Chicago alders reject mayor's controversial corporate head tax
The City Council’s Finance Committee on Monday rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2026 budget proposal, which included a controversial corporate head tax to help close a more than $1 billion projected deficit.
The City Council’s Finance Committee on Monday rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2026 budget proposal, which included a controversial corporate head tax to help close a more than $1 billion projected deficit.
Is it time to refinance? | ChicagoNOW
With Mortgage rates dropping a lot of people are considering whether or not they should refinance their loans. Stephen Kates, a financial analyst at Bankrate, joins via zoom to walk through if it is a good time to refinance.
With Mortgage rates dropping a lot of people are considering whether or not they should refinance their loans. Stephen Kates, a financial analyst at Bankrate, joins via zoom to walk through if it is a good time to refinance.
Credit tightening & what you need to know | ChicagoNOW
Finance expert, author of “Never Date A Broke Dude” and CEO, The Flexx Financial Freedom Academy, Pattie Ehsaei, joins via zoom to break down what you need to know about credit tightening with the holidays around the corner.
Finance expert, author of “Never Date A Broke Dude” and CEO, The Flexx Financial Freedom Academy, Pattie Ehsaei, joins via zoom to break down what you need to know about credit tightening with the holidays around the corner.
More Americans are falling behind on their utility bills, analysis shows
A new analysis finds that millions of Americans have utility debt so substantial that it may get sent to collections.
A new analysis finds that millions of Americans have utility debt so substantial that it may get sent to collections.
Hidden homeownership cost in US is nearly $16K a year, Zillow analysis finds
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
Ground beef prices could hit $10 a pound, Omaha Steaks CEO warns
The U.S. beef industry may see record-high prices by next year.
The U.S. beef industry may see record-high prices by next year.
US Treasury’s last five minted pennies may spark multimillion-dollar bidding war
Experts estimate the final five rare, omega-marked coins could reel in $2M-$5M at auction.
Experts estimate the final five rare, omega-marked coins could reel in $2M-$5M at auction.
Why residents of one Chicago neighborhood are burning their property tax bills | ChicagoLIVE
Community leader Dr. Richard Townsell joins ChicagoLIVE to talk about the “Property Tax Bill Bonfire,” a protest and organizing event meant to highlight how tax hikes and slow billing hurt working families. He explains how residents are turning frustration into action — and why he believes solutions should come from the people, not just politicians.
Community leader Dr. Richard Townsell joins ChicagoLIVE to talk about the “Property Tax Bill Bonfire,” a protest and organizing event meant to highlight how tax hikes and slow billing hurt working families. He explains how residents are turning frustration into action — and why he believes solutions should come from the people, not just politicians.
More Americans living paycheck to paycheck, data shows
Bank of America data shows more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Here's where it is the worst.
Bank of America data shows more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Here's where it is the worst.
AT&T data breach settlement: Dec. 18 is deadline to file claim
The settlement’s cash funds total $177 million to pay those impacted by the data breaches.
The settlement’s cash funds total $177 million to pay those impacted by the data breaches.
Trump admin exploring idea of 'portable mortgages,' but what are they?
A quick breakdown of how portable mortgages work.
A quick breakdown of how portable mortgages work.
IRS unveils 401K and IRA contribution limits for 2026. What we know
Starting in 2026, the IRS is raising the contribution limits for 401K and retirement accounts, and here's how you can save a little more next year.
Starting in 2026, the IRS is raising the contribution limits for 401K and retirement accounts, and here's how you can save a little more next year.
Govt shutdown ends, but economic fallout and political tensions linger
As federal offices reopen, Washington faces lasting economic uncertainty and fresh political turmoil in the shutdown’s aftermath.
As federal offices reopen, Washington faces lasting economic uncertainty and fresh political turmoil in the shutdown’s aftermath.
Students in these states spend more of their income on education, according to analysis
Many of the states that topped list were home to some of the most famous schools such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University, to name a few.
Many of the states that topped list were home to some of the most famous schools such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University, to name a few.
Stores brace for price rounding and cash register chaos as the U.S. Mint shuts down penny production
Whether they are being pinched, paying for your thoughts, going towards two cents, time may be running out for pennies.
Whether they are being pinched, paying for your thoughts, going towards two cents, time may be running out for pennies.
When will federal employees get backpay? Here's the expected dates for each agency
The Office of Personnel Management tells FOX 5 they will begin sending out “superchecks" covering the pay period between October 1 and November 1, starting on Saturday. Here's the list of when each agency will see their backpay.
The Office of Personnel Management tells FOX 5 they will begin sending out “superchecks" covering the pay period between October 1 and November 1, starting on Saturday. Here's the list of when each agency will see their backpay.
Trump pushes tariffs as tool to lower food prices ahead of next year's midterms
President Trump wants to use tariffs to lower the cost of your next meal. The White House is now shifting focus on affordability ahead of next year's midterm elections.
President Trump wants to use tariffs to lower the cost of your next meal. The White House is now shifting focus on affordability ahead of next year's midterm elections.
CPS OIG releases spending report | The Chicago Report
A new spending report sheds light on the lavish trips taken by Chicago Public Schools officials amid a budget crunch.
A new spending report sheds light on the lavish trips taken by Chicago Public Schools officials amid a budget crunch.
Business groups push back on Chicago mayor's budget | The Chicago Report
You'd be hard pressed to find a member of Chicago's Civic and Business community that isn't calling attention to Mayor Johnson's proposed $16.7 billion budget that calls for big new tax hikes.
You'd be hard pressed to find a member of Chicago's Civic and Business community that isn't calling attention to Mayor Johnson's proposed $16.7 billion budget that calls for big new tax hikes.
U.S. Mint in Philadelphia to end penny production, last 1-cent coin pressed
In a historic moment for American currency, the U.S. Mint has struck its final penny. After more than 230 years of continuous production, the one-cent coin is being phased out in a symbolic moment, shifting away from cash.
In a historic moment for American currency, the U.S. Mint has struck its final penny. After more than 230 years of continuous production, the one-cent coin is being phased out in a symbolic moment, shifting away from cash.