Sephora promises to carry more black-owned brands
Sephora -- owned by luxury company LVMH -- will now devote 15 percent of its shelf space to black-owned businesses.
Sephora -- owned by luxury company LVMH -- will now devote 15 percent of its shelf space to black-owned businesses.
Hundreds of Black Lives Matters balloons to be handed out at nonviolent protest today
Luft Baloons founder Elaine Frei talks about how they're using balloons as a form of activism by giving them out at rallies across the city.
Luft Baloons founder Elaine Frei talks about how they're using balloons as a form of activism by giving them out at rallies across the city.
How to pay off student loans when you’re broke
If you can’t pay your student loans, these tips could help.
If you can’t pay your student loans, these tips could help.
How states are helping private student loan borrowers during coronavirus
Private student loan borrowers not covered by the CARES Act may still be able to get help with managing loan payments.
Private student loan borrowers not covered by the CARES Act may still be able to get help with managing loan payments.
Starbucks updates policy on Black Lives Matter apparel following backlash
Starbucks had reportedly sent a memo to employees that outlined the store’s policy against wearing Black Lives Matter-related apparel in the workplace.
Starbucks had reportedly sent a memo to employees that outlined the store’s policy against wearing Black Lives Matter-related apparel in the workplace.
How to get a low-interest personal loan
The interest rate on your personal loan matters. Here’s how to get the money you need at the lowest cost to you.
The interest rate on your personal loan matters. Here’s how to get the money you need at the lowest cost to you.
Lovin Local: Banbury Fair in Bartlett
It's a staple in downtown Bartlett and getting set to celebrate 37 years of business. Today's Lovin Local takes us to Banbury Fair!
It's a staple in downtown Bartlett and getting set to celebrate 37 years of business. Today's Lovin Local takes us to Banbury Fair!
Bronzeville business hit hard by looters reopening this weekend
His store was wrecked by looters, but a Bronzeville businessman now plans a grand reopening this weekend.
His store was wrecked by looters, but a Bronzeville businessman now plans a grand reopening this weekend.
5 ways to reduce college tuition costs
With college tuition breaking budgets across the U.S., families and students need to get creative to curb tuition costs.
With college tuition breaking budgets across the U.S., families and students need to get creative to curb tuition costs.
When going into debt is good (and how to avoid too much)
Be mindful of how and why you borrow money to avoid racking up too much debt.
Be mindful of how and why you borrow money to avoid racking up too much debt.
Yelp to launch search tool attribute for Black-owned businesses
The online review site will be launching a new free searchable attribute to give businesses a way to identify themselves as Black-owned.
The online review site will be launching a new free searchable attribute to give businesses a way to identify themselves as Black-owned.
5 secrets to refinancing student loans that could save you thousands
If you’re considering a student loan refinance, check out these five tips first.
If you’re considering a student loan refinance, check out these five tips first.
PayPal pledges $530M to support minority-owned businesses in US, YouTube launches $100M creator fund
PayPal and YouTube are among many tech companies that have pledged support to the black community in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
PayPal and YouTube are among many tech companies that have pledged support to the black community in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Chicago’s black-owned businesses face uphill battle to rebuild
Many Chicago business owners were hit hard by looting and vandalism after the weekend of protests and rioting. They have received an outpouring of love and support from people who want to help them rebuild but some say it's just not enough. Bronzeville attorney Lester Barclay talks about what happened and what's really needed to support the community.
Many Chicago business owners were hit hard by looting and vandalism after the weekend of protests and rioting. They have received an outpouring of love and support from people who want to help them rebuild but some say it's just not enough. Bronzeville attorney Lester Barclay talks about what happened and what's really needed to support the community.
Small business repair fund created for South Side
Looking to help South Side businesses that suffered damage during last week’s unrest, the non-profit Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives has launched the Small Business Repair Program. The group’s president, David Doig, talks about it.
Looking to help South Side businesses that suffered damage during last week’s unrest, the non-profit Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives has launched the Small Business Repair Program. The group’s president, David Doig, talks about it.
Companies touting Black Lives Matter face workforce scrutiny
As protests over police brutality erupted across the country, The Associated Press reviewed the diversity reports of some of the biggest companies pledging solidarity with their black employees as well as the black community.
As protests over police brutality erupted across the country, The Associated Press reviewed the diversity reports of some of the biggest companies pledging solidarity with their black employees as well as the black community.
Economist: Chicago's COVID-19 shutdown was too broad
A professor at the University of Chicago claims the city could have saved the same number of lives from the coronavirus with a smaller shutdown that would have killed far fewer jobs.
A professor at the University of Chicago claims the city could have saved the same number of lives from the coronavirus with a smaller shutdown that would have killed far fewer jobs.
The biggest mistake to avoid when taking out a personal loan
Choosing the personal loan with the best interest rate can make a big difference, especially when times are tough. Here’s how to find your best match.
Choosing the personal loan with the best interest rate can make a big difference, especially when times are tough. Here’s how to find your best match.
If you're looking to refinance your mortgage, avoid these roadblocks
Make smart decisions when it comes to a mortgage refinance.
Make smart decisions when it comes to a mortgage refinance.
Human Elements working to help small businesses structure in wake of COVID-19
Human Elements CEO Sam Tanios talks about what they're doing to help small businesses structure their future in wake of the coronavirus.
Human Elements CEO Sam Tanios talks about what they're doing to help small businesses structure their future in wake of the coronavirus.