What the Fed’s meeting could mean for rates in 2026 | ChicagoLIVE
Bankrate financial analyst Stephen Kates breaks down the Federal Reserve’s decision to pause interest rates.
Bankrate financial analyst Stephen Kates breaks down the Federal Reserve’s decision to pause interest rates.
Survey tracks Americans' No-Spend January efforts | ChicagoNOW
Nerd Wallet’s Kimberly Palmer shares insights on No-Spend January 2026.
Nerd Wallet’s Kimberly Palmer shares insights on No-Spend January 2026.
Tax season surprise: Illinois families could be owed thousands in refunds
As tax season begins, new and expanded credits mean many Illinois families may qualify for thousands of dollars in refunds—but only if they know how to claim them.
As tax season begins, new and expanded credits mean many Illinois families may qualify for thousands of dollars in refunds—but only if they know how to claim them.
Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs across company in latest round of layoffs
Amazon's latest round of job cuts follow last year's layoffs of thousands of employees. Here's what you need to know.
Amazon's latest round of job cuts follow last year's layoffs of thousands of employees. Here's what you need to know.
Cost of living is rising the most in these US cities
According to new data, the cost of living is rising in cities across the United States. Here’s where it’s the worst.
According to new data, the cost of living is rising in cities across the United States. Here’s where it’s the worst.
Pinterest to layoff 15% of workforce as it pivots to AI
Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence.
Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence.
Amazon to close physical 'Go' and 'Fresh' grocery stores, expand Whole Foods Market
Amazon is making a major shift in its grocery business, announcing plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores while doubling down on Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.
Amazon is making a major shift in its grocery business, announcing plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores while doubling down on Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.
UPS looks to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year
UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year in a continued effort to reduce the number of Amazon shipments it handles.
UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year in a continued effort to reduce the number of Amazon shipments it handles.
Amazon to close physical 'Go' and 'Fresh' grocery stores, expand Whole Foods Market
Amazon is making a major shift in its grocery business, announcing plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores while doubling down on Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.
Amazon is making a major shift in its grocery business, announcing plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores while doubling down on Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.
Chicago’s Teatro ZinZanni to close after seven years | ChicagoNOW
The popular dinner theater is ending its Chicago run due to declining ticket sales.
The popular dinner theater is ending its Chicago run due to declining ticket sales.
Amazon to close physical 'Go' and 'Fresh' grocery stores, expand Whole Foods Market
Amazon is making a major shift in its grocery business, announcing plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores while doubling down on Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.
Amazon is making a major shift in its grocery business, announcing plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores while doubling down on Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.
Nike plans to cut hundreds of jobs amid automation push
Nike is planning to cut nearly 800 jobs amid an automation push at the footwear and apparel giant's distribution centers.
Nike is planning to cut nearly 800 jobs amid an automation push at the footwear and apparel giant's distribution centers.
Tax season is here — Why bigger refunds aren’t guaranteed this year
A lot of taxpayers are hoping for bigger refunds, and new IRS rule changes could help — but experts say it’s not that simple.
A lot of taxpayers are hoping for bigger refunds, and new IRS rule changes could help — but experts say it’s not that simple.
Will tax refunds be bigger this year? Here’s what you need to know | ChicagoLIVE
Tax season is here and your refund could be bigger than usual.
Tax season is here and your refund could be bigger than usual.
Carney pushes back on Trump's 100% tariff threat over China trade deals with Canada amid tensions
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing back against President Donald Trump's tariff threat, firmly denying plans for a China free trade deal after a recent diplomatic visit.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing back against President Donald Trump's tariff threat, firmly denying plans for a China free trade deal after a recent diplomatic visit.
Households with 2 kids need to earn over 400K to comfortably afford child care in US
Raising two kids takes a six-figure salary to comfortably afford child care for two children, new data shows.
Raising two kids takes a six-figure salary to comfortably afford child care for two children, new data shows.
Amazon to cut thousands of jobs in sweeping corporate layoffs
Amazon is preparing to lay off thousands of employees in a broad corporate workforce reduction that could begin as early as next week.
Amazon is preparing to lay off thousands of employees in a broad corporate workforce reduction that could begin as early as next week.
Popular alcohol brands could be forced to sell off inventory after bankruptcy setback
Alcohol giants Stoli Group USA LLC and Kentucky Owl LLC are liquidating their inventory in the U.S. after struggling to reorganize their businesses under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Alcohol giants Stoli Group USA LLC and Kentucky Owl LLC are liquidating their inventory in the U.S. after struggling to reorganize their businesses under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Naperville City Council rejects controversial proposed data center
Naperville city leaders rejected moving forward with a controversial data center at a meeting on Tuesday night.
Naperville city leaders rejected moving forward with a controversial data center at a meeting on Tuesday night.
Chicago City Council votes to ban sale of some hemp products
The Chicago City Council voted to ban the sale of some hemp products, with some changes made to the original proposal.
The Chicago City Council voted to ban the sale of some hemp products, with some changes made to the original proposal.



















