Lowe’s to offer free curbside trick-or-treating for Halloween

The company announced that it plans to have “drive-through curbside trick-or-treating events” at all locations nationwide.

Pros and cons of paying off student loans early

Paying off student loans early could save money but there are some downsides to consider.

How to get a mortgage during coronavirus

Getting a home mortgage during a pandemic may not be as difficult as one may think – here’s a roadmap.

Lovin' Local: Sugar Junkie in Lincoln Park
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Amy Arnold talks about how her business, Sugar Junkie, has fared since the COVID-19 pandemic.

PNC Bank deploys mobile bank branch to communities ravaged by COVID-19
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Michael Bickers, executive president of PNC Retail Banking in Chicago, talks about what they're doing to lend a helping hand to underserved communities across Chicagoland during the pandemic.

Should you pay points to lower your mortgage rate?

Paying points on a new mortgage depends on a buyer’s unique financial status. Here are the points to consider.

Lovin' Local: Hi-Five Sports Zone
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Danny Tuchman from Hi-Five Sports Zone talks about how his business has fared since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Restaurants look to improve air quality as diners move indoors
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Sarah Stegner, chef and owner of Prairie Grass Cafe, talks about what they've done to boost air quality indoors to better protect staff and customers.

What Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis could mean for the stock market
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Phil Flynn from The PRICE Futures Group talks about what impact President Donald Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis could have on the U.S. stock market.

Stock futures plunge after Trump confirms he has coronavirus

U.S. equity futures plunged by more than 1.6%, or 500 Dow points after President Trump confirmed through a tweet that he and the first lady tested positive for coronavirus.

Man charged for seeking PPP loans for fake companies with 'Game of Thrones' names

The fraudulent businesses the man sought out loans for included “White Walker,” “Khaleesi,” and “The Night’s Watch,” according to the DOJ.

What should you use a personal loan for?

From an emergency to a big-ticket purchase, personal loans can provide the funding you need.

Mortgage and refinance rates today, Oct. 1: How to take advantage

Here's a look at today's mortgage and refinance rates for October 1, 2020. This year, mortgage rates have hit record lows nine times. Will rates keep dropping?

Lovin' Local: Testaccio now open in Logan Square
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Anyone who frequents Chicago's magnificent restaurants knows that just about every culture on the planet is well-represented and today's Lovin? Local offers dishes inspired by Rome and the Mediterranean.

NASCAR pulls out of Joliet's Chicagoland Speedway

The Chicagoland Speedway hosted Nascar events for more than two decades, but now they are pulling out.

American will furlough 19,000 as clock runs out on airlines

American Airlines will begin furloughing 19,000 employees on Thursday after lawmakers and the White House failed to agree on a broad pandemic-relief package that includes more federal aid for airlines.