Chicago faces $982M deficit in 2025 budget forecast: 'Significant challenge for our City'
Chicago's 2025 Budget Forecast reveals a projected fiscal year budget gap of $982.4 million, following a $222.9 million deficit for 2024.
Chicago's 2025 Budget Forecast reveals a projected fiscal year budget gap of $982.4 million, following a $222.9 million deficit for 2024.
Chicago faces $982M deficit in 2025 budget forecast: 'Significant challenge for our City'
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released the city's 2025 Budget Forecast on Thursday.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released the city's 2025 Budget Forecast on Thursday.
Chicago faces $982M deficit in 2025 budget forecast: 'Significant challenge for our City'
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released the city's 2025 Budget Forecast on Thursday.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released the city's 2025 Budget Forecast on Thursday.
Kroger, other retailers charging fees for 'cash back' at registers
A recent report finds that some big retailers are levying fees on consumers who are asking for cash back during transactions at stores.
A recent report finds that some big retailers are levying fees on consumers who are asking for cash back during transactions at stores.
Illinois Lottery player wins $9.2 million jackpot at Chicago-area Jewel-Osco
One lucky Illinois Lottery player went to the grocery store and came home $9.2 million richer.
One lucky Illinois Lottery player went to the grocery store and came home $9.2 million richer.
Winning Lotto ticket sold at Chicago-area Jewel-Osco
One lucky Illinois Lottery player went to the grocery store and came home $9.2 million richer.
One lucky Illinois Lottery player went to the grocery store and came home $9.2 million richer.
Fed expected to cut rates in September
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates when it meets in September. The rate would likely only drop a quarter-point cut, down from its 23-year high.
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates when it meets in September. The rate would likely only drop a quarter-point cut, down from its 23-year high.
Illinois residents eligible for cheer settlement involving Varsity Brands
Illinois residents who paid to take part in Varsity Brands cheer competitions, camps, or purchased Varsity apparel between certain dates are now eligible for compensation under an $82.5 million settlement.
Illinois residents who paid to take part in Varsity Brands cheer competitions, camps, or purchased Varsity apparel between certain dates are now eligible for compensation under an $82.5 million settlement.
Check out the Money Museum at Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
There's a lot on display at the Federal Reserve of Chicago's Money Museum. Visitors can learn about economics, money, and the roles of the Federal Reserve through their interactive exhibits.
There's a lot on display at the Federal Reserve of Chicago's Money Museum. Visitors can learn about economics, money, and the roles of the Federal Reserve through their interactive exhibits.
Kroger, Albertsons in court to defend merger
Two grocery giants, Kroger and Albertsons proposed a $25 billion merger in October 2022. After pushback from lawmakers, the companies went to court Monday to defend their plan.
Two grocery giants, Kroger and Albertsons proposed a $25 billion merger in October 2022. After pushback from lawmakers, the companies went to court Monday to defend their plan.
Here's how much long-term renters spend on average, and most affordable states for renters
With U.S. home prices and mortgage rates still high, many Americans remain renters – often spending a large percentage of their income on housing.
With U.S. home prices and mortgage rates still high, many Americans remain renters – often spending a large percentage of their income on housing.
Report: Millennials have gained wealth faster than their parents did at same age
Inflation-adjusted wealth for younger Americans surged 49% since right before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inflation-adjusted wealth for younger Americans surged 49% since right before the COVID-19 pandemic.
ATM fees hit a record high in US — these are the cities where you'll pay the most
As average out-of-network ATM fees hit an all-time high, Americans pay the most in these metros.
As average out-of-network ATM fees hit an all-time high, Americans pay the most in these metros.
The most and least affordable metros to raise kids, and one state parents should avoid: Report
An analysis by Creditnews Research detailed the most and least affordable metropolitan areas in the United States to raise a family amid high inflation.
An analysis by Creditnews Research detailed the most and least affordable metropolitan areas in the United States to raise a family amid high inflation.
Americans are anxious about money during election: study
A new study shows 78% of Americans are anxious about their finances amid the 2024 election, with 40% of investors planning to move or pull money out of the stock market due to election anxiety.
A new study shows 78% of Americans are anxious about their finances amid the 2024 election, with 40% of investors planning to move or pull money out of the stock market due to election anxiety.
New real estate commission rules take effect today
The new rules will make it easier for buyers and sellers to negotiate commissions, potentially leading to a reduction in costs.
The new rules will make it easier for buyers and sellers to negotiate commissions, potentially leading to a reduction in costs.
VP Harris unveils economic plan
Kamala Harris unveiled numerous proposals she hopes will lower the cost of living for American families.
Kamala Harris unveiled numerous proposals she hopes will lower the cost of living for American families.
Middle class Americans struggle with 'debt bomb' amid rising living costs
Young middle class Americans are struggling with paying off their debt due to increased prices of homes, cars and groceries.
Young middle class Americans are struggling with paying off their debt due to increased prices of homes, cars and groceries.
Rising Chicago rent: What's driving the increase and how to save
Renters in Chicago are feeling the pinch as new data shows that rental prices are on the rise across the city.
Renters in Chicago are feeling the pinch as new data shows that rental prices are on the rise across the city.
Chicago rents surge as city ranks among priciest in the nation
Renters in Chicago are feeling the pinch as new data shows that rental prices are on the rise across the city.
Renters in Chicago are feeling the pinch as new data shows that rental prices are on the rise across the city.