Expert shares how to not let your unused gift cards go to waste
If you received a gift card for the holidays, make sure it doesn't sit in a drawer for years and go unspent.
If you received a gift card for the holidays, make sure it doesn't sit in a drawer for years and go unspent.
Social Security January payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks
Here is the January Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Here is the January Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Is Illinois better prepared for the next recession?
Illinois is in better position to endure a future recession than it was in 2008 or 2020, a new study found.
Illinois is in better position to endure a future recession than it was in 2008 or 2020, a new study found.
Winning Mega Millions ticket sold in California
The Mega Millions jackpot is now in the hands of a lucky Californian.
The Mega Millions jackpot is now in the hands of a lucky Californian.
Jobs in Chicago area slightly down since last year, state data shows
The number of non-farm jobs in the Chicago metropolitan area declined slightly over the past year.
The number of non-farm jobs in the Chicago metropolitan area declined slightly over the past year.
$1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot sparks excitement across Chicago
If there is a lucky winner, they are expected to receive an estimated $549.7 million payout.
If there is a lucky winner, they are expected to receive an estimated $549.7 million payout.
$1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot sparks excitement across Chicago
With no winners on Christmas Eve, the Mega Millions jackpot reached $1.22 billion on Friday.
With no winners on Christmas Eve, the Mega Millions jackpot reached $1.22 billion on Friday.
Chicago's housing market is heating up
We talk to a local real estate agent about the year over year housing growth in specific areas in the city and suburbs.
We talk to a local real estate agent about the year over year housing growth in specific areas in the city and suburbs.
Social Security changes coming in 2025
The Social Security Administration is set to make some major changes next year.
The Social Security Administration is set to make some major changes next year.
Watch out for return scams
Now that the holidays are over, scammers are targeting victims in a new way.
Now that the holidays are over, scammers are targeting victims in a new way.
These US retailers and restaurants fell to bankruptcies, closings in 2024
The Container Store and Party City join Macy's, Stop & Shop, Big Lots and a handful of national pharmacy chains that are rolling up the sidewalks as a divide rocks the retail world.
The Container Store and Party City join Macy's, Stop & Shop, Big Lots and a handful of national pharmacy chains that are rolling up the sidewalks as a divide rocks the retail world.
Mom charges family for Christmas dinner and more: 'It's so expensive'
A mother said she's hosting Christmas dinner once again this year – and this time she's charging her family to attend.
A mother said she's hosting Christmas dinner once again this year – and this time she's charging her family to attend.
Tips on avoiding winter scams
Scammers are constantly devising new tactics to deceive victims.
Scammers are constantly devising new tactics to deceive victims.
These retailers are closing stores in 2025
Major retailers are shutting down stores nationwide next year as the companies try to adjust their business operations and slash costs amid changes in the industry.
Major retailers are shutting down stores nationwide next year as the companies try to adjust their business operations and slash costs amid changes in the industry.
Crypto markets surge after Trump's election victory
Bitcoin topped $100,000 for the first time earlier this month.
Bitcoin topped $100,000 for the first time earlier this month.
More Illinois universities announce free tuition programs for low-income students
Two more universities are offering free tuition to low-income students.
Two more universities are offering free tuition to low-income students.
Roosevelt University and UIC announce free tuition programs for low-income students
Two more universities are offering free tuition to low-income students.
Two more universities are offering free tuition to low-income students.
2021 Recovery Rebate Credit: What it is and who qualifies
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.
Group behind viral 'Hawk Tuah' star's meme coin hit with lawsuit over crash
The $HAWK coin reached a $490M market cap on the day it launched, only to tank 95% within minutes to below $100M.
The $HAWK coin reached a $490M market cap on the day it launched, only to tank 95% within minutes to below $100M.
Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion for Christmas Eve drawing
The seventh-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history is up for grabs in the next drawing.
The seventh-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history is up for grabs in the next drawing.



















