32-hour workweek? Bernie Sanders' bill would make it US law
Senator Bernie Sanders is proposing a 32-hour workweek with no loss of pay in America.
Senator Bernie Sanders is proposing a 32-hour workweek with no loss of pay in America.
Rising prices drive surge in 'buy now, pay later' usage among young shoppers
More young shoppers are turning to "buy now, pay later" programs as prices rise. They are even using it to buy essentials.
More young shoppers are turning to "buy now, pay later" programs as prices rise. They are even using it to buy essentials.
Majority of Americans feel frustrated by excessive tipping, leaving less on average: survey
Tipping expectations have "gone too far" for many Americans, citing increasing gratuity requests at self-service kiosks and convenience stores, according to a new survey.
Tipping expectations have "gone too far" for many Americans, citing increasing gratuity requests at self-service kiosks and convenience stores, according to a new survey.
Inflation rises slightly in February
Consumer prices did rise a bit more last month than economist expected.
Consumer prices did rise a bit more last month than economist expected.
New Illinois law will mandate pay scale disclosure for employers with over 15 workers
An amendment to Illinois' legislation aimed at addressing the gender wage gap will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
An amendment to Illinois' legislation aimed at addressing the gender wage gap will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
New Illinois law to address gender wage gap takes effect next year
March 12 is "Equal Pay Day." It symbolizes how far into the year women have to work to match what men earned in the previous year. A change to Illinois' law seeks to close the gender wage gap. It goes into effect on January 1, 2025.
March 12 is "Equal Pay Day." It symbolizes how far into the year women have to work to match what men earned in the previous year. A change to Illinois' law seeks to close the gender wage gap. It goes into effect on January 1, 2025.
Naperville police issue warning amid surge in cryptocurrency scams
The Naperville Police Department has issued a warning to residents about a recent surge in cryptocurrency scams.
The Naperville Police Department has issued a warning to residents about a recent surge in cryptocurrency scams.
Biden unveils budget propsal for second term
The proposal aims at getting the attention of voters.
The proposal aims at getting the attention of voters.
These 5 states rake in the most Social Security benefits
The average Social Security benefit is just under $2000, but there are ways to boost that amount.
The average Social Security benefit is just under $2000, but there are ways to boost that amount.
U.S. authorities seize $1.4M in cryptocurrency linked to alleged tech support scam
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago has seized about $1.4 million worth of Tether (USDT) under a court-authorized seizure warrant.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago has seized about $1.4 million worth of Tether (USDT) under a court-authorized seizure warrant.
Food prices continue to go up. Will consumers see relief anytime soon?
Inflation, shortages and other factors have driven food prices upward and upward.
Inflation, shortages and other factors have driven food prices upward and upward.
Food prices continue to go up. Will consumers soon see relief?
Inflation, shortages and other factors have driven food prices upward and upward. But how long with it last?
Inflation, shortages and other factors have driven food prices upward and upward. But how long with it last?
Mega Millions jackpot up to $687 million ahead of next drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $687 million ahead of the next drawing.
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $687 million ahead of the next drawing.
Chicago businessman Willie Wilson to host gas and grocery giveaway on March 9
Chicago businessman and philanthropist Dr. Willie Wilson will host another gas and grocery giveaway this Saturday in addition to donating money to thousands of residents at Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) senior homes.
Chicago businessman and philanthropist Dr. Willie Wilson will host another gas and grocery giveaway this Saturday in addition to donating money to thousands of residents at Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) senior homes.
Jeff Bezos dethrones Elon Musk to become the world's richest person again
Jeff Bezos has reclaimed the title of world's richest person, dethroning Elon Musk on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Jeff Bezos has reclaimed the title of world's richest person, dethroning Elon Musk on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Walmart weighted groceries settlement: Could you be eligible for $45 million?
Here’s how you may qualify to receive cash from the Walmart settlement.
Here’s how you may qualify to receive cash from the Walmart settlement.
Top baby names linked to billionaire success: study
Could these baby names make your child a billionaire? A new study shows which baby names may influence a child’s future success.
Could these baby names make your child a billionaire? A new study shows which baby names may influence a child’s future success.
New study suggests American credit card debt is over $1 trillion
It is possible to dig yourself out of debt. Here are some tips on how to reach your financial goals.
It is possible to dig yourself out of debt. Here are some tips on how to reach your financial goals.
How to use interest rates to make money for you
Consumers have amassed a record amount of debt in 2023. Is this a sign of a weakening economy? Steve Noviello breaks it down.
Consumers have amassed a record amount of debt in 2023. Is this a sign of a weakening economy? Steve Noviello breaks it down.
US government four days away from a shutdown
This is the fourth time since September that government funding has come down to the wire.
This is the fourth time since September that government funding has come down to the wire.