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.
Top executives of Exelon/ComEd claimed Wednesday that the giant utility’s long-running bribery scheme did little damage to consumers.
How the coronavirus pandemic can impact your personal finances, according to experts
Refinancing your debt into lower interest rates could save you thousands of dollars.
Refinancing your debt into lower interest rates could save you thousands of dollars.
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.
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.
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.
How to land the lowest 15-year mortgage rate for your refinance
Now is a great time to reassess your home loan options.
Now is a great time to reassess your home loan options.
Lincoln Square/Ravenswood wine stroll takes a virtual route this year
The typical Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce wine stroll is being converted this year to the form of LSR Summer Wine Mix-Packs.
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
Anthony Pellegrino, founder of Goldstone Financial Group,talks about the GOP's latest stimulus proposal and how it could affect consumers.
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
Lynette Lovelace from Lifetherapy talks about how her business has fared since the start of the pandemic.
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
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.
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.
Planet Fitness will require face masks inside gyms starting in August
Planet Fitness will freeze memberships for members who can't or refuse to wear a mask.
Planet Fitness will freeze memberships for members who can't or refuse to wear a mask.
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.
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.
7 things you should know about co-signing a student loan
Don’t co-sign a student loan until you understand your obligations
Don’t co-sign a student loan until you understand your obligations
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.
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.
7 common mistakes when refinancing into a low mortgage rate
Maximize your benefits of a mortgage refinance by avoiding these pitfalls.
Maximize your benefits of a mortgage refinance by avoiding these pitfalls.
Prop Thtr closing its doors after 15 years due to COVID-19
Olivia Lilley talks about Avondale's Prop Thtr closing after 15 years due to the crippling impact of the COVID-19.
Olivia Lilley talks about Avondale's Prop Thtr closing after 15 years due to the crippling impact of the COVID-19.
Second stimulus check details revealed: Who is eligible?
The GOP unveiled details for a second round of direct payments to American households on Monday, in legislation that has been dubbed the HEALS Act.
The GOP unveiled details for a second round of direct payments to American households on Monday, in legislation that has been dubbed the HEALS Act.
Target to close stores on Thanksgiving Day, they say 'this isn't the year for crowds'
Instead, shoppers can reportedly purchase holiday deals earlier than ever, with savings starting in October and continuing throughout the season.
Instead, shoppers can reportedly purchase holiday deals earlier than ever, with savings starting in October and continuing throughout the season.
Beware of these hidden credit card fees and charges
Hidden fees are common with credit cards. Here’s how to avoid them.
Hidden fees are common with credit cards. Here’s how to avoid them.
How to appeal college financial aid decisions due to coronavirus
If your household income has changed, filing a financial aid appeal might be a smart move.
If your household income has changed, filing a financial aid appeal might be a smart move.
More payments, extended benefits: Inside the GOP's COVID stimulus proposal
The framework is expected to extend — but reduce substantially — just-expired expanded unemployment benefits, send a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus check to American adults earning less than $75,000 in August and funnel tens of billions of dollars in aid to schools and universities.
The framework is expected to extend — but reduce substantially — just-expired expanded unemployment benefits, send a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus check to American adults earning less than $75,000 in August and funnel tens of billions of dollars in aid to schools and universities.