Cook County residents advised to check property tax bills after homeowner hit with 3,811% increase
Cook County homeowners are required to pay their property tax bills by August 1, 2024.
Cook County homeowners are required to pay their property tax bills by August 1, 2024.
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.
A homeowner in unincorporated Chicago Heights is reeling after receiving a property tax bill that assessed his modest 1950s home at over $1 million.
Here's how much money Americans have to make to feel rich, according to survey
A new survey reveals that few Americans are making the kind of money they feel they need to live comfortably or be considered rich.
A new survey reveals that few Americans are making the kind of money they feel they need to live comfortably or be considered rich.
John Deere announces mass layoffs in Midwest amid production shift to Mexico
John Deere is reportedly slashing positions for hundreds of employees in the Midwest by the end of summer.
John Deere is reportedly slashing positions for hundreds of employees in the Midwest by the end of summer.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Starbucks -- they're all going at it.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chicago expands emergency fund to help more gun violence victims
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.
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.
USDA pauses avocado and mango inspections
The U.S. will suspend exports and inspections until the security situation improves in Mexico.
The U.S. will suspend exports and inspections until the security situation improves in Mexico.
More than 1 in 4 US adults have no emergency savings, survey finds
With the soaring cost of living, putting money aside when you need it the most is becoming increasingly challenging for some Americans, based on a recent survey.
With the soaring cost of living, putting money aside when you need it the most is becoming increasingly challenging for some Americans, based on a recent survey.
IRS penalties on American taxpayers surged nearly 300% last year
The IRS hit taxpayers with a record $7 billion in penalties last year.
The IRS hit taxpayers with a record $7 billion in penalties last year.
If you owe the IRS estimated taxes, Monday is the deadline
Monday, June 17 is an IRS tax deadline. Here’s what to know about second-quarter estimated payments due for some American taxpayers.
Monday, June 17 is an IRS tax deadline. Here’s what to know about second-quarter estimated payments due for some American taxpayers.