FEMA will cover up to $9,000 in COVID-19 funeral expenses, application opens next week
The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.
The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.
Ketchup shortage hits restaurants, fast food chains across the US
Ketchup is the latest pandemic-fueled shortage following flour, pepperoni and aluminum cans.
Ketchup is the latest pandemic-fueled shortage following flour, pepperoni and aluminum cans.
156 million coronavirus relief payments issued, Treasury says
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
Palos Heights man charged with submitting fraudulent COVID relief fund applications: feds
A suburban man has been charged with helping customers fraudulently obtain millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief loans.
A suburban man has been charged with helping customers fraudulently obtain millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief loans.
Florida couple charged with $5.8-million COVID relief fraud
A Polk County couple is accused of fraudulently collecting $5.8 million in COVID-19 relief money and using it to buy a luxury car, Louis Vuitton merchandise, and more, then flaunting it on Facebook.
A Polk County couple is accused of fraudulently collecting $5.8 million in COVID-19 relief money and using it to buy a luxury car, Louis Vuitton merchandise, and more, then flaunting it on Facebook.
Third round of stimulus checks include ‘plus-up’ payments to those eligible for more money, IRS says
The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.
The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.
Popular music venue in Berwyn closing due to pandemic
A popular music venue and bar in west suburban Berwyn is for sale.
A popular music venue and bar in west suburban Berwyn is for sale.
Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
Unemployment claims climb to 719,000; COVID-19 pandemic still forces layoffs
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
Could you receive a fourth stimulus check? Momentum grows for recurring payments
FOURTH, FIFTH & SIXTH STIMULUS CHECKS? A growing number of lawmakers are calling on President Biden to send recurring stimulus checks to Americans until the U.S. economy fully recovers from the pandemic.
FOURTH, FIFTH & SIXTH STIMULUS CHECKS? A growing number of lawmakers are calling on President Biden to send recurring stimulus checks to Americans until the U.S. economy fully recovers from the pandemic.
IRS still processing stimulus checks for low-income Americans - here's why
Tens of millions of low-income Americans are still waiting for their stimulus check to arrive weeks after President Joe Biden signed into law the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package.
Tens of millions of low-income Americans are still waiting for their stimulus check to arrive weeks after President Joe Biden signed into law the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package.
Economic impact of the Suez Canal ship blockage
Phil Flynn from The PRICE Futures Group breaks down the widespread economic impact of the Suez Canal blockage.
Phil Flynn from The PRICE Futures Group breaks down the widespread economic impact of the Suez Canal blockage.
Biden to push another coronavirus recovery bill on top of $1.9T package: Psaki
President Biden will have "more to say" in April about his coronavirus recovery plan focused on issues like health care and women leaving the workforce after pushing a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package earlier this month, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Sunday.
President Biden will have "more to say" in April about his coronavirus recovery plan focused on issues like health care and women leaving the workforce after pushing a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package earlier this month, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Sunday.
Stimulus checks for 30M Social Security recipients could go out soon after delay
About 30 million Social Security recipients who are still waiting to receive their third stimulus check could see the money arrive soon.
About 30 million Social Security recipients who are still waiting to receive their third stimulus check could see the money arrive soon.
Nicor offering more than $10 million in gas bill relief to customers
After a cold winter, suburban Chicago families can get their share of more than $10 million in gas bill relief.
After a cold winter, suburban Chicago families can get their share of more than $10 million in gas bill relief.
Unemployment claims fall to 684,000, fewest since start of pandemic
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving.
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving.
Could there be a 4th stimulus check? Democratic lawmakers push for more direct payments
10 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to include additional stimulus payments in an upcoming $3 trillion infrastructure package.
10 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to include additional stimulus payments in an upcoming $3 trillion infrastructure package.
Stimulus check scams: Watch out for these red flags, feds warn
The government and a cybersecurity expert are warning about fresh stimulus payment scams.
The government and a cybersecurity expert are warning about fresh stimulus payment scams.
Couple buys Riverside dream home, but seller refuses to move out in eviction moratorium loophole
When Tracie and Myles Albert purchased a beautiful four-bedroom house in Riverside, California they never realized that at the end of escrow the seller would suddenly refuse to give up the keys and leave.
When Tracie and Myles Albert purchased a beautiful four-bedroom house in Riverside, California they never realized that at the end of escrow the seller would suddenly refuse to give up the keys and leave.
Stimulus checks: IRS says next batch of payments will be disbursed in coming days
Officials from the IRS and U.S. Treasury said Monday the next batch of COVID-19 stimulus payments will start hitting bank accounts later this week. Mailed checks will start going out as well.
Officials from the IRS and U.S. Treasury said Monday the next batch of COVID-19 stimulus payments will start hitting bank accounts later this week. Mailed checks will start going out as well.