Filing a tax extension: How to do it, what taxpayers in disaster areas should know
Those who experienced a weather disaster this past year may be granted an automatic extension to file your taxes. Here’s how to check.
Those who experienced a weather disaster this past year may be granted an automatic extension to file your taxes. Here’s how to check.
Cook County Circuit Clerk waives late fees for some traffic tickets this week only
For this week only, the Cook County Circuit Clerk is waiving collection fees for some overdue traffic tickets.
For this week only, the Cook County Circuit Clerk is waiving collection fees for some overdue traffic tickets.
How to manage your money amid tariff, stock market turmoil
After a rollercoaster week in the stock market due to President Trump's tariff policy, a financial advisor gives advice on how to navigate the uncertainty.
After a rollercoaster week in the stock market due to President Trump's tariff policy, a financial advisor gives advice on how to navigate the uncertainty.
American consumers see tariff surcharges on their receipts amid trade war
American consumers are noticing a new line on their shopping receipts — a tariff surcharge.
American consumers are noticing a new line on their shopping receipts — a tariff surcharge.
List: The cities most affected by inflation in 2025
A recent study shows that some cities across the country are impacted more by inflation than others. Here's where your area ranks on the list.
A recent study shows that some cities across the country are impacted more by inflation than others. Here's where your area ranks on the list.
Cook County could soon pay $1,000 to homeowners for property tax relief
Cook County could soon pay homeowners struggling to pay their property taxes cash thanks to a new program.
Cook County could soon pay homeowners struggling to pay their property taxes cash thanks to a new program.
Stocks dip again, but Trump administration stays optimistic
Stocks took another dive today but the Trump Administration is keeping a positive attitude on negotiations while it continues to raise tariffs on China.
Stocks took another dive today but the Trump Administration is keeping a positive attitude on negotiations while it continues to raise tariffs on China.
Stocks surge after Trump pauses tariffs, expert weighs in
President Trump paused tariffs Wednesday on most nations, excluding China. Ross Mac shares his insight.
President Trump paused tariffs Wednesday on most nations, excluding China. Ross Mac shares his insight.
Tariff timeline: What led to 90-day pause with exception of China
Here's the timeline of what happened today with President Trump's tariffs.
Here's the timeline of what happened today with President Trump's tariffs.
?A global mess?: Reaction to Trump?s tariff pause as China?s in the spotlight
President Donald Trump is pausing most of his 'reciprocal' tariffs for 90 days.
President Donald Trump is pausing most of his 'reciprocal' tariffs for 90 days.
China slaps retaliatory 84% tariffs on U.S. goods
It's another day of uncertainty on Wall Street this morning. China hits back with another retaliatory tariff of 84%.
It's another day of uncertainty on Wall Street this morning. China hits back with another retaliatory tariff of 84%.
Trump admin withholds $790M from Northwestern amid investigations: report
The Trump administration is reportedly withholding billions from top universities, including nearly $800M from Northwestern.
The Trump administration is reportedly withholding billions from top universities, including nearly $800M from Northwestern.
Trump administration withholds $790 million from Northwestern amid investigations: report
The Trump administration is reportedly withholding billions from top universities, including nearly $800M from Northwestern.
The Trump administration is reportedly withholding billions from top universities, including nearly $800M from Northwestern.
Trump tariffs: Some big-name automakers no longer shipping to US
After President Trump's 25 percent tariff on car imports, some big-name automakers are no longer shipping to the United States.
After President Trump's 25 percent tariff on car imports, some big-name automakers are no longer shipping to the United States.
When is Tax Day? What to know about Illinois tax returns
Here's what Illinois residents should know before Tax Day 2025.
Here's what Illinois residents should know before Tax Day 2025.
Cook County guaranteed income program boosted financial security, survey finds
Cook County's guaranteed income program helped recipients feel more financially stable and less stressed, officials said.
Cook County's guaranteed income program helped recipients feel more financially stable and less stressed, officials said.
Are the rich paying enough taxes? Most Americans say no
A new Gallup poll reveals deep political divides in how Americans view tax fairness, particularly regarding upper-income earners.
A new Gallup poll reveals deep political divides in how Americans view tax fairness, particularly regarding upper-income earners.
Social Security changes coming in April: Here’s what to know
There are a few changes in April that could impact certain Social Security beneficiaries. Here's a breakdown.
There are a few changes in April that could impact certain Social Security beneficiaries. Here's a breakdown.
After wild week on Wall Street, economist Ross Mac has what you need to know
It's already been a week of wild swings on Wall Street. Economist Ross Mac breaks down what you need to know with your money.
It's already been a week of wild swings on Wall Street. Economist Ross Mac breaks down what you need to know with your money.
President Trump urges patience as stock markets continue to sink
The Dow Jones is down more than 600 points from this morning. Stocks sold off at the market open for a third day, signaling another day of chaos.
The Dow Jones is down more than 600 points from this morning. Stocks sold off at the market open for a third day, signaling another day of chaos.