Small business owner looks ahead after store is looted
For many small business owners in Chicago, the smoke of the coronavirus lockdown was starting to clear as stores got the go-ahead to open up on June 3. But that reopening won?t be happening for many after this weekend's protests turned into looting across the city.
For many small business owners in Chicago, the smoke of the coronavirus lockdown was starting to clear as stores got the go-ahead to open up on June 3. But that reopening won?t be happening for many after this weekend's protests turned into looting across the city.
Chicago to implement 'Open Streets' program to make more room for pedestrians
On Friday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a number of major commercial and residential streets would soon be closed to car traffic and open to pedestrians, cyclists and outdoor diners.
On Friday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a number of major commercial and residential streets would soon be closed to car traffic and open to pedestrians, cyclists and outdoor diners.
Small business owners can now apply for PPP loan forgiveness: Everything to know
Two months after the federal government rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program, small business owners that tapped the coronavirus aid can officially have their loans forgiven.
Two months after the federal government rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program, small business owners that tapped the coronavirus aid can officially have their loans forgiven.
Stocks jump for month as oil posts record gain
U.S. equity markets curbed the bulk of their losses Friday after President Trump announced a new wave of crackdown efforts on China, but stopped short of instituting new sanctions or upending the trade deal between the two countries.
U.S. equity markets curbed the bulk of their losses Friday after President Trump announced a new wave of crackdown efforts on China, but stopped short of instituting new sanctions or upending the trade deal between the two countries.
Is now the best time to refinance your mortgage?
A mortgage refinance can save you money but run the numbers first.
A mortgage refinance can save you money but run the numbers first.
Mall of America postpones reopening due to 'significant unrest in the community'
Mall of America, which is located just outside of Minneapolis, said Friday that it has postponed its planned reopening amid unrest following the death of George Floyd.
Mall of America, which is located just outside of Minneapolis, said Friday that it has postponed its planned reopening amid unrest following the death of George Floyd.
Your credit card limit can be lowered without warning — what to do if this happens
Credit card limits can occur during financial emergencies.
Credit card limits can occur during financial emergencies.
Get the best mortgage rates by following these 5 steps
Coronavirus has brought mortgage interest rates down near historic lows. Here’s what you can do to ensure that you get the best rates when you purchase a home or refinance.
Coronavirus has brought mortgage interest rates down near historic lows. Here’s what you can do to ensure that you get the best rates when you purchase a home or refinance.
Amazon says most of its pandemic hires can remain as full-time employees
Amazon will convert 125,000 of the 175,000 temporary roles hired since March to permanent jobs if employees would like to stay at Amazon long term.
Amazon will convert 125,000 of the 175,000 temporary roles hired since March to permanent jobs if employees would like to stay at Amazon long term.
Struggles continue for indie music venues
Chicago's indie music venues, closed due to the pandemic, aren't giving up their fight for their future and the hope of reopening. Joe Shanahan, owner of local venues Metro and Smart Bar, joined Good Day Chicago to talk about how they can keep the music playing.
Chicago's indie music venues, closed due to the pandemic, aren't giving up their fight for their future and the hope of reopening. Joe Shanahan, owner of local venues Metro and Smart Bar, joined Good Day Chicago to talk about how they can keep the music playing.
Businesses in suburban Chicago ready to reopen Friday as Phase 3 begins
There was a flurry of activity in the suburbs Thursday as everything from restaurants to malls were getting ready to reopen, albeit a little differently than what you may remember.
There was a flurry of activity in the suburbs Thursday as everything from restaurants to malls were getting ready to reopen, albeit a little differently than what you may remember.
Most TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods stores could be reopened by end of June, company says
The company, which also owns Marshalls and HomeGoods, made the announcement in a recent press release.
The company, which also owns Marshalls and HomeGoods, made the announcement in a recent press release.
Stocks retreat as Trump preps social media and China crackdowns
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 148 points, or 0.58 percent, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.21 percent.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 148 points, or 0.58 percent, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.21 percent.
555 coronavirus cases at Iowa Tyson pork plant
The Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed 555 employees had tested positive on Thursday.
The Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed 555 employees had tested positive on Thursday.
Mortgage interest rates vary by lender — how to compare offers
Want to save money on your monthly mortgage payment and over the long haul? Comparison-shopping is the key.
Want to save money on your monthly mortgage payment and over the long haul? Comparison-shopping is the key.
Pay off student loans faster (and save money) during coronavirus — 4 things you can do
Take advantage of student loan forbearance to pay down more of your loan.
Take advantage of student loan forbearance to pay down more of your loan.
Coronavirus forces Chicago coffee business that hires veterans to lay them off instead
A Chicago coffee maker that was created to give veterans jobs has had to lay them off instead.
A Chicago coffee maker that was created to give veterans jobs has had to lay them off instead.
Chicago releases specific guidelines for barbershops to follow when they reopen
Barbershops will have to follow some very specific requirements as Chicago begins to reopen. They can cut your hair, but not all of it.
Barbershops will have to follow some very specific requirements as Chicago begins to reopen. They can cut your hair, but not all of it.
How to choose the best student loan refinancing offer
Refinancing your student debt could save you cash. Here’s how to go about it right.
Refinancing your student debt could save you cash. Here’s how to go about it right.
It’s not junk mail: Coronavirus stimulus payment debit cards come in plain envelope
Some have reportedly mistaken their Economic Impact Payment debit cards as junk mail after being confused by the envelope.
Some have reportedly mistaken their Economic Impact Payment debit cards as junk mail after being confused by the envelope.