Why residents of one Chicago neighborhood are burning their property tax bills | ChicagoLIVE
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Community leader Dr. Richard Townsell joins ChicagoLIVE to talk about the “Property Tax Bill Bonfire,” a protest and organizing event meant to highlight how tax hikes and slow billing hurt working families. He explains how residents are turning frustration into action — and why he believes solutions should come from the people, not just politicians.

More Americans living paycheck to paycheck, data shows

Bank of America data shows more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Here's where it is the worst.

IRS unveils 401K and IRA contribution limits for 2026. What we know

Starting in 2026, the IRS is raising the contribution limits for 401K and retirement accounts, and here's how you can save a little more next year.

Students in these states spend more of their income on education, according to analysis

Many of the states that topped list were home to some of the most famous schools such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University, to name a few.

When will federal employees get backpay? Here's the expected dates for each agency

The Office of Personnel Management tells FOX 5 they will begin sending out “superchecks" covering the pay period between October 1 and November 1, starting on Saturday. Here's the list of when each agency will see their backpay.

Trump pushes tariffs as tool to lower food prices ahead of next year's midterms
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President Trump wants to use tariffs to lower the cost of your next meal. The White House is now shifting focus on affordability ahead of next year's midterm elections.

CPS OIG releases spending report | The Chicago Report
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A new spending report sheds light on the lavish trips taken by Chicago Public Schools officials amid a budget crunch.

Business groups push back on Chicago mayor's budget | The Chicago Report
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You'd be hard pressed to find a member of Chicago's Civic and Business community that isn't calling attention to Mayor Johnson's proposed $16.7 billion budget that calls for big new tax hikes.

U.S. Mint in Philadelphia to end penny production, last 1-cent coin pressed

In a historic moment for American currency, the U.S. Mint has struck its final penny. After more than 230 years of continuous production, the one-cent coin is being phased out in a symbolic moment, shifting away from cash.

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $965 million for Friday's drawing

Lottery players will have their chance to win this huge cash prize after no one matched all six numbers in Tuesday night’s drawing.

SNAP benefits: Supreme Court to rule on Trump's halt of payments
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SNAP benefits are another big issue being affected by the ongoing government shutdown and the Supreme Court could rule on the Trump administration's halting of full payments.