Illinois gives $400 one-time payments to thousands who lost SNAP benefits
Thousands of Illinois residents who were no longer eligible to receive SNAP benefits were going to receive one-time $400 payments.
Thousands of Illinois residents who were no longer eligible to receive SNAP benefits were going to receive one-time $400 payments.
Kelley Blue Book: Average new vehicle price is near $50,000
It's getting harder to find a new car that costs less than $50,000, the current average new vehicle price. Kelley Blue Book managing editor Sean Tucker breaks down why new cars are getting more expensive and what you can do to save money.
It's getting harder to find a new car that costs less than $50,000, the current average new vehicle price. Kelley Blue Book managing editor Sean Tucker breaks down why new cars are getting more expensive and what you can do to save money.
Chicago sees over half of companies planning to increase hiring
The job market is shifting in Chicago, as companies are looking ramp up hiring this year. District Director Michelle Reisdorf at staffing and business consulting firm Robert Half joins Good Day to explain what's driving the trend and what companies are looking for in potential employees.
The job market is shifting in Chicago, as companies are looking ramp up hiring this year. District Director Michelle Reisdorf at staffing and business consulting firm Robert Half joins Good Day to explain what's driving the trend and what companies are looking for in potential employees.
ComEd responds to criticism over proposed $15B power grid plan
ComEd's Kristin Munch addresses questions about the utility's proposed $15 billion grid modernization plan, including customer costs, reliability, data centers and criticism from the Citizens Utility Board.
ComEd's Kristin Munch addresses questions about the utility's proposed $15 billion grid modernization plan, including customer costs, reliability, data centers and criticism from the Citizens Utility Board.
Chicago policy expert visualizes the city's pension problems | ChicagoLIVE
Conor Durkin of A City That Works joins ChicagoLIVE to explain the new interactive dashboard he created to help visualize and better understand Chicago's pension challenges.
Conor Durkin of A City That Works joins ChicagoLIVE to explain the new interactive dashboard he created to help visualize and better understand Chicago's pension challenges.
Tap-to-pay scams are on the rise: How to protect yourself
Tap-to-pay is convenient, but scammers are increasingly targeting the popular payment method. Better Business Bureau President and CEO Steve Bernas joins Good Day Chicago to explain how these scams work and how you can protect yourself.
Tap-to-pay is convenient, but scammers are increasingly targeting the popular payment method. Better Business Bureau President and CEO Steve Bernas joins Good Day Chicago to explain how these scams work and how you can protect yourself.
New Illinois law keeps hospital financial information hidden from the public
A new Illinois law limits public access to financial information about hospitals, raising concerns that communities could have little warning before a local hospital closes. State Rep. Anna Moeller joins Good Day Chicago to explain why the law may not protect the interests of patients or taxpayers.
A new Illinois law limits public access to financial information about hospitals, raising concerns that communities could have little warning before a local hospital closes. State Rep. Anna Moeller joins Good Day Chicago to explain why the law may not protect the interests of patients or taxpayers.
Could ComEd's $15B grid plan raise your electric bill?
The Citizens Utility Board explains why it believes more than $1 billion in ComEd's proposed $15 billion power grid upgrade plan is unnecessary and what the Illinois Commerce Commission's decision could mean for customers.
The Citizens Utility Board explains why it believes more than $1 billion in ComEd's proposed $15 billion power grid upgrade plan is unnecessary and what the Illinois Commerce Commission's decision could mean for customers.
People are willing to go into debt for beauty products, report shows
From premium skincare to high-end hair products, a growing number of consumers report going into debt to maintain their personal care routines.
From premium skincare to high-end hair products, a growing number of consumers report going into debt to maintain their personal care routines.
Fed holds key interest rate steady. Here's what It means for your wallet
The Federal Reserve is expected to leave the key interest rate unchanged this week despite persistent inflation and growing concerns about rising energy costs and global instability.
The Federal Reserve is expected to leave the key interest rate unchanged this week despite persistent inflation and growing concerns about rising energy costs and global instability.
Costco shoppers may be eligible for payout after email settlement. Here’s how to qualify
Costco shoppers in this state could receive a payout from a major multi-million-dollar settlement. Here’s how to claim your money.
Costco shoppers in this state could receive a payout from a major multi-million-dollar settlement. Here’s how to claim your money.
Social Security August payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security August payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security August payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Woman wins massive settlement after bladder mistakenly removed during surgery for benign cyst
A Maine jury awarded a woman millions of dollars after a routine surgery for a benign ovarian cyst ended with the accidental removal of her bladder.
A Maine jury awarded a woman millions of dollars after a routine surgery for a benign ovarian cyst ended with the accidental removal of her bladder.
Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $5.5 billion in talc powder settlement
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to a multi-billion-dollar deal to resolve thousands of remaining lawsuits linking its talcum powder products to ovarian cancer.
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to a multi-billion-dollar deal to resolve thousands of remaining lawsuits linking its talcum powder products to ovarian cancer.
Cook County treasurer Maria Pappas explains how low voter turnout impacts property taxes
A new Cook County report finds that low voter turnout is allowing a small minority of voters to approve hundreds of millions of dollars in property tax increases. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas discusses why so few people are voting on these measures.
A new Cook County report finds that low voter turnout is allowing a small minority of voters to approve hundreds of millions of dollars in property tax increases. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas discusses why so few people are voting on these measures.
Fatal Fox River boat collision, new tariffs | The Chicago Report
A man has been charged in a fatal boat collision that occurred on Fox River. And, new tariffs are targeting Mexico, Canada and China. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
A man has been charged in a fatal boat collision that occurred on Fox River. And, new tariffs are targeting Mexico, Canada and China. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
What new US-Canada tariffs could mean for your wallet
Economic policy expert Michael Negron explains the latest U.S.-Canada tariffs, which products could be affected, and what the trade dispute could mean for consumers, businesses, and the Midwest economy.
Economic policy expert Michael Negron explains the latest U.S.-Canada tariffs, which products could be affected, and what the trade dispute could mean for consumers, businesses, and the Midwest economy.
Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause military strikes
Oil prices pulled back this weekend as tensions eased in the Middle East. This comes as both the United States and Iran held off on military actions.
Oil prices pulled back this weekend as tensions eased in the Middle East. This comes as both the United States and Iran held off on military actions.
How new tariffs on Canada will impact the economy | ChicagoLIVE
We speak to Northwestern Prof. Phillip Braun on the newest tariffs proposed by the Trump administration on Canada and how they'll affect the economy and your pocketbook.
We speak to Northwestern Prof. Phillip Braun on the newest tariffs proposed by the Trump administration on Canada and how they'll affect the economy and your pocketbook.
U.S. mortgage rates climb to highest levels in nearly a year | ChicagoLIVE
Mortgage rates are currently around 6.6%, the highest they have been since August of last year. Housing market analyst Jeff Ostrowski from Bankrate joins ChicagoLIVE to break down what's causing the rise and what it means for homebuyers.
Mortgage rates are currently around 6.6%, the highest they have been since August of last year. Housing market analyst Jeff Ostrowski from Bankrate joins ChicagoLIVE to break down what's causing the rise and what it means for homebuyers.