Man goes over 20 years without paying mortgage, evading evictions along the way
A man has been avoiding eviction from his home for more than two decades after making only one mortgage payment and repeatedly battling banks and realtors in court. By skipping out on payments and interest, Guramrit Hanspal has reportedly saved more than $440,000 over the past 23 years.
A man has been avoiding eviction from his home for more than two decades after making only one mortgage payment and repeatedly battling banks and realtors in court. By skipping out on payments and interest, Guramrit Hanspal has reportedly saved more than $440,000 over the past 23 years.
Mother’s Day 2021: Delicious deals, discounts for deserving moms
Treat your mom to a heart-shaped pizza, an ice cream cake or a free mimosa on the day that’s meant to honor her.
Treat your mom to a heart-shaped pizza, an ice cream cake or a free mimosa on the day that’s meant to honor her.
Biden says economic recovery a marathon, not a sprint amid weak jobs report
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
Kidde smoke alarm recall; can fail to alert of fire
This recall involves Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms.
This recall involves Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms.
‘Historically’ high lumber prices adding more than $35K on average to new home price tag
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
Peloton recalls treadmills after child’s death, dozens of reported injuries
In a major reversal, Peloton on Wednesday announced voluntary recalls of its Tread+ and Tread treadmill machines after dozens of reports of injuries and one child’s death.
In a major reversal, Peloton on Wednesday announced voluntary recalls of its Tread+ and Tread treadmill machines after dozens of reports of injuries and one child’s death.
Moving scams on the rise as May gets underway
Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau Chicago and Northern Illinois talks about common moving scams going on across the region this time of year.
Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau Chicago and Northern Illinois talks about common moving scams going on across the region this time of year.
Lowe's, Great Wolf Lodge hold hiring events
If you are looking for a job, this is your moment as many companies are hiring. But if you are an employer looking to fill positions, you might have to work at it.
If you are looking for a job, this is your moment as many companies are hiring. But if you are an employer looking to fill positions, you might have to work at it.
Great Wolf Lodge, Lowe's host Tuesday hiring events
If you're looking for a job, there are a couple of big hiring events underway on Tuesday.
If you're looking for a job, there are a couple of big hiring events underway on Tuesday.
Moving scam nightmares: How to avoid financial loss, emotional stress
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for bad movers looking to scam people out of their money and property.
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for bad movers looking to scam people out of their money and property.
New FDA-approved drug treatment helps children with peanut allergies
Dr. Christina Ciaccio from University of Chicago Medicine talks about Palforzia, the first FDA-approved treatment for peanut allergies.
Dr. Christina Ciaccio from University of Chicago Medicine talks about Palforzia, the first FDA-approved treatment for peanut allergies.
Potential flower shortage ahead of Mother's Day
We have seen one shortage after another, and the latest is hitting the flower industry right before Mother's Day.
We have seen one shortage after another, and the latest is hitting the flower industry right before Mother's Day.
Pritzker announces Request for Proposals for sale of the Thompson Center
Illinois is accepting proposals for the sale of Chicago's iconic James R. Thompson Center.
Illinois is accepting proposals for the sale of Chicago's iconic James R. Thompson Center.
Metra hiring for 100 positions in preparation for ridership increase
Metra says it plans to hire for 100 positions as the commuter agency prepares for an increase in ridership.
Metra says it plans to hire for 100 positions as the commuter agency prepares for an increase in ridership.
Metra hiring for 100 positions Monday
Metra says it plans to hire for 100 positions as the commuter agency prepares for an increase in ridership.
Metra says it plans to hire for 100 positions as the commuter agency prepares for an increase in ridership.
Target hiring thousands for distribution center in Little Village: report
Target is planning to hire 2,000 people to work at a distribution center that is expected to open this summer on Chicago’s Southwest Side, according to a report.
Target is planning to hire 2,000 people to work at a distribution center that is expected to open this summer on Chicago’s Southwest Side, according to a report.
Unemployment claims fall to 553,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
Pritzker to unveil plan for Illinois to run on 100% clean energy by 2050
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is proposing a clean-energy plan that beefs up consumer protections and addresses ethics issues in the wake of the ComEd scandal.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is proposing a clean-energy plan that beefs up consumer protections and addresses ethics issues in the wake of the ComEd scandal.
BBB warns Illinois residents of landscaping, lawncare scams this spring
The Better Business Bureau is warning Illinois residents not to fall victim to scams this spring as the need for yard maintenance picks up steam.
The Better Business Bureau is warning Illinois residents not to fall victim to scams this spring as the need for yard maintenance picks up steam.
A dive into Chicago-area home buying trends
Amanda Pendleton, a home trends expert with Zillow, talks about the latest movements in the Chicago real estate market and what to keep an eye out for as spring gets underway.
Amanda Pendleton, a home trends expert with Zillow, talks about the latest movements in the Chicago real estate market and what to keep an eye out for as spring gets underway.