Krispy Kreme offering free doughnut a day to anyone with COVID-19 vaccination for rest of 2021

Krispy Kreme says anyone who shows a valid COVID-19 vaccination card will get a free Original Glazed doughnut for the remainder of 2021. And they can keep going back every single day.

Hand sanitizer recalled because containers resemble water bottles

This isn't the first time the agency has raised concern over the packaging of sanitizers amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Illinois program scrubs student loans for people who buy a home
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Javier Gumucio from the Illinois Housing Development Authority talks about their new program that will pay eligible Illinois residents 15% -- up to $40,000 -- of the purchase price of a new home to help pay off their student loan debt.

Wendy's serving free breakfast sandwich for March Madness

With March Madness underway, Wendy’s is giving food fans a chance to score a free Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit for breakfast starting Thursday through Saturday, March 20.

US unemployment claims rise to 770,000 with layoffs still high

The four-week average of claims, which smooths out weekly variations, dropped to 746,000, the lowest since late November.

'You gotta be prepared to move quickly': Houses flying off the market in Chicago, suburbs

In the Chicago area, people are struggling to buy homes. Real estate experts say because people have been stuck inside all year, so many families are looking to up-size.

Looking to sell and buy a house simultaneously? What you need to know

If you’re planning to sell and buy a house at the same time, it’s important to understand your financial situation and time the transactions just right.

Illinois program scrubs student loans for people who buy a home

The Illinois Housing Development Authority’s SmartBuy program helps student loan borrowers pay off debt if they buy a home in the state.

2020 was a landmark year for Chicago housing
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Getting into a new home in 2020 was no small feat thanks in large part to soaring home prices, limited inventory and historically low interest rates. So what does that mean for 2021? Dr. Frank Nothaft discusses the forecast for the year.

How to know you're financially prepared to remodel your house

Being confined to your home during the coronavirus pandemic may have opened your eyes to the endless ways to improve it. But home improvements can be costly, and how do your know when you’re financially ready to take on such a project? Find out how much you should borrow and get the best personal loan to meet your goals.

Gift card scams triple since 2017: study

Gift cards may be a perfect socially-distant present in the age of coronavirus, but they’re also the latest target for scammers.

Layoffs ease as unemployment claims drop to 712,000

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.

KIA owners should park their cars outside due to fire risk, company says

The South Korean auto company is telling owners they should park their cars outside due to concerns of an engine compartment fire. The Sportage and Cadenza models are being recalled over the issue.