COVID-19 and the Economy

It?s called the Inflation Reduction Act, yet even President Biden says he wishes it wasn?t named that. Still, he?s making it the centerpiece of his re-election campaign, but what exactly is in it?

The Inflation Reduction Act is coming up on one year with mixed results.

Jobs numbers can be interpreted in many different ways: is it good news for those seeking employment or bad news?

Some NASCAR fans might also be surprised by the revved-up beer prices around the track.

President Joe Biden touted the impact he's had on the economy during his Chicago trip Wednesday but how effective have his policies been since taking office? It depends on who you ask.

'Bidenomics' will now be a central focus for his re-election campaign.

The President redefined the term "Bidenomics" which was originally thrown at him as an insult. Biden spoke in Chicago Wednesday afternoon about his vision for the economy and how he plans to grow from the middle-out instead of the top-down.

Ben Labolt, White House communications director, talks about what President Joe Biden will address Wednesday afternoon in Chicago.

President Joe Biden is stopping in Chicago Wednesday to promote his plan for the nation's economy. The administration is calling it "Bidenomics." Biden and Harris plan to rebuild the economy from the middle out and the bottom up as opposed to the top down.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle highlighted local efforts that are being used to boost the economy at this year's Basic Income Guarantee Conference.

Taylor Swift is gone, but her three weekend concerts have left a lavender haze over the city of Chicago and it means big bucks for the hotel industry.

A prolonged default on America’s debt could result in the loss of nearly eight-million jobs, sending Illinois’ unemployment rate above nine percent, according to economists.

Megan Mackinson, National Markets Workplace lead at JLL, talks about how local workplaces are reexamining their strategies in wake of the pandemic.

Many of you have probably heard of ?side hustles? ? a way to make extra income in addition to your primary job. But now small businesses are using them to make additional revenue.

Reports say people are leaving the city and Illinois. President of wirepoints.org Ted Dabrowski says businesses are up and leaving as well. When people leave they take their money with them and the city and state governments lose out on tax money.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced more economic development grants for the city on Tuesday. The grant program is part of the mayor's Chicago Recovery Plan.

A new survey this month from U.S. News & World Report finds that 66% of Americans that plan to buy a home this year are waiting until the fall for rates to drop.