Lowe's shelling out $100M in coronavirus bonuses to hourly workers

Lowe's said the total amount it is spending on this round of bonuses is about $100 million, pushing its total investment in coronavirus relief funding for associates to approximately $500 million.

Should I consolidate my student loans?

The choice between refinancing student loans and consolidation is dependent on multiple factors.

ComEd hearings begin in bribery investigation

Top executives of Exelon/ComEd claimed Wednesday that the giant utility’s long-running bribery scheme did little damage to consumers.

Should I use a personal loan to consolidate debt?

Debt consolidation through a personal loan makes sense if you can qualify for a new loan at a lower rate and you have a plan to pay off what you owe.

These are the major retailers closed on Thanksgiving Day 2020

Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, major retailers have announced the decision to close businesses on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.

Lincoln Square/Ravenswood wine stroll takes a virtual route this year
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The typical Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce wine stroll is being converted this year to the form of LSR Summer Wine Mix-Packs.

How the latest stimulus proposal could impact consumers
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Anthony Pellegrino, founder of Goldstone Financial Group,talks about the GOP's latest stimulus proposal and how it could affect consumers.

Lovin' Local: Lifetherapy Bath, Body & Fragrances
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Lynette Lovelace from Lifetherapy talks about how her business has fared since the start of the pandemic.

Estimated 2,400 Chicago-area businesses say they'll never reopen due to pandemic
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Rob Karr, president and CEO of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, talks about the thousands of Chicago-area businesses that will never reopen again after COVID-19.

Should I use a personal loan or a 0% APR card to get out of debt?

If you want to consolidate your high-interest debt, first weigh the pros and cons of using a personal loan or a zero percent APR credit card.

Lawsuit seeks $150 million in ComEd refunds after bribery scheme

A class-action lawsuit seeks $150 million in refunds from ComEd for customer rate increases and other benefits the utility received from Illinois as part of an alleged bribery scheme.