Tax scams on the rise in 2026: What you need to know
The Internal Revenue Service released its 2026 Dirty Dozen list of tax scams, warning taxpayers about schemes that threaten personal and financial information.
The Internal Revenue Service released its 2026 Dirty Dozen list of tax scams, warning taxpayers about schemes that threaten personal and financial information.
How small businesses can win government contracts
Chris Hollingsworth from the Illinois APEX Accelerators discusses how government contracting works and how the Government Contracting Summit helps small businesses connect with opportunities and grow.
Chris Hollingsworth from the Illinois APEX Accelerators discusses how government contracting works and how the Government Contracting Summit helps small businesses connect with opportunities and grow.
TSA wait times: Airline CEOs blast Congress; ‘simply unacceptable’
As some travelers are waiting for 2, 3, and even up to 4 hours in TSA security lines, airline industry leaders are pressing lawmakers to make some changes.
As some travelers are waiting for 2, 3, and even up to 4 hours in TSA security lines, airline industry leaders are pressing lawmakers to make some changes.
Egg prices plunge as avian flu impact eases, but risks remain
Egg prices have been on a roller-coaster in recent years amid supply disruptions due to an avian flu outbreak. Here's the latest.
Egg prices have been on a roller-coaster in recent years amid supply disruptions due to an avian flu outbreak. Here's the latest.
Your weather app is misleading you, and it's costing businesses money
Misleading weather app icons are causing financial headaches for major attractions, like zoos, because people are canceling plans based on a single icon.
Misleading weather app icons are causing financial headaches for major attractions, like zoos, because people are canceling plans based on a single icon.
Target boycott over DEI continues, local advocates say company 'went around' true leaders
Activists proclaimed in front of Target's Minneapolis headquarters that the boycott over reversed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) measures will continue despite Target's claims that the company is "moving forward."
Activists proclaimed in front of Target's Minneapolis headquarters that the boycott over reversed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) measures will continue despite Target's claims that the company is "moving forward."
Target slashes prices on thousands of items heading into spring
Target is cutting prices to more than 3,000 on-trend items across apparel, home, baby essentials and select food and beverage products heading into spring.
Target is cutting prices to more than 3,000 on-trend items across apparel, home, baby essentials and select food and beverage products heading into spring.
List: These companies are suing to get Trump tariff refunds
More than 1,000 companies have filed suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade in efforts to recoup costs from the now-illegal tariffs. Here are some of the biggest companies to file suit.
More than 1,000 companies have filed suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade in efforts to recoup costs from the now-illegal tariffs. Here are some of the biggest companies to file suit.
Simple financial moves to make now if you want to qualify for a mortgage later
Mortgage expert Jen Poniatowski from Key Mortgage Services explains the simple financial steps buyers can take now—like reducing debt, boosting savings, and improving credit—to get mortgage-ready for a home purchase later this year.
Mortgage expert Jen Poniatowski from Key Mortgage Services explains the simple financial steps buyers can take now—like reducing debt, boosting savings, and improving credit—to get mortgage-ready for a home purchase later this year.
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.