Trump responds to GOP senator's push to bump minimum wage to $15 an hour
President Donald Trump has expressed uncertainty about Sen. Josh Hawley's bipartisan proposal to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour, noting its impact on business.
President Donald Trump has expressed uncertainty about Sen. Josh Hawley's bipartisan proposal to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour, noting its impact on business.
As tariff fight reaches Supreme Court, Vernon Hills toy company looks to India for relief
A Vernon Hills toy company that is suing the Trump administration over tariffs is now asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the case.
A Vernon Hills toy company that is suing the Trump administration over tariffs is now asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the case.
As tariff fight reaches Supreme Court, Chicago-area toy company looks to India for relief
A Vernon Hills toy company that is suing the Trump administration over tariffs is now asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the case.
A Vernon Hills toy company that is suing the Trump administration over tariffs is now asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the case.
Medicare, Social Security now expected to run out quicker: See the dates and why
The date at which the programs would no longer have funds to pay full benefits were moved up.
The date at which the programs would no longer have funds to pay full benefits were moved up.
Feds make decision on interest rates: What to know
Federal Reserve officials expect inflation to worsen in the coming months but they still foresee interest rate cuts by the end of this year.
Federal Reserve officials expect inflation to worsen in the coming months but they still foresee interest rate cuts by the end of this year.
Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card changes: What to know
The cost to have Chase’s popular Sapphire Reserve travel credit card has increased 77% since it was introduced in 2016. Here’s what to know about the card.
The cost to have Chase’s popular Sapphire Reserve travel credit card has increased 77% since it was introduced in 2016. Here’s what to know about the card.
States agree to $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma in opioid case
Fifty-five state attorneys general have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in fueling the opioid crisis.
Fifty-five state attorneys general have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in fueling the opioid crisis.
Trump tariffs likely to raise appliance prices, experts say
Prices for major appliances jumped in May, and new tariffs backed by President Donald Trump are expected to push them even higher as manufacturers face rising costs for foreign-made materials.
Prices for major appliances jumped in May, and new tariffs backed by President Donald Trump are expected to push them even higher as manufacturers face rising costs for foreign-made materials.
Map: States with the best and worst tippers in 2025
On average, more than 55% of food budgets are spent on food eaten away from home, including full-service restaurants, fast food, bars, hotels and vending machines.
On average, more than 55% of food budgets are spent on food eaten away from home, including full-service restaurants, fast food, bars, hotels and vending machines.
CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month
Here’s a closer look at May’s CPI inflation report, and which prices increased and decreased the most.
Here’s a closer look at May’s CPI inflation report, and which prices increased and decreased the most.
Nearly 25% of Americans are 'functionally unemployed,' study finds
A new study found that nearly a quarter of Americans are “functionally unemployed." Here’s what that means.
A new study found that nearly a quarter of Americans are “functionally unemployed." Here’s what that means.
Despite trade war uncertainty, small businesses see growth and hiring gains
As trade tensions and AI disruptions cause headaches for major corporations, small businesses are finding ways to adapt ? and even grow. With consumer spending up and hiring on the rise, experts say flexibility is giving smaller companies a competitive edge.
As trade tensions and AI disruptions cause headaches for major corporations, small businesses are finding ways to adapt ? and even grow. With consumer spending up and hiring on the rise, experts say flexibility is giving smaller companies a competitive edge.
Supreme Court gives DOGE access to millions of Americans’ private Social Security data
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.
Cook County eliminates $664 million in medical debt
A major milestone just reached in the fight against soaring medical debt. Cook County officials say more than a half of billion dollars has been erased.
A major milestone just reached in the fight against soaring medical debt. Cook County officials say more than a half of billion dollars has been erased.
Illinois bill targets digital coupon problems after shopper complaints
They're supposed to help you save some time and money when grocery shopping, but digital coupons don’t always do that and it’s a problem many shoppers seem to be having.
They're supposed to help you save some time and money when grocery shopping, but digital coupons don’t always do that and it’s a problem many shoppers seem to be having.
Retirement account balances dip in 1st quarter, but savers keep contributing
Fidelity analysis shows combined employee, employer savings rate at 14.3%, near suggested target.
Fidelity analysis shows combined employee, employer savings rate at 14.3%, near suggested target.
Trump's tax bill will add $2.3 trillion to the deficit
The "Big Beautiful Bill" will add $2.3 trillion to the national debt over the next decade.
The "Big Beautiful Bill" will add $2.3 trillion to the national debt over the next decade.
Study finds half of Americans are experiencing 'financial FOMO'
People admit in a new survey that seeing the financial achievements of others online is motivation for them to improve their own spending habits.
People admit in a new survey that seeing the financial achievements of others online is motivation for them to improve their own spending habits.
Retailers shift supply chains to reduce risks from Trump’s tariffs on China
Macy’s and Target cut China sourcing amid rising tariffs and trade war uncertainty under Trump administration
Macy’s and Target cut China sourcing amid rising tariffs and trade war uncertainty under Trump administration
Airport theory: TikTok?s new anxiety-inducing travel trend | ChicagoNOW
There?s a new TikTok trend where travelers arrive at the airport just 15 minutes before their flights. Does it really work? Travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore weighs in. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
There?s a new TikTok trend where travelers arrive at the airport just 15 minutes before their flights. Does it really work? Travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore weighs in. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.