Biden faces inflation trouble
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President Joe Biden on Tuesday promised that bringing inflation under control is his number one economic priority.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Impact of Russian oil import ban on US economy
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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.

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.

Chicago's rich history of department stores chronicled in new book
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Author Leslie Goddard talks about her new book "Lost Chicago Department Stores," and the city's storied relationship with commerce.

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.