Port workers strike: Half the nation's ocean shipping halted
Dockworkers went on strike Tuesday amid negotiations over a new contract.
Dockworkers went on strike Tuesday amid negotiations over a new contract.
Temporary student loan benefits ending this week – what borrowers should know
When student loan payments resumed in October 2023, the U.S. Department of Education announced a temporary grace period that's ending this week.
When student loan payments resumed in October 2023, the U.S. Department of Education announced a temporary grace period that's ending this week.
October Social Security payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks
Here is the October Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries.
Here is the October Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries.
Illinois residents set to receive $13.2M in unclaimed property
The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office is returning nearly $13.2 million to 138,561 people through the state’s Unclaimed Property program.
The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office is returning nearly $13.2 million to 138,561 people through the state’s Unclaimed Property program.
Port strike looming: What to know and expect
Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.
Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.
Crypto scammer swindles more than $1 million from Bay Area woman
Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.
Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.
Free gas and groceries: Dr. Willie Wilson to host another giveaway in Chicago
Dr. Willie Wilson is hosting another gas and grocery giveaway to help Chicago-area residents manage rising fuel and food costs.
Dr. Willie Wilson is hosting another gas and grocery giveaway to help Chicago-area residents manage rising fuel and food costs.
Bowen Harvest helps address food insecurity on Chicago's Far South Side
Food insecurity is a historical challenge for Altgeld Gardens, where the median income is less than $9,000. Bowen Harvest is helping to meet that need by installing a 500-square-foot hydroponic farm in the neighborhood.
Food insecurity is a historical challenge for Altgeld Gardens, where the median income is less than $9,000. Bowen Harvest is helping to meet that need by installing a 500-square-foot hydroponic farm in the neighborhood.
'Interchange Fee Prohibition Act': Illinois residents show support
A new poll shows Illinois residents are in full support of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act.
A new poll shows Illinois residents are in full support of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act.
Business owner fights for $135K after sudden closure of Marquee Event Rentals
Jake Mathis, founder of Southern Reins Logistics, says he?s been fighting for months to recover the funds owed to him by Marquee, a once-prominent party and event supplier.
Jake Mathis, founder of Southern Reins Logistics, says he?s been fighting for months to recover the funds owed to him by Marquee, a once-prominent party and event supplier.
Small business owner fights for $135K after sudden closure of Chicago event supplier
A small business owner in Georgia is seeking answers after Marquee Event Rentals abruptly shut down its Chicago branch, leaving what he claims is more than $135,000 in unpaid bills for work his company completed.
A small business owner in Georgia is seeking answers after Marquee Event Rentals abruptly shut down its Chicago branch, leaving what he claims is more than $135,000 in unpaid bills for work his company completed.
Vendor claims Marquee Event Rentals left him with $135K in unpaid bills
A Georgia small business owner is seeking answers after Marquee Event Rentals abruptly shut down its Chicago warehouse, leaving what he claims is more than $135,000 in unpaid bills for work his company completed.
A Georgia small business owner is seeking answers after Marquee Event Rentals abruptly shut down its Chicago warehouse, leaving what he claims is more than $135,000 in unpaid bills for work his company completed.
$5 billion in unclaimed cash and property in Illinois
How do you know if you have unclaimed cash or property? We talk to state Sen. Dan McConchie.
How do you know if you have unclaimed cash or property? We talk to state Sen. Dan McConchie.
Impact of fed rate cut on mortgage rate
Hopeful homebuyers are banking on the Fed's rate cut to make the American dream a reality.
Hopeful homebuyers are banking on the Fed's rate cut to make the American dream a reality.
Congress avoids government shutdown with spending bill
The plan to keep the government funded includes more money for the Secret Service. Congress avoided a government shutdown Sunday with a temporary spending bill.
The plan to keep the government funded includes more money for the Secret Service. Congress avoided a government shutdown Sunday with a temporary spending bill.
Would Harris or Trump do a better job on the economy? Voters spilt in new poll
About 4 in 10 registered voters say Trump would do a better job handling the economy, while a similar number say that about Harris, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
About 4 in 10 registered voters say Trump would do a better job handling the economy, while a similar number say that about Harris, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Here are the states where student loan delinquency is increasing the most
With student loan payments having resumed over the past year, many people have struggled to keep up.
With student loan payments having resumed over the past year, many people have struggled to keep up.
Federal Reserve slashes key rate by half-point, signals end of inflation battle
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates helped tame inflation but that also made borrowing painfully expensive for consumers.
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates helped tame inflation but that also made borrowing painfully expensive for consumers.
Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates
What does this mean for your wallet? Anthony O'Neal, personal finance expert, weighs in.
What does this mean for your wallet? Anthony O'Neal, personal finance expert, weighs in.
How the expected rate cut could impact your money
The Federal Reserve's latest meeting starts wrapping up today when the central bank is expected to finally announce a long-awaited cut in its key interest rate. Here to explain the impact this will have on U.S. consumers is Mark Weinraub with Crain's Chicago Business.
The Federal Reserve's latest meeting starts wrapping up today when the central bank is expected to finally announce a long-awaited cut in its key interest rate. Here to explain the impact this will have on U.S. consumers is Mark Weinraub with Crain's Chicago Business.



















