Some Illinois salons given green light to reopen early
The owner of Clean Beauty Boutique says since her salon closed in mid-March, she has lost more than $50,000 in revenue. But as of May 15, her service is now deemed essential.
The owner of Clean Beauty Boutique says since her salon closed in mid-March, she has lost more than $50,000 in revenue. But as of May 15, her service is now deemed essential.
Chicago's Ford plant temporarily closes again after 2 workers test positive for COVID-19
The Ford plant in Chicago had just reopened Monday, and then it had to temporarily close again because two workers tested positive for COVID-19.
The Ford plant in Chicago had just reopened Monday, and then it had to temporarily close again because two workers tested positive for COVID-19.
Company creates hospital bed that converts into a coffin amid the COVID-19 pandemic
The concept may sound morbid, but the bed/coffin combo is intended to combat COVID-19 shortages.
The concept may sound morbid, but the bed/coffin combo is intended to combat COVID-19 shortages.
Illinois restaurants and bars can reopen earlier with outdoor seating, Pritzker says
Restaurants and bars in Illinois will be allowed to reopen earlier than expected, but with outdoor seating only, Governor JB Pritzker announced Wednesday.
Restaurants and bars in Illinois will be allowed to reopen earlier than expected, but with outdoor seating only, Governor JB Pritzker announced Wednesday.
What is earnest money when buying a home?
Home sellers want this show of good faith before they take their house off the market.
Home sellers want this show of good faith before they take their house off the market.
Can’t pay for college because of coronavirus? Here’s what you need to do
Don’t let the COVID-19 pandemic derail your college plans.
Don’t let the COVID-19 pandemic derail your college plans.
6 mortgage myths debunked
With mortgage rates in decline, more Americans will try to land a new home at a great deal or refinance an existing one. Along the way, watch out for these “mortgage myths."
With mortgage rates in decline, more Americans will try to land a new home at a great deal or refinance an existing one. Along the way, watch out for these “mortgage myths."
Three Floyds brewpub to remain closed indefinitely
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the founder of one of the most iconic — and crowded — brewpubs in the Midwest to close indefinitely.
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the founder of one of the most iconic — and crowded — brewpubs in the Midwest to close indefinitely.
Magic Johnson giving $100M in loans to minority-owned businesses struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
What will the workplace look like in a post COVID-19 world?
Damla Gerhart, senior managing director of CBRE's workplace division, talks about what the future of workplaces could look like in wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Damla Gerhart, senior managing director of CBRE's workplace division, talks about what the future of workplaces could look like in wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
‘Not just a horror story’: FTC says some nursing homes are taking residents' stimulus checks
The Federal Trade Commission learned some nursing homes have been trying to take stimulus checks from residents who use Medicaid.
The Federal Trade Commission learned some nursing homes have been trying to take stimulus checks from residents who use Medicaid.
Johnson & Johnson to stop selling talc-based baby powder in US, Canada
Johnson & Johnson is ending sales of its iconic talc-based Johnson's Baby Powder in the U.S. and Canada, where demand has dwindled amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it has caused cancer.
Johnson & Johnson is ending sales of its iconic talc-based Johnson's Baby Powder in the U.S. and Canada, where demand has dwindled amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it has caused cancer.
Financial advice for managing your money during the pandemic
Philip Olson and Julia Lorenz-Olson dish out helpful tips for managing your finances in these uncertain times.
Philip Olson and Julia Lorenz-Olson dish out helpful tips for managing your finances in these uncertain times.
Fed's Powell says new lending programs to launch by June 1
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the central bank’s lending programs for medium-sized businesses and state and local governments will be operational by the end of this month.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the central bank’s lending programs for medium-sized businesses and state and local governments will be operational by the end of this month.
IRS to issue coronavirus stimulus payments on prepaid debit card
The IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department will begin sending economic stimulus payments on preloaded debit cards this week, the Trump administration said on Monday.
The IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department will begin sending economic stimulus payments on preloaded debit cards this week, the Trump administration said on Monday.
How to get the best mortgage refinance rates
Refinance with the best rate by using these tips.
Refinance with the best rate by using these tips.
Pier One Imports to wind down retail operations, JC Penney to close 250 stores
There is no hope for one North Texas-based retail chain while another could be thrown a lifeline by an online competitor.
There is no hope for one North Texas-based retail chain while another could be thrown a lifeline by an online competitor.
Jim Durkin sounds off on Pritzker order that would penalize businesses for violating stay-at-home order
Illinois House GOP Leader Jim Durkin talks about why he thinks Gov. Pritzker is overreaching with his emergency order to penalize business owners who violate the state's stay-at-home order.
Illinois House GOP Leader Jim Durkin talks about why he thinks Gov. Pritzker is overreaching with his emergency order to penalize business owners who violate the state's stay-at-home order.
Lovin Local: DJ Spaz sees dramatic drop in business as COVID-19 all but eliminates weddings
Goran Davidovac, aka DJ Spaz, talks about the difficulty of staying afloat as a wedding DJ during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Goran Davidovac, aka DJ Spaz, talks about the difficulty of staying afloat as a wedding DJ during the COVID-19 outbreak.
How to stay calm in coronavirus uncertainty and hold on to your money
The rapid and uncontrolled spread of coronavirus has generated levels of fear, uncertainty and volatility that can make sound investing decisions difficult.
The rapid and uncontrolled spread of coronavirus has generated levels of fear, uncertainty and volatility that can make sound investing decisions difficult.