Food aid cuts loom for 30M Americans
Hundreds of thousands of people in Illinois will soon have less money for grocery shopping.
Hundreds of thousands of people in Illinois will soon have less money for grocery shopping.
Schaumburg may not be giving residents $150 rebate checks after all
Local governments have been looking for ways to help families as inflation continues to cripple household budgets.
Local governments have been looking for ways to help families as inflation continues to cripple household budgets.
$2 bills from 1890 could be worth over $4,500: report
The value of collectible $2 bills varies by series year, distributor type, seal color and circulation status.
The value of collectible $2 bills varies by series year, distributor type, seal color and circulation status.
Illinois Lottery: Players won nearly $2.5B in prizes last year
Illinois is seeing green thanks to larger lottery jackpots.
Illinois is seeing green thanks to larger lottery jackpots.
White House unveils plan to lower mortgage costs for first-time home buyers
The White House unveiled a new plan Wednesday to lower first-time home buyers' mortgage costs which officials say could save borrowers about $800 a year.
The White House unveiled a new plan Wednesday to lower first-time home buyers' mortgage costs which officials say could save borrowers about $800 a year.
Teen tracks down a grandmother who lost her wallet, sparking an unlikely friendship
An Arkansas teenager drove miles to find the owner of a lost wallet. Little did he know the road would lead to a beautiful beginning.
An Arkansas teenager drove miles to find the owner of a lost wallet. Little did he know the road would lead to a beautiful beginning.
Rare doubled die error pennies sell for big bucks. Here's what they are, and how to find one
Coin collectors have been spending hundreds, thousands, and most recently, more than $1 million on a penny that was mistakenly stamped twice. Here's why the coins are valuable.
Coin collectors have been spending hundreds, thousands, and most recently, more than $1 million on a penny that was mistakenly stamped twice. Here's why the coins are valuable.
$68M innovation center breaks ground in North Lawndale
A new project in North Lawndale broke ground Friday as part of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's Invest South/West Initiative.
A new project in North Lawndale broke ground Friday as part of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's Invest South/West Initiative.
Tips for handling financial infidelity
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato defines "financial infidelity" and talks about solutions to the all-too-common problem.
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato defines "financial infidelity" and talks about solutions to the all-too-common problem.
Illinois watchdog group pushes back on Peoples Gas $402M rate hike
The watchdog group says the utility is putting money ahead of safety, making record profits while neglecting at-risk pipes which need replacing.
The watchdog group says the utility is putting money ahead of safety, making record profits while neglecting at-risk pipes which need replacing.
Pilsen homeowners protest over increase in property taxes
“I have to resolve this some way. If not, I am getting kicked out of my neighborhood, my home, where I grew up," said lifelong Pilsen resident Diana.
“I have to resolve this some way. If not, I am getting kicked out of my neighborhood, my home, where I grew up," said lifelong Pilsen resident Diana.
Consumer watchdog group pushing back on Peoples Gas over rate increase
Peoples Gas is asking for a record-breaking $402 million rate hike, and now, a consumer watchdog group is pushing back and calling on regulators to rein in the rate increase.
Peoples Gas is asking for a record-breaking $402 million rate hike, and now, a consumer watchdog group is pushing back and calling on regulators to rein in the rate increase.
Pilsen homeowners outraged over increase in property taxes
Pilsen homeowners are outraged over an increase in taxes they say is leaving some unable to pay.
Pilsen homeowners are outraged over an increase in taxes they say is leaving some unable to pay.
Pritzker promotes 'Smart Start Illinois' plan
The proposal would make historic investments in preschool, childcare early support and early childhood facilities.
The proposal would make historic investments in preschool, childcare early support and early childhood facilities.
The average IRS tax refund so far this year is about $1,900
Taxpayers have until April 18 to submit their returns from 2022. The IRS says the fastest way to get your tax refund is through direct deposit.
Taxpayers have until April 18 to submit their returns from 2022. The IRS says the fastest way to get your tax refund is through direct deposit.
Plunging natural gas prices eases inflation concerns
Natural gas accounts for nearly 25% of residential energy needs, making it a big driver in last year’s worst bout of inflation in 40 years.
Natural gas accounts for nearly 25% of residential energy needs, making it a big driver in last year’s worst bout of inflation in 40 years.
How to stop worrying about student loan debt
Author and entrepreneur Cedric Nash dishes out advice for those worried about paying off student loan debt.
Author and entrepreneur Cedric Nash dishes out advice for those worried about paying off student loan debt.
Pritzker?s budget to provide preschool for 5,000 children 'to cover all of those early childhood deserts'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker?s budget proposal for next year will include a $250 million investment in early education, including a $75 million block grant that will create 5,000 preschool spots for Illinois children.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker?s budget proposal for next year will include a $250 million investment in early education, including a $75 million block grant that will create 5,000 preschool spots for Illinois children.
Good news: Today's 30-year mortgage rates dive below 8 percent | Feb. 15, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 15, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 15, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Retirees lost 10 percent of their savings in 2022, survey says
Inflation and market volatility has had a significant impact on retirees' savings, research shows. Here’s what you need to know.
Inflation and market volatility has had a significant impact on retirees' savings, research shows. Here’s what you need to know.