U.S. unemployment rate rises to 4.1% with 206,000 jobs added in June

U.S. employers added 206,000 jobs in June, exceeding expectations, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.1%, while April and May job data was revised down, average hourly earnings increased by 3.9%, and hiring was strong in government, social assistance, and health care, influencing potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Suburban homeowner's property tax bill skyrockets from $1,800 to over $30K

A homeowner in unincorporated Chicago Heights is reeling after receiving a property tax bill that assessed his modest 1950s home at over $1 million.

Apple iPhone settlement: Deadline extended to claim payment, could be eligible for $349

The deadline to claim a portion of the $35 million settlement fund established following a class action lawsuit involving certain iPhone devices has been extended.

Homeowners in these Chicago suburbs will pay more in property taxes
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A recent analysis from the Cook County Treasurer's Office revealed that property taxes for some homeowners in the south and southwest suburbs will significantly increase.

Cook County homeowners in these 15 suburbs will pay more in property taxes: treasurer

A recent analysis from the Cook County Treasurer's Office revealed that property taxes for some homeowners in the south and southwest suburbs will significantly increase.

Fast food wars heat up
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McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Starbucks -- they're all going at it.

New revenue ideas and tax proposals on the table for Chicago City Council debate
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City Council members are set to meet on Wednesday to discuss new tax and revenue ideas, following a survey of 16 possible proposals circulated by 6th Ward Chicago Alderman William Hall.

Rare $500 banknote from 1934 set for auction

A rare $500 banknote from 1934 will be auctioned on Wednesday by England-based Hanson’s Auctioneers.

Gas prices to drop ahead of 4th of July holiday travel
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The average price per gallon of gas is about $3.46, but prices are expected to get even lower as the 4th of July approaches. Analysts said prices are falling as people cut back on spending and demand plummets.

Illinois lottery player wins $900K jackpot prize

One Illinois lottery player struck it big over the weekend with a jackpot-winning ticket worth $900,000. 

Major retailers closing doors amid inflation, lower consumer demand

Major retail chains are being forced to close thousands of brick-and-mortar stores across the U.S., with a number of reasons cited for the shutdowns.

Trump proposes making tips tax-free. Here's what it would mean for workers

In the U.S., there are more than 2 million waiters and waitresses whose tips make up a large portion of their income, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates.

Chicago expands Emergency Supplemental Victims Fund to support more communities

The city of Chicago announced Thursday the expansion of the Emergency Supplemental Victims Fund, which supports victims of gun violence, to include ten additional communities.