Should I refinance my federal student loans?

Here are five questions to help you decide if you should refinance your federal student loans.

Best Buy lays off 5,000 workers, adds part-time roles

Best Buy laid off 5,000 workers and added 2,000 part-time employees as the company responds to growing online sales during the pandemic and a diminishing need for in-store employees.

7 things to do when you find a house you want to buy

You’ve found your dream home, but now what? You may be worried about the homebuying process and have questions. Although you’ll have hoops to jump through, there are steps to follow to get you closer to closing at the best price.

Coca-Cola staff told in online training seminar ‘try to be less white'

Coca-Cola raised some eyebrows this week for promoting an online training seminar that urged employees to “try to be less white” in order to combat racial discrimination.

Lovin' Local: Vibez Fit in River North
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Donna Cyrus, co-founder of Vibez Fit, talks about how her business has adjusted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chicago venues desperate for relief package
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Joe Shanahan, owner of Metro and Smart Bar, speaks on the financial challenges independent venue owners are facing nearly a year since they were shut down due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Fry's Electronics is no more, permanently closing all stores

No timetable was announced for the closure, but the company statement said it had ceased regular operations and began an orderly wind-down process Wednesday.

Tips for adjusting to a lower income
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Personal finance expert Anthony O'Neal dishes out tips for adjusting your lifestyle and spending habits to a lower income.

Lovin' Local: Gussie's Handmade Italian in Old Town
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David Thate and Megan Addington from Gussie's Handmade Italian talk about how their restaurant has adjusted during the pandemic and detail some of their delectable offerings.

Biden administration announces revamping of PPP to help small businesses
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Renee Johnson, senior advisor with Public Private Strategies, talks about what the Biden administration is doing to help small businesses during this time of turmoil.

Lovin' Local: Bluestone Restaurant in Evanston
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John Enright from Bluestone Evanston talk about how his business has adjusted since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cherokee Nation chief says it’s time for Jeep to stop using tribe’s name

“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car," Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. said.