Dolton taxpayers spending big money on mayor's security detail
She is the part-time mayor of a south suburban village of a little more than 20,000 people. Yet residents of Dolton are paying hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to provide security for their self-proclaimed "supermayor."
She is the part-time mayor of a south suburban village of a little more than 20,000 people. Yet residents of Dolton are paying hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to provide security for their self-proclaimed "supermayor."
Dolton's mayor under fire: Trustees slam lavish spending on security detail
It's not unusual for the mayor of a big city like Chicago to have a security detail, but residents of south suburban Dolton, with a population of a little more than 20,000, are shelling out hundreds of thousands of dollars a year for police to drive and protect their mayor.
It's not unusual for the mayor of a big city like Chicago to have a security detail, but residents of south suburban Dolton, with a population of a little more than 20,000, are shelling out hundreds of thousands of dollars a year for police to drive and protect their mayor.
Proposal to raise subminimum wage passes committee
The ?One Fair Wage? ordinance guarantees workers citywide get the same hourly rate of $15.80 with any tips paid out on top. If passed, the plan would phase out the tipped wage system over the next five years starting July 2024.
The ?One Fair Wage? ordinance guarantees workers citywide get the same hourly rate of $15.80 with any tips paid out on top. If passed, the plan would phase out the tipped wage system over the next five years starting July 2024.
One Fair Wage proposal passes Chicago City Council committee
The ordinance proposed to raise subminimum wage for workers who earn tips to the same rate as regular minimum wage passed a committee vote Wednesday.
The ordinance proposed to raise subminimum wage for workers who earn tips to the same rate as regular minimum wage passed a committee vote Wednesday.
UAW's argument about pay raises and how much Detroit's Big Three CEO's make
The UAW has touted the line that CEO pay has risen by 40% over the past four years so employees should get the same. But here's how much the CEO's of Detroit's Big Three make and how much it's gone up over the past four years.
The UAW has touted the line that CEO pay has risen by 40% over the past four years so employees should get the same. But here's how much the CEO's of Detroit's Big Three make and how much it's gone up over the past four years.
Chicago City Council to vote on eliminating 'subminimum wage'
The One Fair Wage ordinance would raise the subminimum wage for workers who earn tips to the same rate as regular minimum wage.
The One Fair Wage ordinance would raise the subminimum wage for workers who earn tips to the same rate as regular minimum wage.
The countdown to government shutdown | What to know
As the government funding battle comes down to the wire, Republicans are doing all the fighting amongst themselves.
As the government funding battle comes down to the wire, Republicans are doing all the fighting amongst themselves.
IRS extends deadlines for Chicago flood victims
While residents on the South Side are still cleaning up from this weekend's flooding, those on the West Side of town are still dealing with flooding from two months ago.
While residents on the South Side are still cleaning up from this weekend's flooding, those on the West Side of town are still dealing with flooding from two months ago.
US national debt hits $33T for first time in history
The U.S. national debt exceeded $33 trillion on Monday for the first time ever, setting off alarm bells over unprecedented levels of government spending.
The U.S. national debt exceeded $33 trillion on Monday for the first time ever, setting off alarm bells over unprecedented levels of government spending.
Katy Perry sells music catalog for $225 million
On Monday, the company announced that the deal would include Perry's five studio albums that she recorded for Capitol Records between 2008 and 2020. The sale is worth $225 million, according to multiple reports.
On Monday, the company announced that the deal would include Perry's five studio albums that she recorded for Capitol Records between 2008 and 2020. The sale is worth $225 million, according to multiple reports.
Samsung to provide $5M in scholarships to U of I students
Samsung plans to provide $5 million in scholarships to students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign over the next several years.
Samsung plans to provide $5 million in scholarships to students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign over the next several years.
Here's how much it costs to raise a child in your state
Data shows the average annual cost to raise a child rose nearly 20% between 2016 and 2021.
Data shows the average annual cost to raise a child rose nearly 20% between 2016 and 2021.
Data reveals states with the highest credit card debt
Credit card debt topped $1 trillion nationwide.
Credit card debt topped $1 trillion nationwide.
Raising kids in the United States getting pricier, new report shows
The findings reveal what many parents have suspected for years.
The findings reveal what many parents have suspected for years.
Raising kids in the United States getting pricier: report
The findings reveal what many parents have suspected for years.
The findings reveal what many parents have suspected for years.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be bigger than expected next year
Social Security recipients will soon find out the 2024 cost-of-living adjustment.
Social Security recipients will soon find out the 2024 cost-of-living adjustment.
Gas prices will inch higher next week before offering drivers relief, experts say
The 'biggest issue facing the consumer and the economy is the relentless rise in diesel prices,' an industry analyst warned
The 'biggest issue facing the consumer and the economy is the relentless rise in diesel prices,' an industry analyst warned
UAW begins historic strike against big 3 automakers
Car factories have grinded to a halt in three states as 13,000 workers walked off the job overnight. The UAW has begun an historic strike against all three Detroit automakers.
Car factories have grinded to a halt in three states as 13,000 workers walked off the job overnight. The UAW has begun an historic strike against all three Detroit automakers.
Tips to start planning for your retirement
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato breaks down helpful advice for saving money for your retirement.
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato breaks down helpful advice for saving money for your retirement.
Millionaire CEO who said there needs to be higher unemployment to punish 'arrogant' employees, apologizes
Tim Gurner, a multi-millionaire CEO of Gurner Group, a real estate company founded in 2013, said at a conference that COVID-19 created a work culture in which employees' attitudes and work ethic deteriorated.
Tim Gurner, a multi-millionaire CEO of Gurner Group, a real estate company founded in 2013, said at a conference that COVID-19 created a work culture in which employees' attitudes and work ethic deteriorated.