Biden administration approves $42B in student loan forgiveness under updated PSLF program
The Department of Education has approved $42 billion in student loan forgiveness through recent changes to the PSLF program, designed to provide debt relief to borrowers in the non-profit, public service and governmental fields.
The Department of Education has approved $42 billion in student loan forgiveness through recent changes to the PSLF program, designed to provide debt relief to borrowers in the non-profit, public service and governmental fields.
World of flavors: AAPI Restaurant Week returns with 57 diverse dining destinations
It is Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Month, and as part of that, the 2nd annual AAPI Restaurant Week is now in full swing. Fifty-seven restaurants will be in the spotlight, from Michelin star hot spots to family-owned bakeries.
It is Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Month, and as part of that, the 2nd annual AAPI Restaurant Week is now in full swing. Fifty-seven restaurants will be in the spotlight, from Michelin star hot spots to family-owned bakeries.
Southwest Airlines pilots vote in favor of strike
Airline workers can't legally strike unless mediators decide further negotiations are pointless. Even then, the president and Congress can block a strike.
Airline workers can't legally strike unless mediators decide further negotiations are pointless. Even then, the president and Congress can block a strike.
Linda Yaccarino named new Twitter CEO
Musk said Twitter's new CEO “will focus primarily on business operations, while I focus on product design & new technology.”
Musk said Twitter's new CEO “will focus primarily on business operations, while I focus on product design & new technology.”
McDonald's found liable for hot chicken nugget that burned child's leg
The jury heard two days of testimony and arguments about the 2019 episode that left the 4-year-old girl with a burned upper thigh.
The jury heard two days of testimony and arguments about the 2019 episode that left the 4-year-old girl with a burned upper thigh.
Deerfield residents plan another protest against industrial park proposal
Just weeks after packing the Deerfield village hall, hundreds of residents are planning another demonstration to block redevelopment plans for the old Baxter International headquarters.
Just weeks after packing the Deerfield village hall, hundreds of residents are planning another demonstration to block redevelopment plans for the old Baxter International headquarters.
Illinois has the fifth unhappiest workforce in the U.S.
Jenn Lim, CEO of Delivering Happiness, talks about what makes an unhappy workforce and how you can seek out joy in the workplace.
Jenn Lim, CEO of Delivering Happiness, talks about what makes an unhappy workforce and how you can seek out joy in the workplace.
Small businesses turn to 'side hustles' for additional revenue amid inflation
Many of you have probably heard of ?side hustles? ? a way to make extra income in addition to your primary job. But now small businesses are using them to make additional revenue.
Many of you have probably heard of ?side hustles? ? a way to make extra income in addition to your primary job. But now small businesses are using them to make additional revenue.
Starting a business while raising children: It is possible
Mom, business owner and author Mignon Francois was drowning in debt while raising six kids when she leveraged her last $5 and turned it into a $10 million cupcake empire.
Mom, business owner and author Mignon Francois was drowning in debt while raising six kids when she leveraged her last $5 and turned it into a $10 million cupcake empire.
Podcast connects, highlights thriving Black business owners
Founder of The L3 Agency, Larvetta L. Loftin, hosts a podcast with other minority business owners to discuss the struggles entrepreneurs face, but also focuses on the joys as well as how to grow.
Founder of The L3 Agency, Larvetta L. Loftin, hosts a podcast with other minority business owners to discuss the struggles entrepreneurs face, but also focuses on the joys as well as how to grow.
MTV News forced to close down after 36 years amid Paramount layoffs
The news division of MTV launched in 1987, filling a void for Gen X-ers and older millennials seeking a cable television alternative to traditional news networks.
The news division of MTV launched in 1987, filling a void for Gen X-ers and older millennials seeking a cable television alternative to traditional news networks.
Illinois cannabis businesses call for unified regulatory body amid equity concerns
The calls for cannabis equity in Illinois are getting louder. Marijuana businesses big and small are calling for one oversight body to regulate the industry.
The calls for cannabis equity in Illinois are getting louder. Marijuana businesses big and small are calling for one oversight body to regulate the industry.
Chicago 11-year-old creates hoodie to help autism patients self-soothe
A south suburban Chicago 11-year-old was tired of being bullied, so he came up with a genius fashion hack.
A south suburban Chicago 11-year-old was tired of being bullied, so he came up with a genius fashion hack.
Chicago summit brings together over 450 businesses, majority led by women and founders of color
Chicago is known for its culinary diversity and this month, World Business Chicago is hosting the largest venture summit, focused on food.
Chicago is known for its culinary diversity and this month, World Business Chicago is hosting the largest venture summit, focused on food.
Chicago summit brings together over 450 businesses, majority led by women and founders of color
Chicago is known for its culinary diversity and this month, World Business Chicago is hosting the largest venture summit, focused on food.
Chicago is known for its culinary diversity and this month, World Business Chicago is hosting the largest venture summit, focused on food.
Chicago woman creates book series to teach kids about finances
Last month was all about financial literacy, but it's never too late to talk to your kids about money. Chicagoan Pongee Barnes does it through her books, called Little Owners. She joined First at Four to talk more about it.
Last month was all about financial literacy, but it's never too late to talk to your kids about money. Chicagoan Pongee Barnes does it through her books, called Little Owners. She joined First at Four to talk more about it.
Some 14 million jobs won't exist globally in 5 years, report says
Here are the jobs that will be most impacted in the years ahead, according to the new report by the World Economic Forum.
Here are the jobs that will be most impacted in the years ahead, according to the new report by the World Economic Forum.
Lightfoot announces $54M in grants for small businesses, community organizations
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced more economic development grants for Chicago on Tuesday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced more economic development grants for Chicago on Tuesday.
Lightfoot announces $54M in grants for small businesses, community organizations
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced more economic development grants for the city on Tuesday. The grant program is part of the mayor's Chicago Recovery Plan.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced more economic development grants for the city on Tuesday. The grant program is part of the mayor's Chicago Recovery Plan.
Bed Bath & Beyond coupons accepted at Big Lots, The Container Store in wake of bankruptcy
If you have Bed Bath & Beyond coupons that you didn't get to use, you’re not totally out of luck.
If you have Bed Bath & Beyond coupons that you didn't get to use, you’re not totally out of luck.