Stellantis to build mid-size pickup truck at Belvidere plant by 2027
Stellantis, one of America’s largest automakers, announced plans to build a new mid-size pickup truck at its Belvidere plant by 2027.
Stellantis, one of America’s largest automakers, announced plans to build a new mid-size pickup truck at its Belvidere plant by 2027.
Trump proposes 'External Revenue Service' to collect tariffs
The president-elect announced the proposed agency on his social media platform writing that the U.S. “will begin charging those that make money off of us with Trade, and they will start paying."
The president-elect announced the proposed agency on his social media platform writing that the U.S. “will begin charging those that make money off of us with Trade, and they will start paying."
US economy added 256K jobs in December, well above expectations
The unemployment rate came in at 4.1%, slightly lower than economists' expectations.
The unemployment rate came in at 4.1%, slightly lower than economists' expectations.
Getting groceries is about to get a whole lot easier
A new feature will make purchasing your every day items more convenient, and here's how it works.
A new feature will make purchasing your every day items more convenient, and here's how it works.
These will be the hottest housing markets of 2025, according to Zillow
With steep competition to find a home in the new year, these cities offer affordable options for buyers in the housing market.
With steep competition to find a home in the new year, these cities offer affordable options for buyers in the housing market.
These were the most expensive homes sold in 2024, according to Redfin
The U.S. real estate market has another year in the books after 2024 came to a close, and Redfin identified homes that had the heftiest sale prices last year.
The U.S. real estate market has another year in the books after 2024 came to a close, and Redfin identified homes that had the heftiest sale prices last year.
US egg production drops as prices continue to rise along with bird flu cases
Egg production in the U.S. dropped 4% in November as the price of eggs and cases of bird flu continue to rise across the country.
Egg production in the U.S. dropped 4% in November as the price of eggs and cases of bird flu continue to rise across the country.
Is Illinois better prepared for the next recession?
Illinois is in better position to endure a future recession than it was in 2008 or 2020, a new study found.
Illinois is in better position to endure a future recession than it was in 2008 or 2020, a new study found.
Jobs in Chicago area slightly down since last year, state data shows
The number of non-farm jobs in the Chicago metropolitan area declined slightly over the past year.
The number of non-farm jobs in the Chicago metropolitan area declined slightly over the past year.
These retailers are closing stores in 2025
Major retailers are shutting down stores nationwide next year as the companies try to adjust their business operations and slash costs amid changes in the industry.
Major retailers are shutting down stores nationwide next year as the companies try to adjust their business operations and slash costs amid changes in the industry.
Party City closing after 40 years in business
Party City CEO Barry Litman said it was 'necessary to commence a wind down process immediately.'
Party City CEO Barry Litman said it was 'necessary to commence a wind down process immediately.'
Here's the median net worth of homeowners vs. renters
Homeownership is often viewed as a primary way to build wealth in the U.S., particularly for low- to moderate-income households.
Homeownership is often viewed as a primary way to build wealth in the U.S., particularly for low- to moderate-income households.
Trump announces $100B investment in the U.S.
Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.
Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.
Lord & Taylor, America's oldest department store, is making a comeback
The company was established in 1826 and shuttered its brick-and-mortar stores in 2021 after years of financial hardship.
The company was established in 1826 and shuttered its brick-and-mortar stores in 2021 after years of financial hardship.
Egg prices are higher — and they're not cracking anytime soon
Egg prices rose 8.2% in November.
Egg prices rose 8.2% in November.
Costco sells luxury, 150-day around-the-world cruise with eye-popping price tag
Costco Travel also notched an eye-popping amount of car rentals last year.
Costco Travel also notched an eye-popping amount of car rentals last year.
Here's the most popular financial goal for next year — and tips for success
Paying down debt tops the list of financial goals for 2025. Here’s how Americans are planning to tackle it, based on expert insights.
Paying down debt tops the list of financial goals for 2025. Here’s how Americans are planning to tackle it, based on expert insights.
Trump's tariff warning met with threat from Ontario that would make energy 'unaffordable' in Michigan & U.S.
In response to Donald Trump's 25% tariff plan, Ontario is considering limiting the export of electricity to the United States in a move that Premiere Doug Ford said would make electricity unaffordable for Americans.
In response to Donald Trump's 25% tariff plan, Ontario is considering limiting the export of electricity to the United States in a move that Premiere Doug Ford said would make electricity unaffordable for Americans.
Gas prices hit a 3-year low – where are they headed next?
Drivers are getting some much-needed relief at the pump after gas prices fell significantly nationwide.
Drivers are getting some much-needed relief at the pump after gas prices fell significantly nationwide.
Inflation rises 2.7% in November, in line with expectations
US inflation rose slightly last month but remained low.
US inflation rose slightly last month but remained low.



















