Why Chicagoans' property tax bills skyrocketed this year | The Chicago Report
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi explains why so many Chicago homeowners' property tax bills went way up this year.
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi explains why so many Chicago homeowners' property tax bills went way up this year.
‘Home Alone 2’: Kevin’s NYC trip would cost this much in 2025
With the expensive Plaza Hotel stay and room service, here’s how much Kevin’s “Home Alone 2" New York adventure would cost in 2025.
With the expensive Plaza Hotel stay and room service, here’s how much Kevin’s “Home Alone 2" New York adventure would cost in 2025.
Could portable and 50-year mortgages help Americans afford homes again? Expert weighs in
Jenna Stauffer, a real estate broker and market analyst, explains how portable and 50-year mortgages might ease today’s housing costs and whether they could reshape — or overheat — the market.
Jenna Stauffer, a real estate broker and market analyst, explains how portable and 50-year mortgages might ease today’s housing costs and whether they could reshape — or overheat — the market.
Thanksgiving feast 2025: How much will this year’s meal cost?
Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.
Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.
Middle-income Americans pessimistic about their financial future amid persistent inflation, analysis shows
A new report report found that middle-income Americans are suffering from an "inflation hangover" after several years of price hikes.
A new report report found that middle-income Americans are suffering from an "inflation hangover" after several years of price hikes.
36% of Black Friday sales offer no deal at all, experts say
Some of the best products to buy during Black Friday are consumer packaged goods, apparel and accessories and jewelry, according to WalletHub.
Some of the best products to buy during Black Friday are consumer packaged goods, apparel and accessories and jewelry, according to WalletHub.
Solid jobs report clouds outlook for Fed's interest rate cut
Questions are mounting over whether the Federal Reserve remains on track to cut interest rates again next month after this week’s stronger-than-expected jobs report.
Questions are mounting over whether the Federal Reserve remains on track to cut interest rates again next month after this week’s stronger-than-expected jobs report.
Amazon Prime $2.5 billion settlement: Here's how to claim a refund
The tech company has started sending payments to eligible customers to receive a portion of the settlement. Here’s what you need to know.
The tech company has started sending payments to eligible customers to receive a portion of the settlement. Here’s what you need to know.
Verizon layoffs: Company to cut thousands of jobs
Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as the telecommunications giant says it must “reorient" its entire company. Here's what we know.
Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as the telecommunications giant says it must “reorient" its entire company. Here's what we know.
Mortgage delinquencies are increasing across the U.S.; see which cities are most affected
The increasing cost of living has left many homeowners struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments.
The increasing cost of living has left many homeowners struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments.
US jobs report shows promise despite pessimistic outlook
The newest jobs report is finally out and despite the delay, the U.S. added a lot more jobs than expected. It shows U.S. employers added 119,000 jobs, more than double what economists initially projected.
The newest jobs report is finally out and despite the delay, the U.S. added a lot more jobs than expected. It shows U.S. employers added 119,000 jobs, more than double what economists initially projected.
Powerball jackpot soars to $629 million ahead of Saturday's drawing
The huge cash prize has grown after no Powerball tickets matched the winning numbers from Wednesday night’s drawing.
The huge cash prize has grown after no Powerball tickets matched the winning numbers from Wednesday night’s drawing.
Delayed September jobs report shows US added surprising 119K jobs: What to know
The Department of Labor said Thursday the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, above economists' estimates. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in September, which was higher than economists' expectations.
The Department of Labor said Thursday the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, above economists' estimates. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in September, which was higher than economists' expectations.
Child care costs more than rent in these US cities; here’s where it’s the worst
The average monthly cost of child care for two children was 31.5% higher than rent, according to the data.
The average monthly cost of child care for two children was 31.5% higher than rent, according to the data.
Basics of Bitcoin | ChicagoNOW
A lot of people still lump Bitcoin in with the rest of crypto which can make that investment route seem risky. Brandon Karpeles left his job as Senior Vice President at Wintrust to found “Sovreign” – which helps educate people about Bitcoin.
A lot of people still lump Bitcoin in with the rest of crypto which can make that investment route seem risky. Brandon Karpeles left his job as Senior Vice President at Wintrust to found “Sovreign” – which helps educate people about Bitcoin.
Will tariffs impact holiday shopping? | ChicagoNOW
Since President Trump imposed new tariffs back in April, Americans have feared price spikes. At first, companies scrambled to import extra goods and stockpile them to keep prices somewhat stable before extra taxes took effect. New York Times Wirecutter reporter, Annemarie Conte shares more insight on this story.
Since President Trump imposed new tariffs back in April, Americans have feared price spikes. At first, companies scrambled to import extra goods and stockpile them to keep prices somewhat stable before extra taxes took effect. New York Times Wirecutter reporter, Annemarie Conte shares more insight on this story.
Tariff dividend: Trump says when he thinks checks could be issued
President Trump doubled down on the idea of a tariff dividend check for Americans. Here’s the latest of what he’s saying.
President Trump doubled down on the idea of a tariff dividend check for Americans. Here’s the latest of what he’s saying.
Why Chicago property tax bills spiked this year | The Chicago Report
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joined the show to talk about why the average Chicago homeowner's property tax bill went up by nearly 17%, the most in at least three decades.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joined the show to talk about why the average Chicago homeowner's property tax bill went up by nearly 17%, the most in at least three decades.
Chicago homeowners see big spikes in property tax bills, report shows
Chicago homeowners, especially on the city’s South and West Sides, are seeing big spikes in their property tax bills, thanks in large part to a significant drop in the values of commercial properties, according to a new report.
Chicago homeowners, especially on the city’s South and West Sides, are seeing big spikes in their property tax bills, thanks in large part to a significant drop in the values of commercial properties, according to a new report.
Cook County homeowners face big spike in property tax bills
Cook County property tax bills are finally out and many homeowners are seeing big hikes.
Cook County property tax bills are finally out and many homeowners are seeing big hikes.