Social Security cost of living adjustment for 2026: How much you'll get
The Social Security Administration released its annual cost-of-living adjustment on Friday, and it will take effect starting next year.
Financial expert breaks down impact of historic government shutdown and student loan forgiveness
As the second-longest government shutdown drags on, financial analyst Stephen Esposito explains how it’s affecting markets, consumers, and millions of student loan borrowers.
Government shutdown impact on small businesses
As the Government shutdown reaches day 22 Dan Varroney, CEO of Potomac Core Consulting and author of Rethinking Economic Growth: How Small Businesses Can Help Consistently Grow the Economy joins ChicagoNOW to explain the impact on small businesses.
Cook County assessor pushes for more tax relief as seniors face property bill delays
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi explains why property tax bills are delayed, how the Senior Freeze Exemption may be at risk, and what his office is doing to ease the burden on senior homeowners.
GM unveils ‘eyes-off’ driving, Walmart cuts Thanksgiving meal price | Consumer news
Lawmakers push to exempt coffee from tariffs as prices hit record highs. Walmart cuts the cost of its Thanksgiving meal deal. General Motors tests an "eyes- off driving" mode. Plus, Sam Adams releases one of the strongest beers ever brewed. | FOX 32's Good Day Chicago starts your morning off with the latest breaking news from across the area.
Chicago mayor proposes reviving tax that has businesses sounding the alarm
Brandon Johnson proposes $21 monthly fee per employee for companies with over 100 workers.
Trump wants $230M from DOJ for past prosecutions: 'They owe me a lot of money'
President Donald Trump wants the Justice Department to pay him millions of dollars for past prosecutions against him, but critics say that would be unethical.
What to know about SNAP benefits as government shutdown continues
The USDA warned SNAP benefits for November could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.
Amazon to replace workers with robots, Walmart halts H-1B hiring, Open AI unveils web browser | Business news
Amazon plans to replace 600,000 workers with robots. Walmart halts job offers for H-1B visa candidate, and OpenAI enters the browser market with a new web tool. | FOX 32's Good Day Chicago starts your morning off with the latest breaking news from across the area.
Trump makes some student loan forgiveness changes: What to know
Borrowers under certain repayment plans are eligible to have their student loan debt cancelled.
Loan forgiveness update, Amazon back online after major outage, Molson Coors cutting 400 jobs | Business news
The White House moves forward on student loan forgiveness, Amazon restores its systems after a widespread outage and Molson Coors confirms hundreds of job cuts. | FOX 32's Good Day Chicago starts your morning off with the latest breaking news from across the area.
Only One Left! How Retailers use Scarcity Tactics
Ever notice how every sale suddenly feels urgent? ‘Only 3 left!’ ‘Ends tonight!’ ‘Going fast!’ Those aren’t coincidences, they’re psychological tactics designed to trigger panic and get you to hit ‘Buy Now.’ Finance expert, author of “Never Date A Broke Dude” and CEO, The Flexx Financial Freedom Academy - Pattie Ehsaei joins ChicagoNOW to expose these tactics and educate consumers. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Americans more worried about finding jobs as inflation persists under Trump
A new AP–NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly worried about their financial security and job prospects under President Donald Trump.
Government shutdown: SNAP benefits could run out in November, Rollins says
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
These states get the most Social Security benefits
The states that received the most Social Security benefits were California, Florida, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania.
Trump considers historic appearance at Supreme Court tariffs hearing
President Donald Trump said he may attend next month’s Supreme Court oral arguments in a key tariffs case that could decide the future of his trade policy.
Wealth Advisor Weighs in on Gold and Silver Hitting Record Highs | ChicagoNOW
Gold and Silver are hitting new all-time highs this week. Co-Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen, Craig Bolanos, weighs in on what this could mean for your financial planning. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
