Johnson announces plan to refinance debt; City Council to review $1.5B bond ordinance
The Finance Committee gave the green light for the City of Chicago to issue $1.5 billion in General Obligation (GO) bonds.
The Finance Committee gave the green light for the City of Chicago to issue $1.5 billion in General Obligation (GO) bonds.
Winning Illinois Lottery ticket sold in Chicago suburb
An Illinois Lottery player is $650,000 richer after buying a Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the suburbs. The ticket was sold at the Berwyn Minimart and the owner said it might be one of their regular customers.
An Illinois Lottery player is $650,000 richer after buying a Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the suburbs. The ticket was sold at the Berwyn Minimart and the owner said it might be one of their regular customers.
Taylor Swift is now the world's richest female musician: Here's who she surpassed
Taylor Swift is now the world's richest female musician, with a net worth of $1.6 billion, according to Forbes.
Taylor Swift is now the world's richest female musician, with a net worth of $1.6 billion, according to Forbes.
Winning $650K Illinois Lottery ticket sold in Cook County
A Cook County convenience store owner is celebrating after selling a winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket worth $650,000.
A Cook County convenience store owner is celebrating after selling a winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket worth $650,000.
Here’s how much money is needed to be considered middle class in every state
Income levels required to be considered middle-class varied significantly depending on where a person lived, according to the new study.
Income levels required to be considered middle-class varied significantly depending on where a person lived, according to the new study.
Some Pyrex buyers could be eligible for a refund from the FTC
Thousands of people who purchased Pyrex measuring cups may be eligible for refunds from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Thousands of people who purchased Pyrex measuring cups may be eligible for refunds from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Here's how much money you need to live comfortably in Chicago, study finds
A new study that claims to analyze several metrics has determined how much money a person needs to make to live comfortably in Chicago.
A new study that claims to analyze several metrics has determined how much money a person needs to make to live comfortably in Chicago.
Bill Gates no longer among 10 wealthiest billionaires in the world: Here’s who made list
This is the first time Bill Gates has fallen out of the world’s top ten richest people since 1991.
This is the first time Bill Gates has fallen out of the world’s top ten richest people since 1991.
Will the election impact your 401(k)? Here’s what to know
Election years can raise anxiety about the future – including your retirement savings.
Election years can raise anxiety about the future – including your retirement savings.
Disneyland announces $50 kids ticket offer for limited time only
The special ticket offer is valid for visits Jan. 7 to Mar. 20, 2025.
The special ticket offer is valid for visits Jan. 7 to Mar. 20, 2025.
Here's how much money you need to live comfortably in America's biggest cities
If you are considering moving to a new location, here’s what you will need to earn to enjoy a nice quality of life in these areas.
If you are considering moving to a new location, here’s what you will need to earn to enjoy a nice quality of life in these areas.
Port strike panic buying? Costco toilet paper frenzy making the rounds on social media
Videos posted online claim that toilet paper is sold out at Costco stores from Arizona and Colorado to New Jersey.
Videos posted online claim that toilet paper is sold out at Costco stores from Arizona and Colorado to New Jersey.
Bank of America: Outage issues 'have largely been resolved'
Bank of America said that the issue has been "largely" resolved.
Bank of America said that the issue has been "largely" resolved.
Top US states where you're most likely to discover gold today
Discover which U.S. states offer the best chances of striking gold. With California leading the way, see where amateur prospectors and professionals alike can find the richest gold deposits across the nation.
Discover which U.S. states offer the best chances of striking gold. With California leading the way, see where amateur prospectors and professionals alike can find the richest gold deposits across the nation.
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.



















