Citing jobs, Trump claims victory over virus, econ collapse
The unemployment rate dropped to a better-than-expected 13.3%, but that is still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression.
The unemployment rate dropped to a better-than-expected 13.3%, but that is still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression.
Jordan Brand commits to donating $100M over 10 years to organizations fighting racial inequality
Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand announced on Friday that they would be donating $100 million over the next 10 years to “organizations dedicated to ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education.”
Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand announced on Friday that they would be donating $100 million over the next 10 years to “organizations dedicated to ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education.”
Wall Street's rally zooms higher after surprise gain in jobs
The report gives credence to the building optimism among stock investors that the economy can recover relatively quickly from its current hole.
The report gives credence to the building optimism among stock investors that the economy can recover relatively quickly from its current hole.
Should you refinance into a 30-year or 15-year mortgage during coronavirus?
Refinancing your home loan could save you money in the long run, but financial struggles could make it difficult to qualify.
Refinancing your home loan could save you money in the long run, but financial struggles could make it difficult to qualify.
Lovin Local: Rolling Stones Records in Norridge
They're creeping up on 50 years in business and today, Rolling Stones Records in Norridge is our Lovin Local stop. Owner Wayne Rohalla's iconic shop closed during the stay-at-home order, but just reopened June 1.
They're creeping up on 50 years in business and today, Rolling Stones Records in Norridge is our Lovin Local stop. Owner Wayne Rohalla's iconic shop closed during the stay-at-home order, but just reopened June 1.
JCPenney shutting down 154 stores after coronavirus-driven bankruptcy
Nearly three weeks after JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has announced it will close down 154 stores nationwide in 38 states as a first step in reorganizing the business.
Nearly three weeks after JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has announced it will close down 154 stores nationwide in 38 states as a first step in reorganizing the business.
'Buy & Fly' store in Chicago may never reopen after looters strike
A store on Chicago’s West Side may never reopen after being hit hard by looters.
A store on Chicago’s West Side may never reopen after being hit hard by looters.
Should you continue paying private student loans if payments are suspended?
With interest rates in steep decline, it’s a good time to refinance a mortgage. Just make sure you’re taking the right steps.
With interest rates in steep decline, it’s a good time to refinance a mortgage. Just make sure you’re taking the right steps.
Walmart taking guns, ammunition off sales floor during protests
Walmart has removed guns and ammunition from the sales floor of some stores as protests have spread across the country.
Walmart has removed guns and ammunition from the sales floor of some stores as protests have spread across the country.
Mortgage relief options — refinance or loan modification?
If you want to save money on your mortgage, find out if a refinance or loan modification is a good option for you.
If you want to save money on your mortgage, find out if a refinance or loan modification is a good option for you.
How to find the best student loans (and get the lowest rates)
Shopping for the right student loans can help you save money on your education. Here are three key factors to look for when selecting a student loan lender.
Shopping for the right student loans can help you save money on your education. Here are three key factors to look for when selecting a student loan lender.
Retirement planning during a pandemic
U.S. unemployment is approaching 20 percent and many Americans are struggling to put food on the table let alone save for retirement. But the recent economic woes doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your long-term financial health.
U.S. unemployment is approaching 20 percent and many Americans are struggling to put food on the table let alone save for retirement. But the recent economic woes doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your long-term financial health.
Mortgage refinance: Everything you need to know
With interest rates in steep decline, it’s a good time to refinance a mortgage. Just make sure you’re taking the right steps.
With interest rates in steep decline, it’s a good time to refinance a mortgage. Just make sure you’re taking the right steps.
Should small business owners take out personal loans during coronavirus?
A personal loan can provide working capital to businesses during a financial crisis.
A personal loan can provide working capital to businesses during a financial crisis.
Cinema chain AMC warns it may not survive the pandemic
Movie theater chain AMC warned Wednesday that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered its theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the internet.
Movie theater chain AMC warned Wednesday that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered its theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the internet.
3 ways to tackle private student loans if you can’t pay due to coronavirus
If you’re having trouble paying down student loan debt during the pandemic, there may be some relief options to consider.
If you’re having trouble paying down student loan debt during the pandemic, there may be some relief options to consider.
What to expect as employees return to the workplace
Damla Gerhart talks about what we can expect from the workplace as reopening restrictions loosen.
Damla Gerhart talks about what we can expect from the workplace as reopening restrictions loosen.
Lake View businesses fight to stay afloat as Phase 3 of reopening begins
Dillon Goodson, executive director of the Lake View Chamber of Commerce, talks about the state of Lake View's small businesses.
Dillon Goodson, executive director of the Lake View Chamber of Commerce, talks about the state of Lake View's small businesses.
Businesses working to implement COVID-19 screening as people return on-site
David Hoke, CEO of Med-Call Healthcare Staffing, talks about the battle to implement COVID-19 screening at big office buildings as people return to work.
David Hoke, CEO of Med-Call Healthcare Staffing, talks about the battle to implement COVID-19 screening at big office buildings as people return to work.
Gun sales skyrocket amid unrest in Illinois, across the nation
With all the unrest around the country and in Illinois following the death of George Floyd, Americans are hitting gun stores for protection.
With all the unrest around the country and in Illinois following the death of George Floyd, Americans are hitting gun stores for protection.