Illinois jobless claims down 30%, 654,000 filed since March

Another 141,049 people in Illinois filed for unemployment last week, the third of an unprecedented period of jobless claims, although the number represented a 30% drop from the previous record-setting week.

Small business loan program runs out of money, no longer accepting applications

A popular small business relief program ran out of funds on Thursday morning, as billions of dollars in additional coronavirus aid remain stuck in congressional limbo.

Trump's name to appear on coronavirus stimulus checks sent to Americans

President Trump's name will appear on millions of economic stimulus checks sent to Americans as part of the $2.2 trillion stimulus package passed by Congress and signed by the president last month in an effort to stem the economic effects of the coronavirus.

New Trump panel to explore path to reopening US economy

Another team, expected to be formally announced as early as Tuesday, has begun meeting behind closed doors in the West Wing. Its mission is another matter paramount to President Donald Trump: how to begin reopening the American economy.

Most COVID-19 stimulus deposits to be received by Wednesday, Mnuchin says

For those who don’t get their money by Wednesday, Mnuchin said the IRS will have a website available that would allow people to plug in information.

Fauci says 'rolling reentry' of US economy possible in May

The country’s top infectious disease expert says the economy in parts of the country could have a “rolling reentry” as early as next month.

How to ensure you get your IRS coronavirus stimulus check

The IRS has set up an online application to make sure people who do not need to file taxes get their stimulus checks.

U.S. launches web portal to help Social Security recipients with kids get stimulus checks

The Treasury Department has created an online web tool to help make sure those receiving Social Security benefits, who didn't file a tax return recently, can get stimulus checks.

Coronavirus stimulus checks are on their way: Here's how it works

With payments from the coronavirus stimulus package expected to reach American individuals and families as soon as this week, here is a breakdown of who will get them and how.