Mega Millions jackpot soars to $965 million for Friday's drawing
Lottery players will have their chance to win this huge cash prize after no one matched all six numbers in Tuesday night’s drawing.
Lottery players will have their chance to win this huge cash prize after no one matched all six numbers in Tuesday night’s drawing.
Supreme Court extends order blocking full SNAP payments
The order will expire just before midnight Thursday.
The order will expire just before midnight Thursday.
SNAP benefits: Supreme Court to rule on Trump's halt of payments
SNAP benefits are another big issue being affected by the ongoing government shutdown and the Supreme Court could rule on the Trump administration's halting of full payments.
SNAP benefits are another big issue being affected by the ongoing government shutdown and the Supreme Court could rule on the Trump administration's halting of full payments.
Is a new stimulus payment coming? November 2025 IRS direct deposit fact check
Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend is fueling a new stimulus buzz.
Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend is fueling a new stimulus buzz.
Trump's 50-year mortgage proposal: What would it mean for homebuyers?
The Trump administration signaled they're planning to develop a 50-year mortgage that they think could expand access to homeownership, though experts are cautioning what it could mean for buyers.
The Trump administration signaled they're planning to develop a 50-year mortgage that they think could expand access to homeownership, though experts are cautioning what it could mean for buyers.
2026 tax filing season changes: IRS Direct File unavailable
Direct File won’t be available anymore to do your taxes next year. Here’s what that means once the tax filing season opens in January.
Direct File won’t be available anymore to do your taxes next year. Here’s what that means once the tax filing season opens in January.
Starbucks 'Bearista' frenzy: Some leave empty-handed, others declare ‘the war is over’
Starbucks fans are losing it over the sold-out Bearista cup and Hello Kitty plush, camping out, calling stores nonstop, and reselling the $44 cup for over $1,000 on eBay.
Starbucks fans are losing it over the sold-out Bearista cup and Hello Kitty plush, camping out, calling stores nonstop, and reselling the $44 cup for over $1,000 on eBay.
Fulton Market developments struggle with financing | The Chicago Report
You'd be hard-pressed to find a hotter neighborhood in the area than Chicago's Fulton Market, but while many developments are ready to go, they can't get the financing to get off the ground.
You'd be hard-pressed to find a hotter neighborhood in the area than Chicago's Fulton Market, but while many developments are ready to go, they can't get the financing to get off the ground.
Chicago City Council holds emergency meeting on budget report
Members of the Chicago City Council held an emergency meeting on a report detailing how to close a $1.1 billion budget deficit.
Members of the Chicago City Council held an emergency meeting on a report detailing how to close a $1.1 billion budget deficit.
Tariff dividend: What Trump is again saying about possible 2025 stimulus checks
President Trump on Sunday again hinted at the possibility of a 2025 stimulus check. Here's what he's saying.
President Trump on Sunday again hinted at the possibility of a 2025 stimulus check. Here's what he's saying.
Cook County property tax bills to go out next week after months of delays
Cook County homeowners will finally receive their property tax bills soon, after months of delay due to technology problems.
Cook County homeowners will finally receive their property tax bills soon, after months of delay due to technology problems.
Flight cuts hit Chicago airports — travel tips from The Points Guy | ChicagoLIVE
With the Department of Transportation’s new mandate cutting up to 10% of flights from major U.S. cities — including O’Hare and Midway — travelers are being urged to plan ahead. "ChicagoLIVE" speaks with Becky Blaine, Managing Editor at The Points Guy, who shares essential travel tips, how to avoid getting stranded, and why it’s more important than ever to have a Plan B this holiday season.
With the Department of Transportation’s new mandate cutting up to 10% of flights from major U.S. cities — including O’Hare and Midway — travelers are being urged to plan ahead. "ChicagoLIVE" speaks with Becky Blaine, Managing Editor at The Points Guy, who shares essential travel tips, how to avoid getting stranded, and why it’s more important than ever to have a Plan B this holiday season.
Veterans Day 2025 deals: Where Veterans can get free meals and discounts
Veterans Day is celebrated each year to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To honor and thank Veterans for their service and sacrifice, many businesses offer discounts and special deals.
Veterans Day is celebrated each year to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To honor and thank Veterans for their service and sacrifice, many businesses offer discounts and special deals.
SNAP latest: SCOTUS issues emergency order temporarily blocking full funding for aid program
A federal appeals court had left an order in place that required the Trump administration to provide full SNAP benefits for November amid a U.S. government shutdown.
A federal appeals court had left an order in place that required the Trump administration to provide full SNAP benefits for November amid a U.S. government shutdown.
IRS direct deposit relief payment in November? Here’s what we know
Rumors continue swirling online about IRS relief payments landing in bank accounts by November or year’s end — but are they true?
Rumors continue swirling online about IRS relief payments landing in bank accounts by November or year’s end — but are they true?
FAA's order to reduce flights at airports amid shutdown is in effect. What we know
Flights at airports nationwide are being cut, while hundreds more scheduled for Friday already have been canceled leaving travelers scrambling.
Flights at airports nationwide are being cut, while hundreds more scheduled for Friday already have been canceled leaving travelers scrambling.
‘Hopelessness’ among air traffic controllers as government shutdown drags on, expert says
Most air traffic controllers worked six days a week and put in mandatory overtime even before the shutdown, but they have been doing so without paychecks as lawmakers fail to agree on a way to reopen the government.
Most air traffic controllers worked six days a week and put in mandatory overtime even before the shutdown, but they have been doing so without paychecks as lawmakers fail to agree on a way to reopen the government.
Tesla shareholders vote to give Elon Musk $1 trillion in stock
The Tesla CEO must hit certain lofty performance targets over the next decade in order to receive the payout.
The Tesla CEO must hit certain lofty performance targets over the next decade in order to receive the payout.
Tesla investors approve Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package
Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade.
Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade.
Trump must fully fund SNAP benefits in November, federal judge orders
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.