IRS enhances 'Get My Payment' online application to help taxpayers
The "Get My Payment" tool can be accessed through IRS.gov
The "Get My Payment" tool can be accessed through IRS.gov
Potbelly says it is returning funds it got through federal program meant to help small businesses
Potbelly Sandwich Shop is returning money it got from a federal program that is meant to help small business owners.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop is returning money it got from a federal program that is meant to help small business owners.
Chicago's craft breweries drying up due to COVID-19 pandemic
It has been one of the fastest growing business success stories in recent years, but now many small craft breweries are in danger of going down the drain.
It has been one of the fastest growing business success stories in recent years, but now many small craft breweries are in danger of going down the drain.
Chicago businessman buys Indiana Beach amusement park, hopes to reopen this summer
A Chicago businessman has bought a northern Indiana amusement park that abruptly closed in February and hopes to reopen the 94-year-old tourist destination’s rides and other attractions this summer if coronavirus restrictions allow.
A Chicago businessman has bought a northern Indiana amusement park that abruptly closed in February and hopes to reopen the 94-year-old tourist destination’s rides and other attractions this summer if coronavirus restrictions allow.
Judge blocks Illinois workers’ compensation rule
More than two dozen business groups supported the lawsuit.
More than two dozen business groups supported the lawsuit.
Illinois agency refers 'enforcement action' against company after smokestack demolition
An Illinois agency has referred an enforcement action against a company whose demolition of a coal plant caused a dust cloud to cover parts of Chicago neighborhood.
An Illinois agency has referred an enforcement action against a company whose demolition of a coal plant caused a dust cloud to cover parts of Chicago neighborhood.
Dow rises as S&P, Nasdaq slip in volatile session
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 110 points, or 0.47 percent, in the opening minutes of trading while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.62 percent and 0.55 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 110 points, or 0.47 percent, in the opening minutes of trading while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.62 percent and 0.55 percent, respectively.
Publix buying excess milk, produce from farmers and donating it to food banks
As farmers around the country have been forced to dump milk and destroy produce due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Publix announced a new initiative to partner with those farmers and bring them some relief.
As farmers around the country have been forced to dump milk and destroy produce due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Publix announced a new initiative to partner with those farmers and bring them some relief.
Louisiana pastor who flouted social distancing urges Americans to donate stimulus checks to his church
A pastor in Louisiana is asking congregants and other Americans to donate their stimulus checks to his church.
A pastor in Louisiana is asking congregants and other Americans to donate their stimulus checks to his church.
People missing out on stimulus checks because spouses are immigrants
Roughly 1.2 million U.S. citizens did not receive stimulus checks because they are married to immigrants who don’t have social security numbers and joint-filed their taxes.
Roughly 1.2 million U.S. citizens did not receive stimulus checks because they are married to immigrants who don’t have social security numbers and joint-filed their taxes.
Experts predict Chicago will bounce back after COVID-19
Chicago will likely re-open later than other parts of the Midwest, with the city's tourism-related industries perhaps taking the longest to recover.
Chicago will likely re-open later than other parts of the Midwest, with the city's tourism-related industries perhaps taking the longest to recover.
Naperville mayor wants to begin reopening his city on May 1
While many are ready to hunker down until the coronavirus pandemic passes, Naperville's mayor says the city is ready to reopen and he wants the governor to give them the OK.
While many are ready to hunker down until the coronavirus pandemic passes, Naperville's mayor says the city is ready to reopen and he wants the governor to give them the OK.
Trump's Mar-a-Lago furloughs 153 servers, cooks amid coronavirus pandemic
It isn't the only Trump resort in Florida to furlough workers.
It isn't the only Trump resort in Florida to furlough workers.
Dow tumbles 631 points as oil selloff deepens
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 515 points, or 2.18 percent, in the opening minutes of trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.76 percent and 1.2 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 515 points, or 2.18 percent, in the opening minutes of trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.76 percent and 1.2 percent, respectively.
Congress’ $300B package for small businesses may only last days: report
Bank officials have reportedly warned that the $450 billion package to replenish the earlier small business emergency fund will likely run out of money in just a few days.
Bank officials have reportedly warned that the $450 billion package to replenish the earlier small business emergency fund will likely run out of money in just a few days.
Kemp: Restaurants, other businesses to reopen in Georgia amid COVID-19 fight
Kemp, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, House Speaker David Ralston, and other officials discussed reopening the state during a briefing on Monday.
Kemp, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, House Speaker David Ralston, and other officials discussed reopening the state during a briefing on Monday.
Trump, Congress near deal on small business, hospital aid
The Trump administration and Congress expect an agreement Monday on a coronavirus aid package of up to $450 billion.
The Trump administration and Congress expect an agreement Monday on a coronavirus aid package of up to $450 billion.
Oil price goes negative as demand collapses; stocks dip
The price for oil plummeted to negative $3.70 per barrel, as of 2:15 p.m. Eastern time.
The price for oil plummeted to negative $3.70 per barrel, as of 2:15 p.m. Eastern time.
How to spot a counterfeit stimulus check: Secret Service, Treasury warn against coronavirus relief fraud
The Secret Service and the Treasury Department are working together to help individuals protect themselves from counterfeit stimulus checks, as the Trump administration plans to mail millions of coronavirus relief checks to Americans later this month.
The Secret Service and the Treasury Department are working together to help individuals protect themselves from counterfeit stimulus checks, as the Trump administration plans to mail millions of coronavirus relief checks to Americans later this month.
Shake Shack to return $10M government loan
Shake Shack Inc will return the small business loan it received from the U.S. government, the burger chain's chief executive said on Monday, making it the first major firm to hand back money aimed at helping small businesses ride out the coronavirus impact.
Shake Shack Inc will return the small business loan it received from the U.S. government, the burger chain's chief executive said on Monday, making it the first major firm to hand back money aimed at helping small businesses ride out the coronavirus impact.