How much Illinois' minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2023
The minimum wage in Illinois is set to increase at the start of 2023.
The minimum wage in Illinois is set to increase at the start of 2023.
IRS warns Americans about $600 threshold to report Venmo, Cash App payments
Venmo and PayPal are required to report business transactions above $600 to the IRS.
Venmo and PayPal are required to report business transactions above $600 to the IRS.
Illinois to see two gas tax hikes in the new year
Additionally, if you're willing to cross into neighboring states for gas, you may want to stay for your holiday shopping. Illinois has the eighth-highest sales tax in the nation, and ranks as the only Midwestern state in the top 10.
Additionally, if you're willing to cross into neighboring states for gas, you may want to stay for your holiday shopping. Illinois has the eighth-highest sales tax in the nation, and ranks as the only Midwestern state in the top 10.
Lightfoot to return $43K in campaign contributions that may violate political fundraising rules
The campaign cash came from a series of companies owned in part by Carmen Rossi, a registered lobbyist with contracts at City Hall and extensive financial interests in bars and other businesses regulated by the city.
The campaign cash came from a series of companies owned in part by Carmen Rossi, a registered lobbyist with contracts at City Hall and extensive financial interests in bars and other businesses regulated by the city.
Lightfoot agrees to return $43K in lobbyist contributions
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she'll return $43,000 in campaign contributions that may violate political fundraising rules.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she'll return $43,000 in campaign contributions that may violate political fundraising rules.
Inflation driving up cost of Christmas trees
Inflation is effecting the price of just about everything these days -- including Christmas trees
Inflation is effecting the price of just about everything these days -- including Christmas trees
Cook County study finds increase on property taxes hitting Hispanic Chicago wards the hardest
A Cook County study found that this year's increase on property taxes is hitting Hispanic Chicago wards the hardest, and that is not sitting well with the alderman of those wards.
A Cook County study found that this year's increase on property taxes is hitting Hispanic Chicago wards the hardest, and that is not sitting well with the alderman of those wards.
Many Cook County homeowners to see increase in property tax bills
The increase in property taxes in Cook County are hitting some neighborhoods harder than others.
The increase in property taxes in Cook County are hitting some neighborhoods harder than others.
What can investors do to recoup from crypto crash?
The recent collapse of crypto exchange FTX has created a massive ripple effect, some even calling for digital currency to be regulated. Investment expert Dion Pouncil explains what you can do if you invested in crypto.
The recent collapse of crypto exchange FTX has created a massive ripple effect, some even calling for digital currency to be regulated. Investment expert Dion Pouncil explains what you can do if you invested in crypto.
New property tax increases hit Hispanic wards hardest in Chicago
Most Cook County property owners will see a larger tax bill this year, but owners in gentrifying Latino neighborhoods in Chicago will see some of the biggest hikes.
Most Cook County property owners will see a larger tax bill this year, but owners in gentrifying Latino neighborhoods in Chicago will see some of the biggest hikes.
Chicago leaders announce third round of community development grants
The city of Chicago has announced the third round of community development grants.
The city of Chicago has announced the third round of community development grants.
Chicago woman speaks out after pawn shop loan cost her $8K in fees
A Chicago woman took out two $800 loans to help with moving expenses that ended up costing her $8,000 in loan fees. Plus, she lost her pawned items, which included a MacBook Pro and three professional cameras.
A Chicago woman took out two $800 loans to help with moving expenses that ended up costing her $8,000 in loan fees. Plus, she lost her pawned items, which included a MacBook Pro and three professional cameras.
Chicago woman speaks out after pawn shop loan cost her $8K in fees
There's a state loophole that allows pawnbrokers to charge loan interest rates as high as 243 percent!
There's a state loophole that allows pawnbrokers to charge loan interest rates as high as 243 percent!
States issue inflation-relief payments, including Illinois and Indiana
States are also offering expanded tax credits.
States are also offering expanded tax credits.
Operating Engineers Local 150 endorsed Congressman Chuy Garcia for mayor — Here's why
A local union with a history of spending big on political campaigns endorsed Congressman Chuy Garcia for mayor.
A local union with a history of spending big on political campaigns endorsed Congressman Chuy Garcia for mayor.
House passes bill to avert railroad strike, impose deal on unions
If an agreement wasn't reached before a Dec. 9 deadline, the unions threatened to strike -- which would have devastating effects on the U.S. economy.
If an agreement wasn't reached before a Dec. 9 deadline, the unions threatened to strike -- which would have devastating effects on the U.S. economy.
Inflation relief checks going to residents in these states. See if you qualify
With inflation running near the highest level in 40 years, Republican and Democratic leaders in some states are offering stimulus payments to residents.
With inflation running near the highest level in 40 years, Republican and Democratic leaders in some states are offering stimulus payments to residents.
Pritzker announces agreement to eliminate pandemic unemployment debt
Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in endorsing the deal to payoff money the unemployment fund borrowed during the pandemic.
Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in endorsing the deal to payoff money the unemployment fund borrowed during the pandemic.
Pritzker announces agreement to eliminate pandemic unemployment debt
The state fund that provides weekly payments to unemployed Illinoisans could soon get a nearly $2 billion cash infusion.
The state fund that provides weekly payments to unemployed Illinoisans could soon get a nearly $2 billion cash infusion.
Illinois to receive $1.5 million in settlement with Google, iHeartMedia
Illinois has reached a settlement with Google and iHeartMedia after the companies allegedly ran misleading ads.
Illinois has reached a settlement with Google and iHeartMedia after the companies allegedly ran misleading ads.