making your mortgage payments, make sure you understand the effects that skipping it could have.

IRS warns of tax refund email scam targeting college students and staff

The IRS issued a warning this week about an ongoing tax refund phishing scam targeting students and staff at colleges and universities who have a “.edu” email address.

Have bad credit? Here’s what you can do to help fix it

Toxic credit is a big stepping stone to financial struggles. Here’s how to fight the good fight and repair bad credit – before it damages your finances.

General Iron owners say they've been demonized, deny environmental racism charge in new court filing

In a new court filing, owners of a scrap metal-shredder formerly known as General Iron denied charges their planned move to the Southeast Side amounts to environmental racism and claimed the new facility will be “the most environmentally conscious recycling facility in the country.”