How to use the interest rate hike to your advantage
Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, talks about how consumers can make the most out of interest rate hikes.
Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, talks about how consumers can make the most out of interest rate hikes.
Arlington Heights rejects petition to ban tax incentives for proposed Chicago Bears stadium
A petition to ban Arlington Heights financial incentives for the Chicago Bears or other businesses is being rejected.
A petition to ban Arlington Heights financial incentives for the Chicago Bears or other businesses is being rejected.
Arlington Heights rejects petition to ban tax incentives for proposed Chicago Bears stadium
A petition to ban Arlington Heights financial incentives for the Bears or other businesses is being rejected.
A petition to ban Arlington Heights financial incentives for the Bears or other businesses is being rejected.
Des Plaines City Council cancels order for SUVs for fire department
A planned purchase of three SUVs for the Des Plaines Fire Department has been canceled.
A planned purchase of three SUVs for the Des Plaines Fire Department has been canceled.
United Center arena workers protest, demand livable wages ahead of major two-night event
Union leaders say the majority of their members are receiving government welfare benefits and regularly visit food pantries.
Union leaders say the majority of their members are receiving government welfare benefits and regularly visit food pantries.
Fed hikes rate by three-quarters of a point in continued fight against inflation
The Fed’s move boosted its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level since early 2008.
The Fed’s move boosted its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level since early 2008.
Thousands have won South Carolina’s lottery this month; here’s how they did it
Lottery officials said the wins are “unprecedented” but the method is pretty simple.
Lottery officials said the wins are “unprecedented” but the method is pretty simple.
Illinois cashes in on student debt forgiveness
Vice President Kamala Harris urged students Tuesday to take advantage of a new program that wipes out up to $20,000 in college loan debt.
Vice President Kamala Harris urged students Tuesday to take advantage of a new program that wipes out up to $20,000 in college loan debt.
Billion-dollar Mega Millions Illinois jackpot winner has just days to make a decision
The winner of Illinois' Mega Millions billion-dollar jackpot in July is running out of time to make a crucial decision.
The winner of Illinois' Mega Millions billion-dollar jackpot in July is running out of time to make a crucial decision.
USPS hosting hiring events across Chicago area
The U.S. Postal Service is hosting a series of hiring events across the Chicago area.
The U.S. Postal Service is hosting a series of hiring events across the Chicago area.
Here's how much more you'll pay to heat your home this winter
The average cost of heating a household this winter is set to increase by 17.2%, according to a forecast by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association.
The average cost of heating a household this winter is set to increase by 17.2%, according to a forecast by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association.
Federal Reserve expected to raise interest rates .75 points
How much pain should Americans brace for? Bankrate.com's Chief Financial Analyst talks with FOX 32 on First at Four.
How much pain should Americans brace for? Bankrate.com's Chief Financial Analyst talks with FOX 32 on First at Four.
Affordable housing blocked by $80M Chicago Fire training facility
Between 2002 and 2007, those public housing buildings were demolished with a plan from the Chicago Housing Authority to build 775 public housing units at the ABLA Homes site, and to date, only 245 have been returned. The promise has fallen flat because that same land is set to see the Chicago Fire Training Facility be erected.
Between 2002 and 2007, those public housing buildings were demolished with a plan from the Chicago Housing Authority to build 775 public housing units at the ABLA Homes site, and to date, only 245 have been returned. The promise has fallen flat because that same land is set to see the Chicago Fire Training Facility be erected.
Paid your student loans during the pandemic? Here's how to get a refund
Borrowers who paid down their debt during a pandemic freeze that started in March 2020 can in fact get a refund — and then apply for forgiveness.
Borrowers who paid down their debt during a pandemic freeze that started in March 2020 can in fact get a refund — and then apply for forgiveness.
Redfin predicts sharpest turn in housing market since 2008 crash
After two years of record high sales, data shows the housing market is starting to cool down.
After two years of record high sales, data shows the housing market is starting to cool down.
Typical monthly payment for a new vehicle hits record $743
The new-car market has been hit by the semiconductor shortage and supply chain disruptions for over a year, resulting in lower production and higher prices.
The new-car market has been hit by the semiconductor shortage and supply chain disruptions for over a year, resulting in lower production and higher prices.
Average mortgage interest rate hits 6 percent
Rising interest rates are keeping a lot of house hunters on the sidelines. The average 30-year mortgage interest rate hit six-percent last week.
Rising interest rates are keeping a lot of house hunters on the sidelines. The average 30-year mortgage interest rate hit six-percent last week.
How to keep heating costs down for your home as prices expected to skyrocket this winter
Gas prices for cars are high, and gas prices for homes are expected to skyrocket this winter. So, before its time to fire up the furnace, let’s see what you can do to keep that cost down.
Gas prices for cars are high, and gas prices for homes are expected to skyrocket this winter. So, before its time to fire up the furnace, let’s see what you can do to keep that cost down.
How to keep heating costs low for your home as prices expected to skyrocket this winter
Gas prices for cars are high, and gas prices for homes are expected to skyrocket this winter. So, before its time to fire up the furnace, let?s see what you can do to keep that cost down.
Gas prices for cars are high, and gas prices for homes are expected to skyrocket this winter. So, before its time to fire up the furnace, let?s see what you can do to keep that cost down.
Inflation falls for 2nd consecutive month on lower gas prices
Inflation has driven up the costs of families’ grocery bills, rents, and utility costs, placing hardships on households and increasing gloom about the economy despite job growth and low unemployment.
Inflation has driven up the costs of families’ grocery bills, rents, and utility costs, placing hardships on households and increasing gloom about the economy despite job growth and low unemployment.