Poll: Americans worry over gas and energy prices limited in early days of Iran war
A new poll finds Americans' concern about gas prices and whether energy would be available or affordable did not rise much during the early weeks of the Iran war.
A new poll finds Americans' concern about gas prices and whether energy would be available or affordable did not rise much during the early weeks of the Iran war.
Trump's approval rating hit new low amid Iran war, recent poll finds
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has slipped recently, according to a recent poll.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has slipped recently, according to a recent poll.
Report: Dems say Noem spent thousands of taxpayer money on horse, hair and makeup in Mount Rushmore ad
Former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem spent over a quarter of a million dollars on a controversial $220 million advertising campaign.
Former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem spent over a quarter of a million dollars on a controversial $220 million advertising campaign.
Why is the U.S. dollar declining? Here’s what comes next | ChicagoLIVE
The U.S. dollar is weakening, and experts say it could impact prices, investments and global trade.
The U.S. dollar is weakening, and experts say it could impact prices, investments and global trade.
Gas is so expensive right now, DoorDash launched gas price relief program for its drivers
A popular delivery app is looking for ways to help its drivers weather skyrocketing gas prices and keep them on the road.
A popular delivery app is looking for ways to help its drivers weather skyrocketing gas prices and keep them on the road.
Gas prices skyrocket in US, up nearly $1 a gallon in past month
Drivers across the United States find themselves digging deeper in their pockets as they fill their tanks. Gas prices continue their upward march and are nearing the $4 mark, according to new numbers from AAA.
Drivers across the United States find themselves digging deeper in their pockets as they fill their tanks. Gas prices continue their upward march and are nearing the $4 mark, according to new numbers from AAA.
Mortgage rates rise to highest level in over a month
Mortgage rates climbed this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Mortgage rates climbed this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Here's how much tariffs are costing US families each month, according to Democrats
As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.
As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.
Americans skipping meals or cutting back on other needs to afford health care, poll finds
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
Inflation projected to spike in coming months as energy costs soar
Consumer prices were up 2.4% in February compared with a year ago. That number will be even higher this month if gas prices continue to spike.
Consumer prices were up 2.4% in February compared with a year ago. That number will be even higher this month if gas prices continue to spike.
Illinois offers up to $15,000 to help first-time homebuyers cover down payment
Illinois will offer eligible first-time homebuyers up to $15,000 to help cover their down payment and closing costs in a new program.
Illinois will offer eligible first-time homebuyers up to $15,000 to help cover their down payment and closing costs in a new program.
Over 2 dozen states reject Live Nation settlement, say it fails consumers
More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.
More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.
Here are the most federally dependent states in 2026, data suggests
From disaster recovery to local school funding, a new analysis reveals which states are the most reliant on federal resources. See where your state ranks.
From disaster recovery to local school funding, a new analysis reveals which states are the most reliant on federal resources. See where your state ranks.
A cure for cancer would deliver $185T economic windfall, report says
A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.
A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.
Oil prices spike as Iran war intensifies: What to know
The price of oil has jumped as the Iran war is now in its second week and it's impacting consumers at the pump in the U.S.
The price of oil has jumped as the Iran war is now in its second week and it's impacting consumers at the pump in the U.S.
2 dozen states sue Trump over his latest round of global tariffs
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
Market volatility rises as Iran conflict rattles investors
Stephen Kates, a financial analyst at Bankrate, explains how the war in Iran is driving market swings, higher oil prices and uncertainty for investors and consumers.
Stephen Kates, a financial analyst at Bankrate, explains how the war in Iran is driving market swings, higher oil prices and uncertainty for investors and consumers.
Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here's how to get a bigger refund under new law
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
Here's what most Americans say the country's top problem is – and it's a familiar one
A new poll is revealing Americans’ top concern in February. Here’s what the survey found.
A new poll is revealing Americans’ top concern in February. Here’s what the survey found.
Is employee leverage quietly shrinking in the 2026 job market? | ChicagoLIVE
Workplace expert Lauren Winans says a subtle recalibration is underway as job seeks begin to outnumber open roles in many industries.
Workplace expert Lauren Winans says a subtle recalibration is underway as job seeks begin to outnumber open roles in many industries.