Job market remains fairly strong despite economic uncertainty
Unemployment is at 3.9%, .1% higher than it was in September. Economists say the UAW strike against Detroit's Big 3 automakers were partly to blame for the slump. Those strikes ended this week with tentative deals.
Unemployment is at 3.9%, .1% higher than it was in September. Economists say the UAW strike against Detroit's Big 3 automakers were partly to blame for the slump. Those strikes ended this week with tentative deals.
Budgeting around the holidays can help minimize debt
More than half of Americans are carrying a balance on their credit cards from month to month. Personal finance professor Dan Roccato shares budgeting strategies ahead of the holidays.
More than half of Americans are carrying a balance on their credit cards from month to month. Personal finance professor Dan Roccato shares budgeting strategies ahead of the holidays.
Jeff Bezos announces he's leaving Seattle, moving to Miami
Jeff Bezos will no longer be calling Seattle his home.
Jeff Bezos will no longer be calling Seattle his home.
UAW contract with Stellantis unveiled: Belvidere plant to reopen
Details of the newly unveiled United Auto Workers contract with Stellantis were disclosed on Thursday night.
Details of the newly unveiled United Auto Workers contract with Stellantis were disclosed on Thursday night.
Johnson's revised paid leave expansion faces crucial vote in Chicago City Council
Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal to expand paid leave is expected to be voted on in the full city council next week with some changes.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal to expand paid leave is expected to be voted on in the full city council next week with some changes.
Six Flags, Cedar Fair join forces in $2 billion stock deal
The merger will encompass a broad array of properties, including the popular Six Flags Great America located in north suburban Gurnee.
The merger will encompass a broad array of properties, including the popular Six Flags Great America located in north suburban Gurnee.
UPS 'Brown Friday' hiring event
UPS plans to hire tens of thousands of workers across the country for the holiday season. The delivery service is getting ready to hold its annual job fair tomorrow in many cities, including the Chicago area.
UPS plans to hire tens of thousands of workers across the country for the holiday season. The delivery service is getting ready to hold its annual job fair tomorrow in many cities, including the Chicago area.
Rising childcare costs squeeze family budgets
Rising childcare costs are forcing American families to reduce spending and dip into savings, particularly for those earning between $100,000 and $250,000, leading to financial concerns and impacting family budgets.
Rising childcare costs are forcing American families to reduce spending and dip into savings, particularly for those earning between $100,000 and $250,000, leading to financial concerns and impacting family budgets.
Cedar Fair and Six Flags will merge to create a playtime powerhouse
Cedar Fair and Six Flags are merging to create an expansive amusement park operator with operations spread across 17 U.S. states and three countries.
Cedar Fair and Six Flags are merging to create an expansive amusement park operator with operations spread across 17 U.S. states and three countries.
Child care costs are highest in these cities, data reveals
Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.
Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.
Six Flags, Cedar Fair merging to create amusement park powerhouse in North America
The new combined company will boast 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
The new combined company will boast 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
NW Indiana city enacts midnight gas station closure ordinance to curb crime
Beginning Wednesday night, most gas stations in Hammond, Indiana will have to close from midnight to 5 a.m.
Beginning Wednesday night, most gas stations in Hammond, Indiana will have to close from midnight to 5 a.m.
Judge greenlights demolition of former Pheasant Run Resort
Demolition of the former Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles could begin as soon as Thursday.
Demolition of the former Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles could begin as soon as Thursday.
Walmart spending big to remodel over 100 stores
Walmart plans to unveil the new upgrades to their stores on Friday.
Walmart plans to unveil the new upgrades to their stores on Friday.
School districts to blame for higher property tax bills: Cook County treasurer
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas breaks down a new report that gives us a closer look at Cook County's $1.8 million tax property bills and why school districts may be chiefly responsible.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas breaks down a new report that gives us a closer look at Cook County's $1.8 million tax property bills and why school districts may be chiefly responsible.
Highlighting small business with Steve's annual holiday gift guide
Mosaic artwork to edible gifts, Steve Novello's Annual Holiday Gift Guide has great ideas from small businesses for your friends and loved ones.
Mosaic artwork to edible gifts, Steve Novello's Annual Holiday Gift Guide has great ideas from small businesses for your friends and loved ones.
Biden shares new proposals to protect Americans' retirement savings
President Biden is sharing some new proposals aimed at helping protect Americans' retirement savings. The White House says the new regulations would make a difference for those rolling over 401(k)s to IRAs. Rebekah Castor takes a look at the pros and cons.
President Biden is sharing some new proposals aimed at helping protect Americans' retirement savings. The White House says the new regulations would make a difference for those rolling over 401(k)s to IRAs. Rebekah Castor takes a look at the pros and cons.
Cook County property owners expected to pay more taxes this year
Most Cook County homeowners will have larger property tax bills this year, according to a recent report from the Cook County Treasurer's office.
Most Cook County homeowners will have larger property tax bills this year, according to a recent report from the Cook County Treasurer's office.
Money moves to fatten your wallet this fall
Consumer finance expert Andrea Woroch breaks down some money moves that could make strong financial sense this fall.
Consumer finance expert Andrea Woroch breaks down some money moves that could make strong financial sense this fall.
Illinois stands to gain thousands of jobs and more in General Motors-UAW tentative deal
One of the outcomes of these agreements is the reopening of the Belvidere plant in Illinois, which was closed eight months ago.
One of the outcomes of these agreements is the reopening of the Belvidere plant in Illinois, which was closed eight months ago.