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.
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
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.
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.
Illinois program makes saving for college easier
It's time to start thinking about saving for college, which isn't easy for most families. However, Illinois has a special program that hopes to change that.
It's time to start thinking about saving for college, which isn't easy for most families. However, Illinois has a special program that hopes to change that.
Duchess of Decorum: 'No romance without finance'
The "Duchess of Decorum" joins Good Day Chicago with tips to become financially intelligent in your relationship. Pattie Ehsaei says finances are one of the main reasons relationships fail.
The "Duchess of Decorum" joins Good Day Chicago with tips to become financially intelligent in your relationship. Pattie Ehsaei says finances are one of the main reasons relationships fail.
Debt ceiling: No agreement yet, but Biden, McCarthy say they're optimistic after meeting
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy say they and their lead negotiators have had a productive meeting at the White House on the impasse over the government's debt ceiling.
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy say they and their lead negotiators have had a productive meeting at the White House on the impasse over the government's debt ceiling.
Debt ceiling impasse threatens veterans benefits, social security, and more
The Treasury Secretary is starting to break down some of the checks that may not go out if the U.S. debt ceiling is not raised by the end of next week, including $12 billion for veterans benefits, $25 billion for social security, and $47 billion for Medicare.
The Treasury Secretary is starting to break down some of the checks that may not go out if the U.S. debt ceiling is not raised by the end of next week, including $12 billion for veterans benefits, $25 billion for social security, and $47 billion for Medicare.
Price of oranges on the rise - here's why
Orange lovers should expect to see a sour surprise at the grocery store.
Orange lovers should expect to see a sour surprise at the grocery store.
Illinois Lottery jackpot hits $15.9M ahead of Monday drawing
The largest Illinois Lottery jackpot in nearly three years is on the line Monday night, when players have the chance to scoop up nearly $16 million.
The largest Illinois Lottery jackpot in nearly three years is on the line Monday night, when players have the chance to scoop up nearly $16 million.
Federal Reserve survey reveals bleak outlook on household wealth
The Federal Reserve's annual survey of individual household wealth paints a grim picture this year.
The Federal Reserve's annual survey of individual household wealth paints a grim picture this year.
Government forcing Navy retirees to pay back up to $70K after system glitch
Navy retirees could owe anywhere from $35 to $75,000 as a result of the system glitch.
Navy retirees could owe anywhere from $35 to $75,000 as a result of the system glitch.
Saint Regis Hotels opens first Midwest location in downtown Chicago
Saint Regis Hotels is celebrating the official opening of its new hotel in downtown Chicago.
Saint Regis Hotels is celebrating the official opening of its new hotel in downtown Chicago.
Senate to break for recess as debt ceiling talks heat up
The Senate is expected to go ahead with its plan for a one-week recess.
The Senate is expected to go ahead with its plan for a one-week recess.
Debt ceiling: Biden 'confident' there will be no default
Negotiators are racing to beat a deadline of June 1, which is when the Treasury Dept. said the U.S. could begin defaulting on its debts for the first time in history and risk financial catastrophe.
Negotiators are racing to beat a deadline of June 1, which is when the Treasury Dept. said the U.S. could begin defaulting on its debts for the first time in history and risk financial catastrophe.
Money moves that will help reduce financial anxiety
Personal finance expert Anthony O'Neal dishes out advice for managing your finances during stressful times.
Personal finance expert Anthony O'Neal dishes out advice for managing your finances during stressful times.
Texas parents charge 19-year-old daughter rent; reveal criticism and support
People are sounding off on TikTok as parents charging their children rent has become a topic of discussion. Check out how one family navigated their adult daughter living at home.
People are sounding off on TikTok as parents charging their children rent has become a topic of discussion. Check out how one family navigated their adult daughter living at home.
Debt ceiling: Biden cuts short upcoming trip; McCarthy says deal possibly by end of week
The U.S. Treasury is warning that the U.S. could run out of cash to keep paying the nation’s bills as soon as June 1 if there is no agreement.
The U.S. Treasury is warning that the U.S. could run out of cash to keep paying the nation’s bills as soon as June 1 if there is no agreement.
Debt Ceiling: Deal possible by end of week, McCarthy says; Biden cuts short upcoming foreign trip
Crucial debt ceiling negotiations are still far from success, but a deal is possible by the end of the week, Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said after a brief meeting Tuesday with President Joe Biden and other congressional leaders at the White House.
Crucial debt ceiling negotiations are still far from success, but a deal is possible by the end of the week, Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said after a brief meeting Tuesday with President Joe Biden and other congressional leaders at the White House.
Bank execs blame panicked depositors for failures, but senators blame them
Top executives at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank largely avoided taking responsibility for their banks? dramatic failures at a Senate hearing Tuesday, instead using their time to assign blame to events they said were largely out of their control.
Top executives at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank largely avoided taking responsibility for their banks? dramatic failures at a Senate hearing Tuesday, instead using their time to assign blame to events they said were largely out of their control.
Will financial giants flee Johnson's taxes?
He proposed $800 million in tax increases during the campaign, but he has backed away from some of those ideas.
He proposed $800 million in tax increases during the campaign, but he has backed away from some of those ideas.
Illinois may soon allow young social media influencers to monetize their content
A haunting discovery by a young Illinois girl has led to new state legislation.
A haunting discovery by a young Illinois girl has led to new state legislation.



















