Protestors accuse Harrah's Casino of failing minority-owned businesses
Activist are calling out Harrah?s Casino in Joliet saying the amount of money they spend with minority-owned businesses is abysmal.
Activist are calling out Harrah?s Casino in Joliet saying the amount of money they spend with minority-owned businesses is abysmal.
Students in underserved communities receive scholarship money
It was a big win for some local students Wednesday who received roughly $100,000 in scholarship money along with some extra support as they continue on with their studies.
It was a big win for some local students Wednesday who received roughly $100,000 in scholarship money along with some extra support as they continue on with their studies.
Push in Illinois to raise minimum wage for tipped workers
There is likely to be a new push in Illinois to raise the minimum wage for tipped workers.
There is likely to be a new push in Illinois to raise the minimum wage for tipped workers.
Inflation outpaces wage growth for 26 months
While the Consumer Price Index is at the smallest annual increase in over two years, prices remain high. And inflation is outpacing wage growth, leaving many Americans struggling to stay afloat.
While the Consumer Price Index is at the smallest annual increase in over two years, prices remain high. And inflation is outpacing wage growth, leaving many Americans struggling to stay afloat.
'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak: What is his net worth?
"Wheel of Fortune" only tapes four days a month, meaning the soon-to-retire host earns more per taping day than most people make in a year.
"Wheel of Fortune" only tapes four days a month, meaning the soon-to-retire host earns more per taping day than most people make in a year.
The best way to ask for a raise
Laura Fredricks, author of "Hard Asks Made Easy," dishes out helpful tips to secure the raise you deserve.
Laura Fredricks, author of "Hard Asks Made Easy," dishes out helpful tips to secure the raise you deserve.
Children raise money for classmate going blind
A young boy in Arizona is taking in as much as he can before he goes blind.
A young boy in Arizona is taking in as much as he can before he goes blind.
Credit card debt is at record high as Americans deal with inflation and rising costs: TransUnion
U.S. credit card balances increased 20% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to last year, a recent TransUnion report said.
U.S. credit card balances increased 20% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to last year, a recent TransUnion report said.
Americans are getting tired of tipping, survey shows. Here’s why
A new study suggests high inflation and unease about the economy are contributing to stingier consumers.
A new study suggests high inflation and unease about the economy are contributing to stingier consumers.
Kentucky woman learns she won $1M lottery while checking email at work: 'I am just floored'
A Louisville woman was apparently left in shock after she scrolled through her emails and learned she had won a $1 million prize from the Kentucky Lottery.
A Louisville woman was apparently left in shock after she scrolled through her emails and learned she had won a $1 million prize from the Kentucky Lottery.
Cash apps could be putting your money at risk
More people are using payment apps with around $53 billion being spent through apps like Apple Pay, Venmo and more in 2022. Personal finance professor Dan Roccato has some tips on keeping your money safe.
More people are using payment apps with around $53 billion being spent through apps like Apple Pay, Venmo and more in 2022. Personal finance professor Dan Roccato has some tips on keeping your money safe.
IRS says it has $1.5 billion in tax refunds waiting to be claimed
The IRS says over a million Americans could miss out on their share of $1.5 billion in unclaimed tax refunds. Here’s how to see if you qualify.
The IRS says over a million Americans could miss out on their share of $1.5 billion in unclaimed tax refunds. Here’s how to see if you qualify.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle highlights local economic boost efforts at Chicago conference
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.
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.
Chicago sets all-time record for hotel revenue during Taylor Swift weekend
Choose Chicago is releasing some new data about the economic impact of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
Choose Chicago is releasing some new data about the economic impact of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
Google lawsuit settlement payment: How much money Illinois residents will receive
We now know how much money Illinoisans can expect from Google?s $100 million privacy settlement.
We now know how much money Illinoisans can expect from Google?s $100 million privacy settlement.
Google lawsuit settlement payment: This is how much money Illinois residents will receive
We now know how much money Illinois residents will receive from Google’s $100 million privacy settlement.
We now know how much money Illinois residents will receive from Google’s $100 million privacy settlement.
Economic impact of Taylor Swift's concerts for Chicago
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.
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.
Illinois Lotto jackpot up to $16.8M ahead of Monday's drawing
The Lotto jackpot for Monday night's drawing is now at $16.8 million.
The Lotto jackpot for Monday night's drawing is now at $16.8 million.
Chase online banking bug causes double transactions and fees
Customers of Chase's online banking services may have seen some discrepancies among their accounts on Friday.
Customers of Chase's online banking services may have seen some discrepancies among their accounts on Friday.
Money stored in Venmo, other payment apps could be vulnerable, watchdog warns
Customers of Venmo, PayPal and CashApp should not store their money with those apps for the long term, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Here's why.
Customers of Venmo, PayPal and CashApp should not store their money with those apps for the long term, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Here's why.