Chicago City Council plans more meetings to pass a budget as deadline looms
The Chicago City Council on Wednesday scheduled five more meetings to ensure they can pass a 2026 budget before the end-of-the-year deadline. Alders and Mayor Brandon Johnson have clashed on how to close a more than $1 billion budget deficit.
Trump doubles down on tariffs despite declining manufacturing
The economy keeps shedding manufacturing jobs as President Trump doubles down on his tariff policies.
Finance expert shares tips to teach teens smart money habits | ChicagoNOW
Bank of America executive, Barry Mullan, shares practical advice for helping teens learn budgeting, credit, and financial independence in real-life exercises. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Federal Reserve weighs possible rate cut amid mixed outlook
An upcoming Federal Reserve meeting could approve an interest rate cut, but analysts remain divided on whether it will help the economy or risk driving inflation higher.
After ICE leaves Chicago, Little Village businesses recover slowly
Just weeks after federal immigration agents left Chicago, many largely Latino communities like Little Village are slowly seeing things get back to normal but are still feeling the impact.
Little Village businesses see slow recovery after ICE leaves Chicago
Little Village business owners say the neighborhood feels different since ICE agents left Chicago.
Since ICE left, normalcy slowly returns to Chicago's Little Village
Since federal immigration agents left Chicago last month, many neighborhoods are still feeling the impact.
US Steel to resume steel production at Illinois plant shut 2 years ago
U.S. Steel said it will resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois as demand rebounds.
Netflix acquires Warner Bros. studio in $72B deal: 'A game changer'
Netflix has agreed to a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to purchase the Hollywood titan's studio and streaming business for $72 billion.
Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. studio in $72 billion deal. What it means for viewers
The new deal will bring two of the entertainment industry’s biggest companies in film and television under one roof.
Limit on hemp sales in Chicago one step closer to becoming law
A Chicago City Council committee voted to advance a ban on some hemp sales in the city during a meeting on Wednesday.
Limit on hemp sales in Chicago one step closer to becoming law
A Chicago City Council committee voted to advance a ban on some hemp sales in the city during a meeting on Wednesday.
Limit on hemp sales in Chicago one step closer to becoming law
A Chicago City Council committee voted to advance a ban on some hemp sales in the city during a meeting on Wednesday.
Chicago could ban hemp products with THC, but businesses push back
Chicago City Council members will likely move to ban hemp products with THC just like Congress did last month.
Costco files federal lawsuit challenging Trump's emergency tariff orders on imported goods
Costco is suing the federal government over President Trump's tariffs in hopes of recovering funds the retailer says it was improperly required to pay on imported goods.
Volo Quality Meats dishes out high-end provisions from a small-town deli
FOX 32's Mike Caplan visits the crew at Volo Quality Meats to sample their delicious offerings and soak in the deli steeped in tradition.
Melania Trump announces new business venture ahead of movie release
Her documentary film is slated to come out in January.
Chicago businesses ready for Small Business Saturday, despite the snow
Small businesses across Chicago are ready for Small Business Saturday, despite expected heavy snowfall.
Campbell’s fires executive allegedly caught calling company’s food 's--- for poor people' in recording
Campbell's executive Martin Bally allegedly made the offensive remarks during a meeting in November 2024.
New ‘cash law’ could force Walmart, Costco to take your money the old-fashioned way
The legislation would require businesses to provide at least one point-of-sale location that accepts cash.