Americans tap retirement funds at record rates as mounting financial stress takes toll
A record number of Americans tapped into their 401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year due to financial challenges, new data shows.
A record number of Americans tapped into their 401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year due to financial challenges, new data shows.
Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus closing several stores: What to know
The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus will close more department stores as part of its bankruptcy restructuring. Here's what we know.
The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus will close more department stores as part of its bankruptcy restructuring. Here's what we know.
More Americans tapping 401(k) savings early as financial pressures rise
With a growing share of workers withdrawing early from their 401(k) retirement plan, financial advisor Aristotle Makris of Goldstone Financial Group explains what’s driving the trend and alternatives for people facing financial emergencies.
With a growing share of workers withdrawing early from their 401(k) retirement plan, financial advisor Aristotle Makris of Goldstone Financial Group explains what’s driving the trend and alternatives for people facing financial emergencies.
Federal judge orders billions in tariff refunds after ruling on Trump trade policy
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to begin refunding potentially more than $130 billion in tariffs to thousands of companies after the Supreme Court struck down parts of former President Donald Trump’s tariff authority.
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to begin refunding potentially more than $130 billion in tariffs to thousands of companies after the Supreme Court struck down parts of former President Donald Trump’s tariff authority.
Proposed payment changes could affect credit card rewards | ChicagoNOW
A new poll from The Points Guy finds many Americans are concerned they could lose credit card rewards if changes are made to electronic payment systems.
A new poll from The Points Guy finds many Americans are concerned they could lose credit card rewards if changes are made to electronic payment systems.
Target CEO hopes to earn back customer trust, plans to open new stores
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Six Flags to sell 7 of its amusement parks in $331M deal: See the list
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024
New 12,000-square-foot Mediterranean restaurant planned for Chicago Riverwalk
A new pan-Mediterranean restaurant is set to open along the Chicago Riverwalk this spring.
A new pan-Mediterranean restaurant is set to open along the Chicago Riverwalk this spring.
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Illinois ranks last in overall tax burden, survey says | ChicagoLIVE
With Tax Day approaching, WalletHub releases findings showing many Americans feel squeezed by taxes and other expenses.
With Tax Day approaching, WalletHub releases findings showing many Americans feel squeezed by taxes and other expenses.
Babe’s Sports Bar celebrates women’s sports in Logan Square
Babe’s Sports Bar, Chicago’s only venue exclusively showing women’s sporting events, highlights upcoming Big Ten tournament and March Madness games while sharing its experience serving 35,000 drinks since opening last September.
Babe’s Sports Bar, Chicago’s only venue exclusively showing women’s sporting events, highlights upcoming Big Ten tournament and March Madness games while sharing its experience serving 35,000 drinks since opening last September.
Chicago business, labor leaders look ahead to hosting another DNC in 2028
Chicago could host the DNC again in 2028, and local business and civic leaders say the city is well prepared to handle the event again.
Chicago could host the DNC again in 2028, and local business and civic leaders say the city is well prepared to handle the event again.
Papa Johns is closing 300 restaurants: What to know
Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.
Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.
Chicago Loop Alliance unveils new arts district, funding for vacant stores | ChicagoLIVE
The Chicago Loop Alliance announced plans for a new Loop Arts District Friday, supported by nearly 90 arts organizations, aimed at boosting foot traffic and cultural experiences downtown.
The Chicago Loop Alliance announced plans for a new Loop Arts District Friday, supported by nearly 90 arts organizations, aimed at boosting foot traffic and cultural experiences downtown.
FedEx says it will return any tariff refunds to customers, shippers who paid them
FedEx says it will return any tariff refunds it may receive to its customers as it seeks compensation from the federal government.
FedEx says it will return any tariff refunds it may receive to its customers as it seeks compensation from the federal government.
State Farm to issue $100 average refunds to car insurance customers: What to know
State Farm says it’s giving $5 billion in cash back to its car insurance customers, which amounts to a $100 average refund for more than 49 million policies. Here’s what to know:
State Farm says it’s giving $5 billion in cash back to its car insurance customers, which amounts to a $100 average refund for more than 49 million policies. Here’s what to know:
Chicago’s first luxury gay hotel is coming to Northalsted – Here’s what we know
Chicago's Northalsted neighborhood will soon welcome a luxury LGBTQ+ hotel.
Chicago's Northalsted neighborhood will soon welcome a luxury LGBTQ+ hotel.
Hattie B’s to open in Wrigleyville, plans more Chicago locations
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken is bringing the Nashville heat to the Windy City.
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken is bringing the Nashville heat to the Windy City.
Is employee leverage quietly shrinking in the 2026 job market? | ChicagoLIVE
Workplace expert Lauren Winans says a subtle recalibration is underway as job seeks begin to outnumber open roles in many industries.
Workplace expert Lauren Winans says a subtle recalibration is underway as job seeks begin to outnumber open roles in many industries.
FedEx sues Trump administration for full tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling on IEEPA
The shipping giant FedEx has filed a lawsuit seeking full refund of tariffs assessed under President Trump's order targeting imports.
The shipping giant FedEx has filed a lawsuit seeking full refund of tariffs assessed under President Trump's order targeting imports.