Student loan forgiveness: What to know if you've applied for relief
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?
For sale: 'Goonies' house hits the market in Oregon for $1.65 million
The 1,935-square-foot home still features a pull-down ladder with an entrance to the attic, where “the Goonies” characters found an old treasure map in the 1985 cult classic.
The 1,935-square-foot home still features a pull-down ladder with an entrance to the attic, where “the Goonies” characters found an old treasure map in the 1985 cult classic.
Bloomie's opens at Old Orchard Mall in Skokie
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Thursday at Old Orchard Mall.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Thursday at Old Orchard Mall.
Bloomie?s opens at Old Orchard Mall in Skokie
Thursday marks the grand opening of Bloomie's, a smaller concept store from Bloomingdale's that used to anchor the mall.
Thursday marks the grand opening of Bloomie's, a smaller concept store from Bloomingdale's that used to anchor the mall.
Chicago makes 2,000 vacant lots available for private purchase — what to know
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday that 2,000 vacant city lots are now for sale.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday that 2,000 vacant city lots are now for sale.
Millions getting sticker shock while grocery shopping for Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving just a week away, millions are getting their groceries now for the big holiday --- and maybe getting some sticker shock in the process.
With Thanksgiving just a week away, millions are getting their groceries now for the big holiday --- and maybe getting some sticker shock in the process.
Starbucks Red Cup Day 2022: How to get a free reusable cup
On Nov. 17, Starbucks is giving away free reusable red cups at participating U.S. stores. Here’s how to snag one.
On Nov. 17, Starbucks is giving away free reusable red cups at participating U.S. stores. Here’s how to snag one.
Nearly 1 in 5 people willing to pay $200 or more for their Christmas tree, survey finds
Although consumers are paring back their spending this holiday season, many won't give up the luxury of having a real Christmas tree.
Although consumers are paring back their spending this holiday season, many won't give up the luxury of having a real Christmas tree.
How much you can expect to pay for Thanksgiving staples this year
Americans are bracing for a costly Thanksgiving this year, with double-digit percent increases in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples.
Americans are bracing for a costly Thanksgiving this year, with double-digit percent increases in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples.
Frontier Airlines launches unlimited 'all-you-can-fly' annual pass
This could be a frequent flyers dream come true!
This could be a frequent flyers dream come true!
Denny's unveils $5.99 T-shirt that gets you free breakfast every day for a year
Denny’s said the T-shirt comes with a unique QR code sewn directly into the shirt to redeem the free breakfast, but only a limited number are being sold. Here’s when you can get one.
Denny’s said the T-shirt comes with a unique QR code sewn directly into the shirt to redeem the free breakfast, but only a limited number are being sold. Here’s when you can get one.
How the pandemic created lasting changes in holiday shopping
Matt Adams, principal at Deloitte Consulting, talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic made consumers shift the way they approached holiday shopping.
Matt Adams, principal at Deloitte Consulting, talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic made consumers shift the way they approached holiday shopping.
Christmas shoppers plan to buy real trees despite higher costs
In a recent survey, nearly one in five Americans said they are willing to pay $200 or more for their Christmas tree.
In a recent survey, nearly one in five Americans said they are willing to pay $200 or more for their Christmas tree.
Chicago border protection officers warn of fake designer goods
A new warning about discounted designer goods as the holiday shopping season nears.
A new warning about discounted designer goods as the holiday shopping season nears.
6 airlines to refund $600M to travelers whose trips were canceled, significantly delayed
The Department of Transportation said it became flooded with consumer complaints whose flights were canceled or changed, but couldn’t get refunds.
The Department of Transportation said it became flooded with consumer complaints whose flights were canceled or changed, but couldn’t get refunds.
Lightfoot blocks Chicago City Council from considering referendum on doubling real estate tax
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is preventing the Chicago City Council from considering a potential referendum question that residents would vote on in February, asking whether the city should double its tax on property sales where the price tag is over $1 million.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is preventing the Chicago City Council from considering a potential referendum question that residents would vote on in February, asking whether the city should double its tax on property sales where the price tag is over $1 million.
Lightfoot blocks Chicago City Council from considering referendum on doubling real estate tax
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is preventing the Chicago City Council from considering a potential referendum question that residents would vote on in February, asking whether the city should double its tax on property sales where the price tag is over $1 million.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is preventing the Chicago City Council from considering a potential referendum question that residents would vote on in February, asking whether the city should double its tax on property sales where the price tag is over $1 million.
Long lines as 'Supreme' opens its first Chicago store
It's considered the juggernaut of street fashion, and now "Supreme" is calling Chicago home.
It's considered the juggernaut of street fashion, and now "Supreme" is calling Chicago home.
Long lines as 'Supreme' opens its first Chicago store
It's considered the juggernaut of street fashion, and now "Supreme" is calling Chicago home.
It's considered the juggernaut of street fashion, and now "Supreme" is calling Chicago home.
DockATot product 'unsafe' for baby to sleep, 'immediately' stop using, CPSC warns
"It is unsafe for your baby to sleep in a DockATot Deluxe+; immediately discontinue its use," CPSC Commissioner Richard Trumka said this week, citing multiple reports of infant deaths.
"It is unsafe for your baby to sleep in a DockATot Deluxe+; immediately discontinue its use," CPSC Commissioner Richard Trumka said this week, citing multiple reports of infant deaths.