Apple unveils iPhone 12 lineup featuring 5G capability

The iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will be available for sale in short order, Apple said.

Is student loan forbearance right for me?

If you have federal student loans, you qualify for automatic forbearance through January 2021. But is this the right option for you?

How to negotiate a better mortgage rate

Did you know that you can negotiate your mortgage rate? Here's how to do it.

Cruise ships being dismantled and scrapped for parts, photos show

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on the travel industry, major cruise lines are scrapping their ships in an effort to stay afloat.

Social Security checks will increase 1.3% in 2021

Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.

Lovin' Local: Kids Camps at 1000 Watt Sports
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Brandon Watts, owner of 1000 Watts Sports, talks about the kids camps they are offering to keep children active and engaged during COVID-19.

Big money funds debate over Illinois graduated income tax vote

Both sides in the debate over a ballot measure to change Illinois’ income tax system from a flat-rate to a graduated structure have straightforward arguments

FROTH Cafe brings distinct coffee experience to the West Loop
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Michael Salvatore, founder and owner of Froth Cafe, talks about how his business has fared launching in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Affy Tapple Beer: a match made in heaven

The iconic Chicago brand teamed up with a fast growing suburban craft brewery to produce the first-ever caramel apple beer.

Virtual assistant 'Benny' helps Illinoisans cash in on benefits
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Pat Wrona, director of legal services at CARPLS, talks about "Benny" a new virtual tool to make sure you're getting the most out of your benefits.

IRS reaching out to millions who have not claimed $1,200 stimulus check

The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, says the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible.