US gas prices to end the year with steady decline: AAA
After nearly two months of declining, gas prices have now dipped below $3 in at least 20 states, AAA said.
After nearly two months of declining, gas prices have now dipped below $3 in at least 20 states, AAA said.
Illinois, Indiana receive federal funding to enhance internet
The state of Illinois was selected to receive $253 million to provide affordable, reliable high-speed internet to its residents.
The state of Illinois was selected to receive $253 million to provide affordable, reliable high-speed internet to its residents.
New fund will help small businesses in Chicago implement climate-focused initiatives
The city of Chicago is debuting a new fund that will help non-profits and small businesses implement climate-focused initiatives.
The city of Chicago is debuting a new fund that will help non-profits and small businesses implement climate-focused initiatives.
Unemployment benefits and Obamacare subsidies outpace median income in several states, study finds
The labor force participation rate was 62.1% last month, notably lower than the 63.4% mark it was at before the coronavirus pandemic struck the United States in March 2020.
The labor force participation rate was 62.1% last month, notably lower than the 63.4% mark it was at before the coronavirus pandemic struck the United States in March 2020.
Lightfoot unveils pilot program to help victims of gun violence
With Chicago topping 700 homicides for the second straight year, the Emergency Supplemental Victims' Fund will provide cash grants to the families of those killed.
With Chicago topping 700 homicides for the second straight year, the Emergency Supplemental Victims' Fund will provide cash grants to the families of those killed.
'Worst' holiday gift survey suggests people don’t like fruitcake, weight-loss items or Christmas ties
In addition, almost 80% of American respondents said they think they’re good at faking enthusiasm when they open a bad gift.
In addition, almost 80% of American respondents said they think they’re good at faking enthusiasm when they open a bad gift.
$500K winning Powerball ticket sold in NW Illinois
One lucky Illinois Lottery player will be celebrating Christmas $500,000 richer.
One lucky Illinois Lottery player will be celebrating Christmas $500,000 richer.
Senate passes bill to fund government through Dec. 23, heads to Biden's desk
The Senate has passed legislation to fund the government for an additional week as lawmakers race to finish work on a full-year spending package before they head home for the holidays and a new Congress is sworn in.
The Senate has passed legislation to fund the government for an additional week as lawmakers race to finish work on a full-year spending package before they head home for the holidays and a new Congress is sworn in.
Cook County guaranteed income: First payments issued
More than three-thousand people are receiving $500 monthly payments as part of the $42 million pilot.
More than three-thousand people are receiving $500 monthly payments as part of the $42 million pilot.
First payments issued in Cook County guaranteed income program
More than three-thousand people are receiving $500 monthly payments as part of the $42 million pilot.
More than three-thousand people are receiving $500 monthly payments as part of the $42 million pilot.
Where to get a $5,000 personal loan
Getting a $5,000 personal loan shouldn’t be difficult for most borrowers, but it’s still important to understand the process prior to applying.
Getting a $5,000 personal loan shouldn’t be difficult for most borrowers, but it’s still important to understand the process prior to applying.
Today’s 20-year mortgage rates fall to 76-day low | Dec. 15, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 15, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 15, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
How Federal Reserve’s series of rate hikes could affect your finances
As interest rates increase, many economists say they fear a recession could happen — and with it, job losses that may cause hardship for households already badly impacted by inflation.
As interest rates increase, many economists say they fear a recession could happen — and with it, job losses that may cause hardship for households already badly impacted by inflation.
November inflation rises at the slowest rate this year, beating expectations
Inflation rose 7.1% year-over-year in November, a slowdown from the 7.7% increase in October. Here's what this means for the economy and future interest rate hikes.
Inflation rose 7.1% year-over-year in November, a slowdown from the 7.7% increase in October. Here's what this means for the economy and future interest rate hikes.
Gas prices plunge to new low, expected to keep dropping in 2023: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas fell to $3.26, 52 cents less than a month ago and six cents less than a year ago, according to AAA.
The national average cost for a gallon of gas fell to $3.26, 52 cents less than a month ago and six cents less than a year ago, according to AAA.
US lawmakers announce 'framework' on bill to avoid government shutdown
Congress faces a midnight Friday deadline to pass a spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown.
Congress faces a midnight Friday deadline to pass a spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown.
Fed raises key interest rate by half a point, signals more to come
The latest move will further heighten the costs of many consumer and business loans and increases the risk of a recession.
The latest move will further heighten the costs of many consumer and business loans and increases the risk of a recession.
How to stretch your holiday shopping budget this December
Personal finance expert Bola Sokunbi from Tally dishes out helpful tips for making your money go longer this holiday season to buy gifts for those you love.
Personal finance expert Bola Sokunbi from Tally dishes out helpful tips for making your money go longer this holiday season to buy gifts for those you love.
Small banks could drop popular payment app due to scams
Worries over financial issues related to scams may have some banks dropping a popular payment app.
Worries over financial issues related to scams may have some banks dropping a popular payment app.
Banks could drop popular payment app due to scams
Worries over financial issues related to scams may have some banks dropping a popular payment app.
Worries over financial issues related to scams may have some banks dropping a popular payment app.