Illinois ends 2024 with higher unemployment, 56,000 more jobs since 2023
The unemployment rate in Illinois was up at the end of last year compared to the end of 2024.
The unemployment rate in Illinois was up at the end of last year compared to the end of 2024.
Tax deduction tips to help maximize your return
Tax season is almost here and you want to make sure you don't leave thousands of dollars on the table.
Tax season is almost here and you want to make sure you don't leave thousands of dollars on the table.
Stellantis to build mid-size pickup truck at Belvidere plant by 2027
Stellantis, one of America’s largest automakers, announced plans to build a new mid-size pickup truck at its Belvidere plant by 2027.
Stellantis, one of America’s largest automakers, announced plans to build a new mid-size pickup truck at its Belvidere plant by 2027.
What a second Trump presidency means for your finances and the economy
President-elect Donald Trump is returning to the White House thanks largely to his promise to improve the economy. What do those challenges and his policies mean for you?
President-elect Donald Trump is returning to the White House thanks largely to his promise to improve the economy. What do those challenges and his policies mean for you?
Trump launches meme coin ahead of inauguration
$TRUMP coins, a new Trump-backed cryptocurrency token, show an image of Trump following his assassination attempt.
$TRUMP coins, a new Trump-backed cryptocurrency token, show an image of Trump following his assassination attempt.
Cash App parent company to pay up to $120 million to fraud victims, feds say
The parent company of Cash App has been ordered to pay up to $120 million to fraud victims, in addition to a $55 million penalty. Here's what to know.
The parent company of Cash App has been ordered to pay up to $120 million to fraud victims, in addition to a $55 million penalty. Here's what to know.
Capital One outage disrupts account access nationwide
Frustrated Capital One customers flooded social media Thursday morning with complaints about account access issues.
Frustrated Capital One customers flooded social media Thursday morning with complaints about account access issues.
Chicago sanitation company ordered to pay $60K in back wages, damages for overtime violations
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $60,084 in back wages, damages and interest for 10 workers who were shortchanged by Green Maintenance Services Inc., a sanitation company based in Chicago.
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $60,084 in back wages, damages and interest for 10 workers who were shortchanged by Green Maintenance Services Inc., a sanitation company based in Chicago.
Illinois residents received nearly $299M in unclaimed funds last year: state treasurer
The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office is encouraging residents to visit its I-Cash website at least twice a year to see if they have unclaimed property waiting for them.
The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office is encouraging residents to visit its I-Cash website at least twice a year to see if they have unclaimed property waiting for them.
Illinois residents received nearly $299M in unclaimed funds last year
The Illinois State Treasurer?s Office is urging residents to check the I-Cash website regularly.
The Illinois State Treasurer?s Office is urging residents to check the I-Cash website regularly.
Trump proposes 'External Revenue Service' to collect tariffs
The president-elect announced the proposed agency on his social media platform writing that the U.S. “will begin charging those that make money off of us with Trade, and they will start paying."
The president-elect announced the proposed agency on his social media platform writing that the U.S. “will begin charging those that make money off of us with Trade, and they will start paying."
Tips for leveling up your finances this year
There's always an opportunity for you to level up, whether that's in your personal or financial life and with a new year just beginning, now is the perfect time to do it.
There's always an opportunity for you to level up, whether that's in your personal or financial life and with a new year just beginning, now is the perfect time to do it.
Who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check? Here's how to check.
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. Here’s who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check and how to check if you are one of them.
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. Here’s who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check and how to check if you are one of them.
Biden cancels student loans for another 150,000 people: See who benefits
President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for over 5 million borrowers, which is more than any other president in the nation’s history.
President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for over 5 million borrowers, which is more than any other president in the nation’s history.
IRS stimulus check eligibility: What it is and who qualifies
About 1 million people are eligible for an IRS stimulus check that dates back to 2021. Here’s what to know.
About 1 million people are eligible for an IRS stimulus check that dates back to 2021. Here’s what to know.
Some Illinois taxpayers will be able to file 2024 taxes for free with IRS program
Nearly 2 million Illinois residents will be able to file their 2024 federal tax returns for free using a new program.
Nearly 2 million Illinois residents will be able to file their 2024 federal tax returns for free using a new program.
'Step Up for Kids' to raise money for children at Chicago hospital
Next month is your chance to do some good, one step at a time, at the 28th annual Aon "Step Up for Kids" event to raise money for patients at Lurie Children's Hospital.
Next month is your chance to do some good, one step at a time, at the 28th annual Aon "Step Up for Kids" event to raise money for patients at Lurie Children's Hospital.
US economy added 256K jobs in December, well above expectations
The unemployment rate came in at 4.1%, slightly lower than economists' expectations.
The unemployment rate came in at 4.1%, slightly lower than economists' expectations.
Red Line Extension Project gets $1.9B in federal grant money
More funding is on the way to help with the Red Line Extension Project.
More funding is on the way to help with the Red Line Extension Project.
Getting groceries is about to get a whole lot easier
A new feature will make purchasing your every day items more convenient, and here's how it works.
A new feature will make purchasing your every day items more convenient, and here's how it works.