Chicago City Council approves gas, CTA giveaway
The Chicago City Council Wednesday narrowly approved a series of lotteries to give away $12.5 million worth of free gasoline and rides on the CTA.
The Chicago City Council Wednesday narrowly approved a series of lotteries to give away $12.5 million worth of free gasoline and rides on the CTA.
Half of US parents still financially support their adult children, survey finds
On average, the survey found that parents who financially support their adult kids give them $1,000 per month for expenses like food, health insurance, rent and cell phone.
On average, the survey found that parents who financially support their adult kids give them $1,000 per month for expenses like food, health insurance, rent and cell phone.
When can I apply for $500 monthly Chicago cash assistance program?
Applications can be submitted starting on April 25 at chicago.gov/cashpilot. To be eligible, applicants must: live in Chicago; be at least 18 years old; have experienced economic hardship related to COVID-19; and have a household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. That’s $55,575 for a family of four.
Applications can be submitted starting on April 25 at chicago.gov/cashpilot. To be eligible, applicants must: live in Chicago; be at least 18 years old; have experienced economic hardship related to COVID-19; and have a household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. That’s $55,575 for a family of four.
Chinatown residents protest against proposed site for massive Chicago casino
In March, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced three finalists bidding to build and operate a Chicago casino. Hard Rock proposes a $1.7 billion casino near Soldier Field. Bally's Corporation proposes a $1.8 billion on the current Chicago Tribune publishing site near the north branch of the Chicago River. River's Casino is pitching a $2 billion just north of Chinatown.
In March, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced three finalists bidding to build and operate a Chicago casino. Hard Rock proposes a $1.7 billion casino near Soldier Field. Bally's Corporation proposes a $1.8 billion on the current Chicago Tribune publishing site near the north branch of the Chicago River. River's Casino is pitching a $2 billion just north of Chinatown.
Lottery winner says ‘mistake’ led to $1 million prize
Josh Buster believes a mistake at a local convenience store made him a millionaire.
Josh Buster believes a mistake at a local convenience store made him a millionaire.
Here's who qualifies for student loan forgiveness under Biden administration's new changes
The U.S. Department of Education announced new changes this week that will bring borrowers closer to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who is eligible.
The U.S. Department of Education announced new changes this week that will bring borrowers closer to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who is eligible.
Lincoln park music venue celebrates 25th anniversary with fundraiser
AliveOne in Lincoln Park is marking its 25th anniversary by holding a month-long fundraiser for the people of Ukraine.
AliveOne in Lincoln Park is marking its 25th anniversary by holding a month-long fundraiser for the people of Ukraine.
Tax Day 2022: Deadline to file is Monday — what to know if you need an extension
What time is the tax deadline for April 18, 2022? How can I file an extension? Here is what you need to know about last-minute filing and six-month extensions.
What time is the tax deadline for April 18, 2022? How can I file an extension? Here is what you need to know about last-minute filing and six-month extensions.
Inflation woes: These price increases are hitting Americans the hardest
The highest level of inflation in over 40 years is hitting Americans hardest in areas where it’s difficult to make cuts.
The highest level of inflation in over 40 years is hitting Americans hardest in areas where it’s difficult to make cuts.
Chicago residents can soon apply for $500 per month for a year
Chicago residents will soon be able to apply to be part of a pilot program that grants them $500 per month for a year.
Chicago residents will soon be able to apply to be part of a pilot program that grants them $500 per month for a year.
Two key line items to pay attention to when filing your taxes
Fox consumer reporter Steve Noviello breaks down what you need to know as the tax filing deadline approaches.
Fox consumer reporter Steve Noviello breaks down what you need to know as the tax filing deadline approaches.
How is inflation impacting local jobs?
John Waldmann, founder and CEO of Homebase, talks about how the national inflation spike is hampering those working local jobs.
John Waldmann, founder and CEO of Homebase, talks about how the national inflation spike is hampering those working local jobs.
Walmart offering new truckers starting salary of up to $110,000
Walmart truck drivers could previously make an average of $87,500 in their first year
Walmart truck drivers could previously make an average of $87,500 in their first year
Deutsche Bank predicts US recession in 2023 due to Fed rate hikes
Deutsche Bank is the first major financial institution to predict a recession due to rising inflation and the Federal Reserve's hawkish plan to tame it.
Deutsche Bank is the first major financial institution to predict a recession due to rising inflation and the Federal Reserve's hawkish plan to tame it.
Biden ‘has not ruled out’ canceling student loan debts, White House says
Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31
Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31
Student loan repayments: White House to extend pandemic pause through Aug. 31
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
College of DuPage increasing tuition fees
Student debt is about to get deeper for some.
Student debt is about to get deeper for some.
Chicago to offer rebates for home security cameras
For the fourth time in five days, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is offering a multi-million-dollar giveaway to Chicago residents in advance of a mayoral election that’s now less than a year away.
For the fourth time in five days, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is offering a multi-million-dollar giveaway to Chicago residents in advance of a mayoral election that’s now less than a year away.
Illinois Democrats want to use state budget surplus to send $100 checks to Illinois residents
Under the plan, the state would send relief checks of $100 per person and $50 child to Illinois taxpayers who make up to $250,000 individually or $500,000 jointly. Lawmakers said the checks would be delivered in late summer or early fall of this year.
Under the plan, the state would send relief checks of $100 per person and $50 child to Illinois taxpayers who make up to $250,000 individually or $500,000 jointly. Lawmakers said the checks would be delivered in late summer or early fall of this year.
Does the IRS owe you money? 1.5M people could get $800 or more because they haven't filed their 2018 return
The IRS says more than a million people have left money on the table and they'll lose it if they don't act soon -- and it's all from their 2018 tax refunds.
The IRS says more than a million people have left money on the table and they'll lose it if they don't act soon -- and it's all from their 2018 tax refunds.