What homebuyers need to know about HOA rules and fees before purchasing
Real estate advisor Ashley Nicole Tarver explains the key questions buyers should ask about homeowners association rules, dues, and potential costs before choosing a home in an HOA community.
Real estate advisor Ashley Nicole Tarver explains the key questions buyers should ask about homeowners association rules, dues, and potential costs before choosing a home in an HOA community.
New Trump orders aim to ease mortgage, construction costs
President Trump signed two orders Friday aimed to make housing more affordable, but it’s unclear how quickly federal measures can spark new construction or lower mortgage costs.
President Trump signed two orders Friday aimed to make housing more affordable, but it’s unclear how quickly federal measures can spark new construction or lower mortgage costs.
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.
Pi Day 2026: Where to find $3.14 pizza and pie deals on March 14
Pi Day is shaping up to be a win for bargain hunters, as pizza chains and fast-food brands roll out limited-time offers in honor of March 14.
Pi Day is shaping up to be a win for bargain hunters, as pizza chains and fast-food brands roll out limited-time offers in honor of March 14.
Iran War impacting farmers across the U.S.
The U.S. and Israeli military operations in Iran are impacting not just the Middle East but the entire world, including the agriculture in the U.S.
The U.S. and Israeli military operations in Iran are impacting not just the Middle East but the entire world, including the agriculture in the U.S.
Mortgage rates rise to highest level in over a month
Mortgage rates climbed this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Mortgage rates climbed this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Why Southwest Airlines is ending O’Hare service
Southwest Airlines plans to stop flying out of O’Hare International Airport and instead focus its Chicago operations at Midway. A transportation expert explains how competition with United and American at O’Hare, airline restructuring, and federal concerns about airport congestion could shape flight availability and travel costs in Chicago.
Southwest Airlines plans to stop flying out of O’Hare International Airport and instead focus its Chicago operations at Midway. A transportation expert explains how competition with United and American at O’Hare, airline restructuring, and federal concerns about airport congestion could shape flight availability and travel costs in Chicago.
Magnet chess games sold on Amazon, Etsy recalled for serious injury risk, CPSC says
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the latest recall covers over 150,000 Kluster Fun Tabletop Magnet Chess Games sold online and at some game shops between 2018 and 2025.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the latest recall covers over 150,000 Kluster Fun Tabletop Magnet Chess Games sold online and at some game shops between 2018 and 2025.
Are AI real estate photos misleading buyers?
Property Pixel founder Subhav Gautam explains how AI is being used to enhance real estate listing photos through decluttering, virtual staging and lighting fixes. He also addresses the growing concern over “home fishing,” where edited images can make a property look better than it really is, and says guardrails and honest use are key to keeping buyers from being misled.
Property Pixel founder Subhav Gautam explains how AI is being used to enhance real estate listing photos through decluttering, virtual staging and lighting fixes. He also addresses the growing concern over “home fishing,” where edited images can make a property look better than it really is, and says guardrails and honest use are key to keeping buyers from being misled.
Here's how much tariffs are costing US families each month, according to Democrats
As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.
As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.
USPS honors lowrider culture with historic new stamp series
The stamps celebrate the artistic movement that began in 1940s Mexican American barrios, featuring a 1946 Chevy Fleetline, three Chevy Impalas, and a 1987 Oldsmobile.
The stamps celebrate the artistic movement that began in 1940s Mexican American barrios, featuring a 1946 Chevy Fleetline, three Chevy Impalas, and a 1987 Oldsmobile.
Insulin devices recalled over leak risk, reports of 'serious adverse events'
An insulin pump maker is recalling certain pods that can fail to fully infuse insulin in the body. The recall comes after 18 reports of “serious adverse events."
An insulin pump maker is recalling certain pods that can fail to fully infuse insulin in the body. The recall comes after 18 reports of “serious adverse events."
Rising fertilizer and diesel costs could make groceries more expensive
Professor Nick Paulson from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explains how global conflicts are driving up farm input costs and what that could mean for corn, soybeans, pumpkins, and your grocery bill.
Professor Nick Paulson from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explains how global conflicts are driving up farm input costs and what that could mean for corn, soybeans, pumpkins, and your grocery bill.
Adobe settlement includes $75M in 'free services' for some users: What to know
Adobe, the maker of Photoshop, has agreed to a settlement with the U.S. government over claims that it “trapped customers” using “hidden early termination fees and numerous cancellation hurdles.”
Adobe, the maker of Photoshop, has agreed to a settlement with the U.S. government over claims that it “trapped customers” using “hidden early termination fees and numerous cancellation hurdles.”
Illinois offers $15,000 grant to help first-time homebuyers
Financial advisor Aaron Sims of Northwestern Mutual explains how a new Illinois first-time homebuyer grant program offering up to $15,000 could help more residents afford their first home.
Financial advisor Aaron Sims of Northwestern Mutual explains how a new Illinois first-time homebuyer grant program offering up to $15,000 could help more residents afford their first home.
The Tooth Fairy is paying out more than last year, survey finds
A new poll reveals that the average value of a single lost tooth during the past year has increased. Here's how much it's worth.
A new poll reveals that the average value of a single lost tooth during the past year has increased. Here's how much it's worth.
Some water beads 'illegal' in US as federal safety rules go into effect
Thousands of children in the United States have been injured by water beads, a dangerous toy that is being targeted by new federal safety standards.
Thousands of children in the United States have been injured by water beads, a dangerous toy that is being targeted by new federal safety standards.
There's billions of dollars in unclaimed money in the US - Check to see if you're owed money
According to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA), there are billions of dollars of unclaimed funds or property held by financial institutions, businesses, and state and federal government agencies. There are several ways to see if you may have unclaimed money or property.
According to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA), there are billions of dollars of unclaimed funds or property held by financial institutions, businesses, and state and federal government agencies. There are several ways to see if you may have unclaimed money or property.
GM recalls over 17,000 cars for a faulty part that may raise crash risk
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the new General Motors recall covers certain 2012–2013 Buick Regal vehicles.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the new General Motors recall covers certain 2012–2013 Buick Regal vehicles.
Oil prices begin to rise again amid Iran conflict | The Chicago Report
Ian Lange, a Colorado School of Mines professor, joins us to discuss gas prices amid the ongoing Iran conflict.
Ian Lange, a Colorado School of Mines professor, joins us to discuss gas prices amid the ongoing Iran conflict.