Homeowners who need cash now should try these 3 things

Homeowners in need of cash may want to consider a mortgage refinance loan, balance transfer credit card, or personal loan.

How to get a $20,000 personal loan

A variety of loan options are available, but your credit score is a deciding factor.

Lovin' Local: Saraboo Creek
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Saraboo Creek was forced to close all three of its locations for months while waiting for the governor to lift shutdown orders and recently suffered another gut punch as we approach the holidays. Cindy Crawford of Naperville talks about it in today?s Lovin? Local.

Chicago company selling face shields amid pandemic

"Each shield is only $2.99, and it turns your favorite hat into the most comfortable facial development."

Is paying off your credit cards in full bad?

Paying down your credit card is always a good idea. But is paying it off completely a credit score no-no?

Coca-Cola will launch its first alcoholic beverage in 2021

Molson Coors Beverage Company entered into an agreement with The Coca-Cola Company to launch its first alcoholic beverage in the country.

Disney to lay off 28,000 workers at its parks in California, Florida

Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.

Former ComEd vice president pleads guilty in ongoing bribery probe

A former ComEd vice president pleaded guilty Tuesday to his role in what prosecutors say was a long-running bribery conspiracy in which the energy utility sought legislative support from one of Illinois’ most powerful Democrats, House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Can I get a personal loan if I have student loans?

When you have student loans, getting a personal loan can be tricky. Lenders may see you as a risk. But there are ways to improve your chances of qualifying.

Pros and cons of high-yield savings accounts

Yes, interest rates are low right now. That doesn’t mean there aren’t good deals to be had with high yield savings accounts.

Lovin' Local: Rex's Place in Evanston
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Kathy Lichtenstein talks about how her doggie daycare business has fared since the COVID-19 pandemic.

18M homeowners missing out on mortgage refinance savings, study says

A new report from Black Knight shows that 18 million homeowners stand to save by refinancing their home loan. Are you one of them?

Lovin' Local: The Sister Project
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Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson talk about how their business has fared since the pandemic.

Federal judge postpones Trump ban on popular app TikTok following emergency hearing

A federal judge on Sunday postponed a Trump administration order that would have banned the popular video sharing app TikTok from U.S. smartphone app stores around midnight.