Sen. Cory Booker proposes ‘Keep Your Pay Act,’ eliminating federal income tax on first $75,000
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., facing a re-election campaign in 2026, announced a new tax-cut bill, the Keep Your Pay Act, that would eliminate federal income taxes on the first $75,000 of income for most households and expand key tax credits for working families.
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., facing a re-election campaign in 2026, announced a new tax-cut bill, the Keep Your Pay Act, that would eliminate federal income taxes on the first $75,000 of income for most households and expand key tax credits for working families.
What Chicago parents need to know about new labor laws | ChicagoNOW
Employment attorney Daphne Delvaux breaks down key changes to Chicago workplace laws, including expanded paid leave and new protections for nursing mothers.
Employment attorney Daphne Delvaux breaks down key changes to Chicago workplace laws, including expanded paid leave and new protections for nursing mothers.
Halo Dream infant sleepwear sold at Amazon, Target, and Walmart recalled over choking hazard
Parents, check your infant's sleepwear. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says HALO Dream has issued a recall of several HALO Magic Sleepsuits as they pose a choking hazard because the zipper head can detach.
Parents, check your infant's sleepwear. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says HALO Dream has issued a recall of several HALO Magic Sleepsuits as they pose a choking hazard because the zipper head can detach.
2026 layoffs: List of companies cutting jobs this year
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
DOJ reaches settlement with Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation over illegal monopoly
The Department of Justice has reached a settlement with Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, over an alleged illegal monopoly of live music events in the U.S.
The Department of Justice has reached a settlement with Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, over an alleged illegal monopoly of live music events in the U.S.
Ford recalls 1.74 million vehicles over rearview camera software glitches
Ford is recalling nearly 1.74 million vehicles in the U.S. due to software issues affecting rearview camera displays that could increase crash risks.
Ford is recalling nearly 1.74 million vehicles in the U.S. due to software issues affecting rearview camera displays that could increase crash risks.
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.
Ford recalls more than 600,000 vehicles over wiper defects; see the affected models
Ford is recalling more than 600,000 vehicles, with the recall impacting several popular models. Here’s what to know.
Ford is recalling more than 600,000 vehicles, with the recall impacting several popular models. Here’s what to know.
US employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs in February, unemployment slightly higher at 4.4%
The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Friday shows American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain. The unemployment rate blipped up to 4.4%.
The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Friday shows American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain. The unemployment rate blipped up to 4.4%.
United Airlines can now refuse to transport passengers who won’t wear headphones
If you blast a video without headphones on a United flight, you could lose your seat.
If you blast a video without headphones on a United flight, you could lose your seat.
American Airlines becomes first US first carrier to restore Venezuela flights since 2019 shutdown
American Airlines is set to resume nonstop flights to Venezuela after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approved the carrier’s request Wednesday, making it the first U.S. airline to restore service between the two countries since 2019.
American Airlines is set to resume nonstop flights to Venezuela after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approved the carrier’s request Wednesday, making it the first U.S. airline to restore service between the two countries since 2019.
Frito-Lay Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips recalled
Frito-Lay is recalling select Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle chips in several states after possible undeclared milk contamination. Here's what to know.
Frito-Lay is recalling select Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle chips in several states after possible undeclared milk contamination. Here's what to know.
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.
Market volatility rises as Iran conflict rattles investors
Stephen Kates, a financial analyst at Bankrate, explains how the war in Iran is driving market swings, higher oil prices and uncertainty for investors and consumers.
Stephen Kates, a financial analyst at Bankrate, explains how the war in Iran is driving market swings, higher oil prices and uncertainty for investors and consumers.
SNAP junk food purchase ban: Four more states to implement restrictions — See other states with bans
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
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 lawmakers want to end seizure of homes over delinquent property taxes
Illinois lawmakers also want to provide a $500 non-refundable tax credit for first-time homebuyers.
Illinois lawmakers also want to provide a $500 non-refundable tax credit for first-time homebuyers.
Over 40K bike helmets sold at Walmart recalled due to serious injury risk, CPSC says
Todson Inc. issued a recall for Concord 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up Bike Helmets sold at Walmart nationwide in 2025, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Todson Inc. issued a recall for Concord 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up Bike Helmets sold at Walmart nationwide in 2025, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Shoppers line up in Lincoln Park for Canada Goose spring sample sale
A Canada Goose sample sale at North and Halsted is drawing a huge crowd, with shoppers bundling up and waiting in a line that at one point stretched two blocks. The popular winter coats are deeply discounted, and the turnout shows just how eager people are to grab a deal.
A Canada Goose sample sale at North and Halsted is drawing a huge crowd, with shoppers bundling up and waiting in a line that at one point stretched two blocks. The popular winter coats are deeply discounted, and the turnout shows just how eager people are to grab a deal.
Home values are rising again — Here’s where the market is rebounding
U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.
U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.