Agreement over Arlington Park property tax bill reached: report

Churchill Downs Inc., the Cook County Board of Review and several suburban Chicago school districts have reached a property tax agreement over the former Arlington Park property, according to a report.

Money-saving tips for summer family fun: Explore Chicago area libraries, zoos and discount days
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While most kids are excited about the school year ending soon, many parents might not be. That's because summer fun for you and your family can sometimes be hard to find and afford. In a FOX 32 special Money Saver report, we've got some ideas on how to do both.

Debt ceiling deal includes new work requirements for SNAP: How they work

The bipartisan debt ceiling deal struck by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would modify the work requirements for food stamps and welfare.

Debt ceiling: House OKs bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate

The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.

House to vote on debt ceiling bill following hours of committee debate
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After hours of debate and a narrow 7-6 vote, the debt limit made it out of committee and will not head to the House floor for a final vote.

Debt ceiling: Bill on its way to House floor after clearing key hurdle

Under fire from conservatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hunting for votes from fellow Republicans for the debt ceiling deal.

Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster as Eras Tour hits Soldier Field
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Taylor Swift fans aren't shaking off their experience buying tickets, and they are sounding off about a lawsuit as the Eras Tour heads to Soldier Field.

These billionaires are worth more than the US Treasury has in cash, report says

The cash balance at the U.S. Treasury is lower than the net worth of some of the world's richest people, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index.

Debt ceiling deal: Here's what's in, what's out of the bill to avert US default

Details of the deal between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are out. But the two leaders still have to persuade Congress to pass the bill.

Biden, McCarthy reach final deal in debt ceiling talks, look to sell Congress

The Democratic president and Republican speaker spoke with each other Sunday evening as negotiators rushed to draft the bill text so lawmakers can review compromises that neither the hard-right or left flank is likely to support.

Source: Debt ceiling 'agreement in principle' has been reached

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an “agreement in principle" late Saturday as they raced to strike a deal that to limit federal spending and resolve the looming debt crisis ahead of a June 5 deadline,

Tips for teens looking for summer jobs
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It's not too late to secure a some job. Personal finance professor Dan Roccato say only 30% of teens are working and there are a lot of jobs out there. He suggests looking for non-traditional employers to add new skills. This might also be a good time to start a savings account.

Illinois State Senate approves $50B budget for 2024
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The Illinois Senate approved a $50 billion budget for fiscal year 2024 late Thursday night. The House plans to vote on it this weekend.

Retailers using AI to maximize profits
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Artificial Intelligence is slowly making its way into more and more industries.

U.S. default could cause unemployment surge in Illinois

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.

House votes to block student loan relief
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As millions of student loan borrowers await a decision by the Supreme Court on whether or not the president's forgiveness plan with stand, Republican lawmakers are doing what they can to put a stop to the debt relief proposal.