Chicago school surprised with nearly $100k check for teachers
It was a big day for students and staff at a school in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood when they were surprised with a big check for nearly $100,000.
It was a big day for students and staff at a school in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood when they were surprised with a big check for nearly $100,000.
Social Security May payment schedule: Here's when beneficiaries will get their checks
Here is the May Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Here is the May Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
How is the economy after Trump's first 100 days?
As President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days in office, he highlighted economic growth and falling inflation, even as reports show a slowdown.
As President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days in office, he highlighted economic growth and falling inflation, even as reports show a slowdown.
Trump eases auto tariffs in bid to boost US manufacturing
President Trump signed an executive order easing some of his 25% tariffs on autos and auto parts, aiming to support U.S. automakers and manufacturing jobs.
President Trump signed an executive order easing some of his 25% tariffs on autos and auto parts, aiming to support U.S. automakers and manufacturing jobs.
Amazon tariff price report addressed by White House: ‘Hostile and political’
The White House came after Amazon Tuesday morning over a report that the shopping giant will begin showing tariff costs in its prices.
The White House came after Amazon Tuesday morning over a report that the shopping giant will begin showing tariff costs in its prices.
Feds won't go after convicted ex-Illinois Speaker's money
Federal prosecutors said they won't pursue millions of dollars in forfeiture money from convicted former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan.
Federal prosecutors said they won't pursue millions of dollars in forfeiture money from convicted former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan.
Cash stuffing explained: Why envelope budgeting is making a comeback
Cash stuffing — a budgeting strategy using cash and envelopes — is surging in popularity in 2025. Here’s how it works, why it’s catching on again, and what to know before trying it.
Cash stuffing — a budgeting strategy using cash and envelopes — is surging in popularity in 2025. Here’s how it works, why it’s catching on again, and what to know before trying it.
President Trump pushes back after Beijing calls US-China talks 'fake news'
China is calling on the US to cancel its sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods.
China is calling on the US to cancel its sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods.
Trump's approval rating on economy is his lowest ever
Americans are concerned with the direction that the economy is heading in with some of their major concerns being inflation and tariffs.
Americans are concerned with the direction that the economy is heading in with some of their major concerns being inflation and tariffs.
Illinois among several states suing Trump administration over tariff policy
A dozen states, including Illinois, are suing the Trump administration to stop his tariff policy.
A dozen states, including Illinois, are suing the Trump administration to stop his tariff policy.
President Trump says he'll reduce tariffs against China 'substantially'
President Trump could be preparing to roll back some of his harsh tariffs on China.
President Trump could be preparing to roll back some of his harsh tariffs on China.
Did you default on your student loans? What to know as collections resume
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here's what you need to know.
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here's what you need to know.
Trump reportedly ponders $5K baby bonus as US fertility rate remains near record low
The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.
The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.
Intel to lay off over 20% of its workers. What we know
The job cuts come as Intel works to modify its business operations.
The job cuts come as Intel works to modify its business operations.
Here's the salary each generation feels they need in 2025, according to survey
What salary that Americans feel they need to live comfortably depends on generation, according to a new survey.
What salary that Americans feel they need to live comfortably depends on generation, according to a new survey.
Stock market sees slight bounce back after losses
Investors are hoping for another big day on Wall Street after a massive rebound yesterday.
Investors are hoping for another big day on Wall Street after a massive rebound yesterday.
Trump says he won’t fire Fed chair, days after hinting otherwise and triggering market dip
President Trump said Tuesday he does not plan to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, easing market fears after earlier threats to remove him triggered a selloff.
President Trump said Tuesday he does not plan to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, easing market fears after earlier threats to remove him triggered a selloff.
Nearly half of newlywed homeowners asked for down payment help instead of wedding gifts
Newlyweds admit that they are prioritizing their dream home over wedding gifts based on a new poll.
Newlyweds admit that they are prioritizing their dream home over wedding gifts based on a new poll.
Illinois Dems slam Trump admin over Social Security staff cuts
The Trump administration is planning to lay off near 7,000 Social Security employees and Illinois elected officials are fighting back.
The Trump administration is planning to lay off near 7,000 Social Security employees and Illinois elected officials are fighting back.
Student loan collections to resume next month: What to know
The Education Department will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting next month.
The Education Department will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting next month.