MacKenzie Scott gave away $7.1 billion this year: Are others living up to their pledge?
Scott described the donations as a “vanishingly tiny fraction of the personal expressions of care being shared into communities this year."
Scott described the donations as a “vanishingly tiny fraction of the personal expressions of care being shared into communities this year."
Federal Reserve weighs possible rate cut amid mixed outlook
An upcoming Federal Reserve meeting could approve an interest rate cut, but analysts remain divided on whether it will help the economy or risk driving inflation higher.
An upcoming Federal Reserve meeting could approve an interest rate cut, but analysts remain divided on whether it will help the economy or risk driving inflation higher.
Fed decision on interest rates arrives as Trump pushes for deeper cuts
The Federal Reserve weighs a possible rate cut today while President Trump and lawmakers from both parties debate its impact on inflation, the economy, and the upcoming election season.
The Federal Reserve weighs a possible rate cut today while President Trump and lawmakers from both parties debate its impact on inflation, the economy, and the upcoming election season.
Dept. of Education reaches deal to end SAVE plan: What this means for student loan borrowers
On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.
On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.
How Cook County homeowners can appeal their property taxes | ChicagoLIVE
Many homeowners across Cook County got major sticker shock when they opened their property tax bills this year. But there is a process to appeal their home's assessment.
Many homeowners across Cook County got major sticker shock when they opened their property tax bills this year. But there is a process to appeal their home's assessment.
October jobs openings report shows slight uptick with 7.67 million open positions
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Tuesday released its October job openings report, which shows job openings up slightly at 7.67 million open positions.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Tuesday released its October job openings report, which shows job openings up slightly at 7.67 million open positions.
Chicago residents push back as property taxes soar
A surge in property taxes—some topping 100%—has Chicago residents demanding relief.
A surge in property taxes—some topping 100%—has Chicago residents demanding relief.
Sending holiday cards is getting more expensive: Here’s how much it will cost you now
Holiday mail will cost more this year as stamp prices rise again. Here’s how much your cards will cost you now.
Holiday mail will cost more this year as stamp prices rise again. Here’s how much your cards will cost you now.
West Side residents demand relief after shocking property tax hikes
Amid soaring property tax increases—some topping 100%—faith leaders and elected officials on Chicago’s West Side are calling for a rollback and potential freeze to help struggling homeowners.
Amid soaring property tax increases—some topping 100%—faith leaders and elected officials on Chicago’s West Side are calling for a rollback and potential freeze to help struggling homeowners.
Trump defends tariffs, touts economy ahead of Pennsylvania visit
President Trump doubles down on his tariff strategy, promises new aid for farmers, and prepares to take his economic message to voters in Pennsylvania.
President Trump doubles down on his tariff strategy, promises new aid for farmers, and prepares to take his economic message to voters in Pennsylvania.
Powerball jackpot soars to $930 million ahead of Wednesday's drawing
The cash prize continues to grow after no lottery player matched all the winning numbers from Monday night's drawing.
The cash prize continues to grow after no lottery player matched all the winning numbers from Monday night's drawing.
What Trump's $12 billion farmer bailout package could mean for grocery prices
The funds will be used to help U.S. farmers pay off their debts and plan financially for next year's planting, which will in turn ensure that they can keep producing food, and therefore stabilize the U.S. food supply.
The funds will be used to help U.S. farmers pay off their debts and plan financially for next year's planting, which will in turn ensure that they can keep producing food, and therefore stabilize the U.S. food supply.
Map: The income you'll need to support a family in 2025
Experts say though having a dual income can offer stability, there are tradeoffs such as less time with your child and added stress.
Experts say though having a dual income can offer stability, there are tradeoffs such as less time with your child and added stress.
Risk of cuts to Chicago summer jobs in budget | ChicagoLIVE
The Chicago City Council is debating how to pass its 2026 budget and youth summer jobs might be at risk with potential cuts to funding.
The Chicago City Council is debating how to pass its 2026 budget and youth summer jobs might be at risk with potential cuts to funding.
Here's how much your family needs to earn to have a stay-at-home parent
How much does one parent need to earn for the other to stay home with a young child? A new ranking reveals huge state-by-state gaps.
How much does one parent need to earn for the other to stay home with a young child? A new ranking reveals huge state-by-state gaps.
These states unemployment claims are decreasing the most, data finds
With applications for unemployment benefits falling nationwide to one of its lowest marks in a few years, these states experienced the biggest drop in claims filed.
With applications for unemployment benefits falling nationwide to one of its lowest marks in a few years, these states experienced the biggest drop in claims filed.
Gas prices drop below $3 a gallon in 37 states - See where
Americans are seeing relief at the pump as the national average for regular gas is now below $3 a gallon in 37 states.
Americans are seeing relief at the pump as the national average for regular gas is now below $3 a gallon in 37 states.
Paramount says not so fast - launches hostile takeover bid for Warner Brothers to stop Netflix takeover
The Netflix deal to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery studio and streaming business has turned into a bidding war with Paramount Skydance launching a hostile bid.
The Netflix deal to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery studio and streaming business has turned into a bidding war with Paramount Skydance launching a hostile bid.
Trump shifts focus to economy as voter concerns over rising prices grow
President Trump highlights economic issues during a visit to Pennsylvania, emphasizing energy prices and inflation as both parties sharpen their messages ahead of 2025.
President Trump highlights economic issues during a visit to Pennsylvania, emphasizing energy prices and inflation as both parties sharpen their messages ahead of 2025.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $875 million for Monday's drawing
Lottery players will have a chance to win the new jackpot after no ticket matched all the winning numbers from Saturday night's drawing.
Lottery players will have a chance to win the new jackpot after no ticket matched all the winning numbers from Saturday night's drawing.