Illinois announces $34.6B plan to upgrade highways, bridges throughout the state
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday an expensive and ambitious plan to improve roads, bridges and railways throughout the state.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday an expensive and ambitious plan to improve roads, bridges and railways throughout the state.
‘Rich’ people reportedly head to Applebees, IHOP during high inflation
“We perform well during tough times like this,” said parent company Dine Brands chief executive John Peyton told the Post on how inflation has impacted its business.
“We perform well during tough times like this,” said parent company Dine Brands chief executive John Peyton told the Post on how inflation has impacted its business.
Chicago students raising money for Ukraine with world record attempt
Students spent hours Wednesday at the Wintrust Grand Banking Hall building a mosaic out of cereal boxes designed to look like the Ukrainian flag.
Students spent hours Wednesday at the Wintrust Grand Banking Hall building a mosaic out of cereal boxes designed to look like the Ukrainian flag.
This is the salary you need to afford a home in Chicago
The salary needed to afford a home in Chicago is probably not what you'd expect.
The salary needed to afford a home in Chicago is probably not what you'd expect.
Hitler's watch sold at auction for $1.1 million
A Maryland auction house has sold a wristwatch that once belonged to Adolf Hitler for $1.1 million.
A Maryland auction house has sold a wristwatch that once belonged to Adolf Hitler for $1.1 million.
US economy adds 528K new jobs in July
Economists were only expecting about half the new jobs that were added in July.
Economists were only expecting about half the new jobs that were added in July.
Back-to-school sales: These retailers are offering big discounts
For parents and caregivers on a budget, here are some this year's best back-to-school deals.
For parents and caregivers on a budget, here are some this year's best back-to-school deals.
US added surprising 528K jobs in July despite inflation, recession fears
The American job market has repeatedly defied skeptics this year. Economists had expected only 250,000 new jobs this month.
The American job market has repeatedly defied skeptics this year. Economists had expected only 250,000 new jobs this month.
Indiana GOP lawmakers settle on $200 for tax rebate payments
All Indiana taxpayers would be eligible for $200 rebate payments from the state’s surging budget surplus under an apparent deal reached Thursday among Republican legislators.
All Indiana taxpayers would be eligible for $200 rebate payments from the state’s surging budget surplus under an apparent deal reached Thursday among Republican legislators.
Illinois shoppers can save 5 percent on sales tax for clothes, school supplies starting Friday
“That's a reduction of 80 percent of the usual sales tax. Whether it's book bags, calculators, writing tablets, notebooks, binders, folders, clothing and footwear, if our students need it for school, it's covered by this tax cut,” said Gov. Prtizker.
“That's a reduction of 80 percent of the usual sales tax. Whether it's book bags, calculators, writing tablets, notebooks, binders, folders, clothing and footwear, if our students need it for school, it's covered by this tax cut,” said Gov. Prtizker.
Pritzker kicks off back-to-school sales tax holiday
School is back in session soon, which means back-to-school shopping is in full swing statewide.
School is back in session soon, which means back-to-school shopping is in full swing statewide.
This is how much money you need to make per hour to afford rent in Illinois
We all know it can be expensive to live in Illinois. So how much do you need to be making hourly to afford a two-bedroom rental?
We all know it can be expensive to live in Illinois. So how much do you need to be making hourly to afford a two-bedroom rental?
Chicagoans hit disproportionately hard by rising inflation
Residents of Chicago and Illinois have felt the pinch of rising inflation more than surrounding areas, according to data from the Illinois Policy Institute.
Residents of Chicago and Illinois have felt the pinch of rising inflation more than surrounding areas, according to data from the Illinois Policy Institute.
Inflation digging Americans into deeper debt
Rising inflation is causing more Americans to dig themselves into a financial hole, giving them a financial headache. Household debt now tops $16 trillion in the second quarter, according to a report.
Rising inflation is causing more Americans to dig themselves into a financial hole, giving them a financial headache. Household debt now tops $16 trillion in the second quarter, according to a report.
Mega Millions lottery drawing: Winners can remain anonymous in these states
Can the Mega Millions lottery jackpot winner from Illinois remain anonymous? Here's key information.
Can the Mega Millions lottery jackpot winner from Illinois remain anonymous? Here's key information.
How will the Inflation Reduction Act impact Americans?
U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider details how he thinks the Inflation Reduction Act will lower the cost of living for Americans and stabilize prices of necessities across the nation.
U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider details how he thinks the Inflation Reduction Act will lower the cost of living for Americans and stabilize prices of necessities across the nation.
Illinois residents encouraged to take advantage of the state's 10-day sales tax holiday
Financial expert and author Rachel Cruze talks about Illinois' 10-day window where you can purchase clothes and school supplies with a tax rate 5% lower than normal.
Financial expert and author Rachel Cruze talks about Illinois' 10-day window where you can purchase clothes and school supplies with a tax rate 5% lower than normal.
Man wins second lottery prize at same location six years apart
Kevin Miller knows exactly where to go when he wants to win the lottery.
Kevin Miller knows exactly where to go when he wants to win the lottery.
New York City store locks up Spam in plastic case amid crime spike
Shoppers, store employees, and social media users expressed disbelief after discovering the $3.99 canned meat product out of reach behind lock and key.
Shoppers, store employees, and social media users expressed disbelief after discovering the $3.99 canned meat product out of reach behind lock and key.
Des Plaines residents speculate about who won the $1.3 billion Mega Millions jackpot
The Speedway on Touhy is about five miles from O'Hare International Airport. People driving by on Saturday said that the winner could be from anywhere.
The Speedway on Touhy is about five miles from O'Hare International Airport. People driving by on Saturday said that the winner could be from anywhere.