Illinois Treasurer issues 66K 'Money Match' checks to residents
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You might want to check the mail! The Illinois Treasurer has mailed thousands of checks from the state's 'Money Match' program.

Durbin pushes lawmakers to pass Credit Card Competition Act
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Lawmakers are once again pushing to make credit card use easier for consumers and retailers. Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin urged other lawmakers on Wednesday to pass the Credit Card Competition Act.

Here's the minimum annual income required to be middle class in Illinois

A new study by Consumer Affairs has figured out the minimum annual income required for a family of four to be considered middle class in each state.

Powerball hits third-largest jackpot of the year

The Powerball jackpot reached a level ahead of Monday night’s drawing making it one of the biggest that the game has seen so far in 2023. 

Arkansas 7-year-old makes 2.95-carat diamond discovery on her birthday at state park

A 7-year-old Arkansas girl celebrating her birthday on a trip to the state's Crater of Diamonds State Park took home a big present after she found a nearly 3-carat diamond.

Arkansas woman nearly gifts winning lottery ticket to ex-father-in-law

An Arkansas woman, Paula Penn of Texarkana, narrowly avoided giving away a winning lottery ticket to her ex-father-in-law, almost missing out on a $75,000 prize from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery.

Joliet church facing judgement day
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A Joliet church that is on the verge of financial ruin is asking the public to come to its rescue.

How to save money on back-to-school shopping
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Discount and dollar stores are a must-have for parents looking to save money during their back-to-school shopping.

Here is how you can avoid a tax refund shock next year

Next year’s tax refund shouldn’t be a shock to Americans if they take stock of their income taxes mid-year, according to Jackson Hewitt.

Is college worth the cost?
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If you're a parent ready to shell out money for your child's college tuition, this is the story for you.

These are the most affordable states to buy a home

A new report reveals the top most affordable states in the U.S. But some states on the East Coast have particularly high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.