What is shrinkflation? How companies hide inflation without increasing prices

If you haven’t seen a price increase on a product or service you purchased recently, chances are that the company may still be passing along the rising costs to you without the obvious price hikes.

Zelle scammers steal thousands of dollars from Maryland woman

A Maryland woman scammed out of thousands of dollars is speaking out in an effort to help others avoid a ploy making the rounds across the country.

How to save money on groceries
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The gas pump isn?t the only place that?s a pain in our pocket book these days. The grocery checkout is next on the list.

Average Illinois resident age 50 or older has roughly $48K in student loan debt: study

Illinois ranks 8th in the nation for student debt struggles among older Americans, with 6.7 percent of the population still making payments for their education.

Older Americans struggle most with student debt
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Illinois ranks 8th in the nation for student debt struggles among older Americans, with 6.7 percent of the population still making payments for their education.

Companies getting creative to drive brick-and-mortar sales
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Many of us are feeling sticker shock these days, and its not just inflation that is driving prices up. Jeff Barrett talks with Good Day Chicago about ways companies are getting creative to drive up sales.

Canned pet food shortage continues amid supply chain woes

The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.

US inflation soared 7.9% in past year, a fresh 40-year high

Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.

These Illinois museums received a total of $19.7 million in state capital investments

Thirty-six Illinois museums will receive a total of $19.7 million in state capital investments to improve their facilities and develop new exhibits, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday. 

Biden to sign order mandating study of cryptocurrency as its use explodes

The Biden administration views the explosive popularity of cryptocurrency as a call for acting with urgency to look at the risks and benefits of digital assets.

Trump Tower penthouse  sells for $20M
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A penthouse at the Trump Tower is now the second-priciest home sale in Chicago history.