Powerball jackpot surges to $1 billion for Saturday's drawing

Lottery players will have another chance to win this huge cash prize after no ticket matched all the winning numbers from Wednesday night's drawing.

Budget battle continues at City Hall | The Chicago Report
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The city budget standoff intensifies. Will they get a deal before the holidays, or risk an unprecedented Chicago shutdown?

Instacart’s AI may be making your groceries more expensive | ChicagoLIVE
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A new study finds shoppers could be paying dramatically different prices—sometimes at the very same moment—for the same items. We break down how the company’s real-time pricing tests work and why consumer advocates say the practice is “unfair and opaque.”

Finance expert shares tips to teach teens smart money habits | ChicagoNOW
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Bank of America executive, Barry Mullan, shares practical advice for helping teens learn budgeting, credit, and financial independence in real-life exercises. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.

Federal Reserve weighs possible rate cut amid mixed outlook
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An upcoming Federal Reserve meeting could approve an interest rate cut, but analysts remain divided on whether it will help the economy or risk driving inflation higher.

Fed decision on interest rates arrives as Trump pushes for deeper cuts
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The Federal Reserve weighs a possible rate cut today while President Trump and lawmakers from both parties debate its impact on inflation, the economy, and the upcoming election season.

Dept. of Education reaches deal to end SAVE plan: What this means for student loan borrowers

On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.

How Cook County homeowners can appeal their property taxes | ChicagoLIVE
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Many homeowners across Cook County got major sticker shock when they opened their property tax bills this year. But there is a process to appeal their home's assessment.

October jobs openings report shows slight uptick with 7.67 million open positions

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Tuesday released its October job openings report, which shows job openings up slightly at 7.67 million open positions. 

Chicago residents push back as property taxes soar

A surge in property taxes—some topping 100%—has Chicago residents demanding relief.

West Side residents demand relief after shocking property tax hikes
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Amid soaring property tax increases—some topping 100%—faith leaders and elected officials on Chicago’s West Side are calling for a rollback and potential freeze to help struggling homeowners.

Trump defends tariffs, touts economy ahead of Pennsylvania visit
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President Trump doubles down on his tariff strategy, promises new aid for farmers, and prepares to take his economic message to voters in Pennsylvania.

What Trump's $12 billion farmer bailout package could mean for grocery prices

The funds will be used to help U.S. farmers pay off their debts and plan financially for next year's planting, which will in turn ensure that they can keep producing food, and therefore stabilize the U.S. food supply.