'Not the time to play games': McCarthy calls on Biden to return to budget negotiation table
It has been nearly three weeks since the White House presented its 2024 budget proposal. But negotiations have already stalled.
It has been nearly three weeks since the White House presented its 2024 budget proposal. But negotiations have already stalled.
This is how much money you need to make to live comfortably in the Chicago area
To live comfortably in the Chicago area, this is how much money you need to make, according to a new study.
To live comfortably in the Chicago area, this is how much money you need to make, according to a new study.
Home prices could drop through 2023: Zillow
Home prices and mortgage rates could drop through 2023, according to a survey of economists by Zillow. But economic uncertainty and recession fears remain.
Home prices and mortgage rates could drop through 2023, according to a survey of economists by Zillow. But economic uncertainty and recession fears remain.
First installment of Cook County property taxes due April 3
The first installment of Cook County property taxes for 2022 is due by April 3.
The first installment of Cook County property taxes for 2022 is due by April 3.
Senators grill FDIC, Treasury over bank failures
Senators grilled the top regulators over recent bank failures.
Senators grilled the top regulators over recent bank failures.
Willie Wilson gives away free groceries at multiple locations across Chicago
He handed out $50 gas cards and $25 grocery cards.
He handed out $50 gas cards and $25 grocery cards.
Drowning in subscriptions: How many is too many?
The average consumer spends over $200 per month on various subscriptions. It's not just streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, many people spend money on lifestyle subscriptions like food and treats for your pets. Financial experts suggest looking for overlap and tracking your subscriptions.
The average consumer spends over $200 per month on various subscriptions. It's not just streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, many people spend money on lifestyle subscriptions like food and treats for your pets. Financial experts suggest looking for overlap and tracking your subscriptions.
Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul, Soulja Boy and other celebs charged with alleged crypto violations by SEC
Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun and his companies were also charged for fraud and other security law violations.
Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun and his companies were also charged for fraud and other security law violations.
Scammers using AI to step up family emergency schemes
The newest scamming technology uses AI to clone your family members' voices. Scammers can use a clip of audio from the internet or social media to make themselves sound like someone you know and trick you out of money.
The newest scamming technology uses AI to clone your family members' voices. Scammers can use a clip of audio from the internet or social media to make themselves sound like someone you know and trick you out of money.
Federal Reserve raises key interest rate by quarter-point
The Fed also warned that the financial upheaval stemming from the collapse of two major banks is “likely to result in tighter credit conditions" and “weigh on economic activity, hiring and inflation."
The Fed also warned that the financial upheaval stemming from the collapse of two major banks is “likely to result in tighter credit conditions" and “weigh on economic activity, hiring and inflation."
Tips and tricks to make tax prep a little easier
Taxes can look very different for those side hustlers, influencers and gig workers. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello has some tips and tricks to make preparing your taxes easier and to help get you some deductions.
Taxes can look very different for those side hustlers, influencers and gig workers. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello has some tips and tricks to make preparing your taxes easier and to help get you some deductions.
Will County investing $10M to recruit teachers, nurses amid nationwide shortage
The Will County Heroes Scholarship program will provide students with up to $5,000 in financial assistance every year.
The Will County Heroes Scholarship program will provide students with up to $5,000 in financial assistance every year.
Federal Government trying to rebuild confidence in American banks
The Federal Government is trying to rebuild confidence in American banks after the two recent collapses.
The Federal Government is trying to rebuild confidence in American banks after the two recent collapses.
Banking failures add to growing economic uncertainty
A big week for the US economy. The Federal Reserve is meeting and could vote to hike interest rates, once again, in an effort to tamp down inflation.
A big week for the US economy. The Federal Reserve is meeting and could vote to hike interest rates, once again, in an effort to tamp down inflation.
Study finds 186 banks vulnerable to Silicon Valley Bank-like collapse
A new study says that, depending on certain market conditions, nearly 200 U.S. banks could be vulnerable to the same fate as Silicon Valley Bank.
A new study says that, depending on certain market conditions, nearly 200 U.S. banks could be vulnerable to the same fate as Silicon Valley Bank.
Egg prices so high, Dollar Tree pulls them from shelves completely
Eggs will make a return to Dollar Tree when prices fall.
Eggs will make a return to Dollar Tree when prices fall.
Ticketmaster partially refunds fans after The Cure's Robert Smith 'sickened' by company's pricing debacle
Ticketmaster's prices have once again fallen under scrutiny.
Ticketmaster's prices have once again fallen under scrutiny.
Virginia man wins lottery with 2 Powerball tickets in same drawing
Ben Baker bought a total of 10 tickets with two of them having the winning the numbers.
Ben Baker bought a total of 10 tickets with two of them having the winning the numbers.
Bank failures, bailouts divide Congress on next steps
Here is a look at what lawmakers are saying and planning as the fallout continues from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
Here is a look at what lawmakers are saying and planning as the fallout continues from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
Ways to protect your money amid the banking crisis
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato lays out tips for managing your money in wake of the recent banking crisis.
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato lays out tips for managing your money in wake of the recent banking crisis.