Trump administration expects trade talks with China soon
President Trump said he plans to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50% from 25%. Markets are also reacting to the U.S. and China accusing one another of violating a 90-day trade.
President Trump said he plans to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50% from 25%. Markets are also reacting to the U.S. and China accusing one another of violating a 90-day trade.
ComEd electric bills just went up—here's what to know
ComEd's new rate is here. Find out how much more you'll pay.
ComEd's new rate is here. Find out how much more you'll pay.
IRS tax refund: Here's when you can expect your payment
If you have already filed your tax return, here’s what you need to know about the payment status and filing deadlines.
If you have already filed your tax return, here’s what you need to know about the payment status and filing deadlines.
Women projected to control nearly 40% of U.S. wealth in 5 years
The largest generational wealth transfer in history is underway and women are playing a major role. Women are projected to control nearly 40-percent of U.S. wealth over the next five years.
The largest generational wealth transfer in history is underway and women are playing a major role. Women are projected to control nearly 40-percent of U.S. wealth over the next five years.
Here's what will boost your feeling of financial well-being the most, researchers say
A recent Vanguard survey found what will boost your feeling of financial well-being the most – and it isn’t a high salary or million-dollar assets.
A recent Vanguard survey found what will boost your feeling of financial well-being the most – and it isn’t a high salary or million-dollar assets.
Solo travelers pay more than groups for economy flights: report
Solo and business-class travelers are paying more for airline tickets on major U.S. carriers than group travelers, according to a recent report.
Solo and business-class travelers are paying more for airline tickets on major U.S. carriers than group travelers, according to a recent report.
Social Security June payment schedule: Here’s when recipients will get their checks
A new month means another round of Social Security payments for millions of Americans who benefit from the program. Here’s when checks go out.
A new month means another round of Social Security payments for millions of Americans who benefit from the program. Here’s when checks go out.
Inflation keeps cooling as tariffs loom, commerce report shows
While tariffs have yet to push up prices on most goods, a new report from the Commerce Department shows inflation continued to slow last month.
While tariffs have yet to push up prices on most goods, a new report from the Commerce Department shows inflation continued to slow last month.
Teen goes viral after working Burger King shift following graduation |ChicagoNOW
A GoFundMe has raised tons of money for the Metro Atlanta teen who went to work after his graduation!
A GoFundMe has raised tons of money for the Metro Atlanta teen who went to work after his graduation!
Judge temporarily blocks Trump tariffs for Vernon Hills toy company
A federal judge on Thursday ruled in favor of a Vernon Hills toy company, temporarily exempting it from tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, as a growing number of lawsuits continue to challenge the policy.
A federal judge on Thursday ruled in favor of a Vernon Hills toy company, temporarily exempting it from tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, as a growing number of lawsuits continue to challenge the policy.
People in these states spend the most on health care
Not surprisingly, people in the nation’s poorest states spend the largest share of their earnings on health care costs, a new WalletHub analysis found.
Not surprisingly, people in the nation’s poorest states spend the largest share of their earnings on health care costs, a new WalletHub analysis found.
Federal funding cuts force Englewood nonprofit to lay off outreach workers
A nonprofit in Englewood dedicated to building peaceful communities is feeling the effects of federal budget cuts.
A nonprofit in Englewood dedicated to building peaceful communities is feeling the effects of federal budget cuts.
Child care cost the most in these states in 2024, analysis found
The steep cost of child care in America is weighing on parents all over the country, but those in these particular states were found to feel the pinch the most.
The steep cost of child care in America is weighing on parents all over the country, but those in these particular states were found to feel the pinch the most.
Chicago home prices could decrease in summer: Real estate agent | ChicagoNOW
Chicago real estate agent Matt Laricy says the city's housing market will soon experience a summer shift, with more homes expected to go up for sale and fewer people wanting to buy. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Chicago real estate agent Matt Laricy says the city's housing market will soon experience a summer shift, with more homes expected to go up for sale and fewer people wanting to buy. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Trump delaying 50% tariff on European Union
The president said Sunday he’s agreed to delay a 50% tariff on the EU that he threatened last week, after saying negotiations with the commission were “going nowhere.”
The president said Sunday he’s agreed to delay a 50% tariff on the EU that he threatened last week, after saying negotiations with the commission were “going nowhere.”
Home prices forecast to dip before the end of the year
Redfin forecasts a 1% drop in US home prices by year’s end and reports a near-record rate of canceled home purchases, highlighting a cooling market amid high mortgage rates and rising inventory.
Redfin forecasts a 1% drop in US home prices by year’s end and reports a near-record rate of canceled home purchases, highlighting a cooling market amid high mortgage rates and rising inventory.
U.S. to stop penny production
Come next year, the penny will be no more.
Come next year, the penny will be no more.
Durbin aims to crack down on crypto fraud
Sen. Dick Durbin is making moves to deter cryptocurrency fraud.
Sen. Dick Durbin is making moves to deter cryptocurrency fraud.
Trump calls for 50% tariff on EU imports starting June 1
President Trump called for a “straight 50%” tariff on all imports from the European Union after complaining on social media that trade talks are “going nowhere.”
President Trump called for a “straight 50%” tariff on all imports from the European Union after complaining on social media that trade talks are “going nowhere.”
Here's when production of pennies will end
The U.S. Mint will stop making pennies once its final supply of blanks is gone, following a Trump administration directive aimed at cutting costs.
The U.S. Mint will stop making pennies once its final supply of blanks is gone, following a Trump administration directive aimed at cutting costs.



















