Application deadline for $500 monthly Chicago cash assistance program is Friday
Friday is the final day Chicago residents can apply for the city's $500 monthly cash assistance program.
Friday is the final day Chicago residents can apply for the city's $500 monthly cash assistance program.
US inflation hit 8.3% in April but slows from 40-year high
Consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from 12 months earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
Consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from 12 months earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
Biden faces inflation trouble
President Joe Biden on Tuesday promised that bringing inflation under control is his number one economic priority.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday promised that bringing inflation under control is his number one economic priority.
President Biden makes vow to bring inflation under control
President Joe Biden on Tuesday promised that bringing inflation under control is his number one economic priority.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday promised that bringing inflation under control is his number one economic priority.
April 2022 jobs report: US added 428,000 jobs despite surging inflation
America’s employers added 428,000 jobs in April 2022 and hiring kept the unemployment rate at 3.6%.
America’s employers added 428,000 jobs in April 2022 and hiring kept the unemployment rate at 3.6%.
Fed raises interest rates by half-point, the most since 2000
The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to curb the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point.
The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to curb the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point.
Dr. Fauci says the ‘US is out of the pandemic phase’
Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 infections and deaths are at a lower level in the U.S., but people should still get 'intermittently' vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 infections and deaths are at a lower level in the U.S., but people should still get 'intermittently' vaccinated.
US inflation report: Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in past year, highest since 1981
U.S. inflation soared 8.5% over the past 12 months, the biggest spike since December 1981.
U.S. inflation soared 8.5% over the past 12 months, the biggest spike since December 1981.
Walmart launches truck driving training program for supply-chain workers, raises driver starting pay to $95K
Walmart is raising its pay for its 12,000 truck drivers, with the starting salary for new drivers ranging between $95,000 and $110,000 a year. The move comes as the pandemic has caused severe trucker shortages across the country.
Walmart is raising its pay for its 12,000 truck drivers, with the starting salary for new drivers ranging between $95,000 and $110,000 a year. The move comes as the pandemic has caused severe trucker shortages across the country.
Democratic, Republican Senate bargainers reach $10B COVID agreement
President Joe Biden settled for much less in the package despite warnings that the government was running out of money to keep pace with the continued spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.
President Joe Biden settled for much less in the package despite warnings that the government was running out of money to keep pace with the continued spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.
CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.
Chicago family-owned restaurants continue to fight for COVID-19 funding
The Chicago Restaurants Coalition says that only 36 percent of restaurants that applied for COVID grants received money last summer.
The Chicago Restaurants Coalition says that only 36 percent of restaurants that applied for COVID grants received money last summer.
Illinois hotel industry asking for federal bailout funding, warns hotels could close
Chicago's hotels had fewer guests in January than any other market in the country, and now they want state lawmakers to bail them out before it's too late.
Chicago's hotels had fewer guests in January than any other market in the country, and now they want state lawmakers to bail them out before it's too late.
Impact of Russian oil import ban on US economy
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced the United States would ban imports of Russian oil. How will this impact gas prices? Scott Martin, CIO of Kingsview Wealth Management, discusses the differences you may see at the pump.
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced the United States would ban imports of Russian oil. How will this impact gas prices? Scott Martin, CIO of Kingsview Wealth Management, discusses the differences you may see at the pump.
February jobs report: US added 678,000 jobs in sign of economic health
U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February 2022 as omicron cases eased and unemployment fell to 3.8%.
U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February 2022 as omicron cases eased and unemployment fell to 3.8%.
Guaranteed income pilot program coming for suburban Cook County residents
Thousands of financially struggling residents across the suburbs will be able to apply to take part in a guaranteed income pilot program that will be funded by $42 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Thousands of financially struggling residents across the suburbs will be able to apply to take part in a guaranteed income pilot program that will be funded by $42 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Chicago's new debt relief program to help drivers with old tickets
Chicago will launch a new debt relief program next month to help drivers who have racked up tickets.
Chicago will launch a new debt relief program next month to help drivers who have racked up tickets.
Chicago's rich history of department stores chronicled in new book
Author Leslie Goddard talks about her new book "Lost Chicago Department Stores," and the city's storied relationship with commerce.
Author Leslie Goddard talks about her new book "Lost Chicago Department Stores," and the city's storied relationship with commerce.
US inflation report: Consumer prices jumped 7.5% in past year, a 40-year high
U.S. inflation jumped 7.5% last month compared with 12 months earlier, the steepest year-over-year increase since February 1982.
U.S. inflation jumped 7.5% last month compared with 12 months earlier, the steepest year-over-year increase since February 1982.
Antioch business celebrating 50th anniversary, due in part to pandemic
Fischer Paper Products in Antioch celebrated its 50th birthday on Wednesday and while you might not know the company’s name, you’ve almost certainly used their products.
Fischer Paper Products in Antioch celebrated its 50th birthday on Wednesday and while you might not know the company’s name, you’ve almost certainly used their products.



















