Gone for good? Evidence signals many jobs aren't coming back after COVID-19 pandemic
As the coronavirus continues to transform a vast swath of the economy, it's becoming evident that millions of Americans face the prospect of a permanent job loss that will force some to seek work with new industries or in new occupations.
As the coronavirus continues to transform a vast swath of the economy, it's becoming evident that millions of Americans face the prospect of a permanent job loss that will force some to seek work with new industries or in new occupations.
Illinois law adds penalty for attacking workers who enforce health, safety guidelines
In addition to an emergency rule that allows public health officials to issue fines to businesses where employees or patrons aren’t wearing face coverings, Gov. Pritzker also signed Senate Bill 471 which, in part, is designed to protect retail workers/merchants who are attacked or assaulted for relaying health or safety guidelines.
In addition to an emergency rule that allows public health officials to issue fines to businesses where employees or patrons aren’t wearing face coverings, Gov. Pritzker also signed Senate Bill 471 which, in part, is designed to protect retail workers/merchants who are attacked or assaulted for relaying health or safety guidelines.
Champaign barbershop targeted by protesters closes
A central Illinois barbershop that became the target of protests by racial justice activists has closed, owner of the property where the shop leased space revealed Friday.
A central Illinois barbershop that became the target of protests by racial justice activists has closed, owner of the property where the shop leased space revealed Friday.
Pritzker rule would fine businesses that violate mask order
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday that public health officials may issue fines to Illinois businesses where employees or patrons aren’t wearing face coverings to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday that public health officials may issue fines to Illinois businesses where employees or patrons aren’t wearing face coverings to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Student loans are cheaper than ever — here's how you can pay less
Refinancing your student loans can help you pay them down faster.
Refinancing your student loans can help you pay them down faster.
6 reasons to choose a private student loan over federal
Private student loans aren’t right for everyone, but they do have some perks for certain borrowers.
Private student loans aren’t right for everyone, but they do have some perks for certain borrowers.
Biggest dispensary in Illinois opens as pot sales hit record numbers for third straight month
Cresco labs opened up their nineth and biggest dispensary in Illinois right across from Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg.
Cresco labs opened up their nineth and biggest dispensary in Illinois right across from Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg.
6 ways to lower your student loan interest rate
Looking for a good way to curb student loan debt? Focus on interest rates.
Looking for a good way to curb student loan debt? Focus on interest rates.
Illinois trucking company not going to cities that push to defund the police
The owner of a Chicago-area trucking company says that in order to keep drivers safe, he will not direct services to cities that are pushing to defund the police.
The owner of a Chicago-area trucking company says that in order to keep drivers safe, he will not direct services to cities that are pushing to defund the police.
Doordash debuts 'digital convenience stores' in 8 US cities
DoorDash is launching digital "convenience stores" in several cities across the U.S. that will bring to your door everything from chips and ice cream to dog food and cold medicine.
DoorDash is launching digital "convenience stores" in several cities across the U.S. that will bring to your door everything from chips and ice cream to dog food and cold medicine.
Lovin' Local: Pilates Connection in Evanston staying limber during pandemic
Rhonda Celenza, owner of Pilates Connection, talks about how her business has adapted and fared during the pandemic.
Rhonda Celenza, owner of Pilates Connection, talks about how her business has adapted and fared during the pandemic.
Pandemic decimating business for inns in Chicago
Laura Yepez, owner of Wicker Park Inn, talks about how her business has struggled during the uncertain times of the pandemic.
Laura Yepez, owner of Wicker Park Inn, talks about how her business has struggled during the uncertain times of the pandemic.
Tickets available for Walmart’s drive-in movie viewings in store parking lots — and they’re free
Walmart is partnering with the Tribeca Film Festival to host 320 free drive-in movie showings throughout the U.S., and you can snag your free tickets now.
Walmart is partnering with the Tribeca Film Festival to host 320 free drive-in movie showings throughout the U.S., and you can snag your free tickets now.
What is the cheapest way to borrow money?
Make sure you’re not overpaying for your loan.
Make sure you’re not overpaying for your loan.
ComEd pleads not guilty to bribery in alleged influence-peddling scheme
Energy utility ComEd pleaded not guilty to bribery at an arraignment Wednesday despite previously admitting wrongdoing in an influence-peddling scheme that also threatens to ensnare Illinois’ most powerful Democrat, state House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Energy utility ComEd pleaded not guilty to bribery at an arraignment Wednesday despite previously admitting wrongdoing in an influence-peddling scheme that also threatens to ensnare Illinois’ most powerful Democrat, state House Speaker Michael Madigan.
What to do with airline and travel credit cards amid coronavirus
With air travel on a downward flight path these days, it’s time to decide what to do with airline and travel credit cards.
With air travel on a downward flight path these days, it’s time to decide what to do with airline and travel credit cards.
Personal loan rates are getting even lower — here's why
Now could be an excellent time to consider taking out a personal loan.
Now could be an excellent time to consider taking out a personal loan.
4 cheapest ways to pay off credit card debt
Americans currently owe 14.3 trillion in credit card debt. Here are four debt-repayment strategies to help you pay yours off.
Americans currently owe 14.3 trillion in credit card debt. Here are four debt-repayment strategies to help you pay yours off.
As US milk sales rise amid pandemic, "Got milk?" ads return
The dairy industry has a familiar question for you: “Got milk?” Six years after the popular tagline was retired, “Got milk?” ads are back.
The dairy industry has a familiar question for you: “Got milk?” Six years after the popular tagline was retired, “Got milk?” ads are back.
8 questions to ask before taking out a personal loan
Ask yourself these questions before applying for a personal loan.
Ask yourself these questions before applying for a personal loan.