Dow to cut over 4,000 jobs as company shifts focus to AI
Dow is slashing thousands of jobs, becoming the latest company this week to announce a reduction in its labor force.
Dow is slashing thousands of jobs, becoming the latest company this week to announce a reduction in its labor force.
What the Fed’s meeting could mean for rates in 2026 | ChicagoLIVE
Bankrate financial analyst Stephen Kates breaks down the Federal Reserve’s decision to pause interest rates.
Bankrate financial analyst Stephen Kates breaks down the Federal Reserve’s decision to pause interest rates.
Federal Reserve keeps rate unchanged in 1st meeting of 2026
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged even as it's facing mounting pressure from President Trump to be lowered. Here's a look at what's ahead for the central bank in 2026.
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged even as it's facing mounting pressure from President Trump to be lowered. Here's a look at what's ahead for the central bank in 2026.
Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K a year
Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.
Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.
Trump shares new details on 'Trump Accounts' savings program
President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled details of proposed “Trump Accounts," a government-backed investment program for children.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled details of proposed “Trump Accounts," a government-backed investment program for children.
Tax season surprise: Illinois families could be owed thousands in refunds
As tax season begins, new and expanded credits mean many Illinois families may qualify for thousands of dollars in refunds—but only if they know how to claim them.
As tax season begins, new and expanded credits mean many Illinois families may qualify for thousands of dollars in refunds—but only if they know how to claim them.
Social Security February payment schedule: Here's when recipients get their checks
Social Security February payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks this month.
Social Security February payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks this month.
Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs across company in latest round of layoffs
Amazon's latest round of job cuts follow last year's layoffs of thousands of employees. Here's what you need to know.
Amazon's latest round of job cuts follow last year's layoffs of thousands of employees. Here's what you need to know.
Cost of living is rising the most in these US cities
According to new data, the cost of living is rising in cities across the United States. Here’s where it’s the worst.
According to new data, the cost of living is rising in cities across the United States. Here’s where it’s the worst.
Amazon to close physical 'Go' and 'Fresh' grocery stores, expand Whole Foods Market
Amazon is making a major shift in its grocery business, announcing plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores while doubling down on Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.
Amazon is making a major shift in its grocery business, announcing plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores while doubling down on Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.
Amazon to close physical 'Go' and 'Fresh' grocery stores, expand Whole Foods Market
Amazon is making a major shift in its grocery business, announcing plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores while doubling down on Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.
Amazon is making a major shift in its grocery business, announcing plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores while doubling down on Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.
Amazon to close physical 'Go' and 'Fresh' grocery stores, expand Whole Foods Market
Amazon is making a major shift in its grocery business, announcing plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores while doubling down on Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.
Amazon is making a major shift in its grocery business, announcing plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores while doubling down on Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.
Tax season is here — Why bigger refunds aren’t guaranteed this year
A lot of taxpayers are hoping for bigger refunds, and new IRS rule changes could help — but experts say it’s not that simple.
A lot of taxpayers are hoping for bigger refunds, and new IRS rule changes could help — but experts say it’s not that simple.
2026 tax filing season now open: How to get your refund ASAP
The IRS advised setting up direct deposit and filing taxes online would ensure the fastest tax returns.
The IRS advised setting up direct deposit and filing taxes online would ensure the fastest tax returns.
Carney pushes back on Trump's 100% tariff threat over China trade deals with Canada amid tensions
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing back against President Donald Trump's tariff threat, firmly denying plans for a China free trade deal after a recent diplomatic visit.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing back against President Donald Trump's tariff threat, firmly denying plans for a China free trade deal after a recent diplomatic visit.
Trump administration must keep funding child care subsidies in these 5 states, judge rules
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting child care and social service funds to five states amid a legal challenge.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting child care and social service funds to five states amid a legal challenge.
Households with 2 kids need to earn over 400K to comfortably afford child care in US
Raising two kids takes a six-figure salary to comfortably afford child care for two children, new data shows.
Raising two kids takes a six-figure salary to comfortably afford child care for two children, new data shows.
Amazon to cut thousands of jobs in sweeping corporate layoffs
Amazon is preparing to lay off thousands of employees in a broad corporate workforce reduction that could begin as early as next week.
Amazon is preparing to lay off thousands of employees in a broad corporate workforce reduction that could begin as early as next week.
Popular alcohol brands could be forced to sell off inventory after bankruptcy setback
Alcohol giants Stoli Group USA LLC and Kentucky Owl LLC are liquidating their inventory in the U.S. after struggling to reorganize their businesses under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Alcohol giants Stoli Group USA LLC and Kentucky Owl LLC are liquidating their inventory in the U.S. after struggling to reorganize their businesses under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Chicago paid $26.5M in overtime to ineligible workers over 5 years, watchdog says
The city paid $26.5 million in overtime to more than 1,000 employees over five years, according to a new watchdog report.
The city paid $26.5 million in overtime to more than 1,000 employees over five years, according to a new watchdog report.