Finance

Chicago Homeownership Offers New Stability Amid Market Uncertainty

Chicago Homeownership Offers New Stability Amid Market Uncertainty

CHICAGO — As economic uncertainty continues across the country, many residents in Chicago are finding peace of mind by investing in homeownership — a ...

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Fed’s Goolsbee Raises Concerns About Tariffs and Inflation Amid Economic Uncertainty

Fed’s Goolsbee Raises Concerns About Tariffs and Inflation Amid Economic Uncertainty

CHICAGO — Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee is raising new questions about how current tariff policies could shape the U.S. economy, ...

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Illinois Budget Draws Fire as Civic Federation Calls $55.2B Plan ‘Incomplete’ and Risky

Illinois Budget Draws Fire as Civic Federation Calls $55.2B Plan ‘Incomplete’ and Risky

ILLINOIS — Illinois’ recently passed $55.2 billion state budget is under renewed scrutiny for failing to address major structural issues in its tax policy ...

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Naperville Home Prices Jump 91% Since 2013 as Market Moves Faster Than Ever

Naperville Home Prices Jump 91% Since 2013 as Market Moves Faster Than Ever

NAPERVILLE, ILL — Homeowners in Naperville are seeing major gains in their property values as the real estate market has transformed significantly over the ...

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Pritzker Signs Swipe Fee Ban Delay Amid Ongoing Court Battle Between Banks and Retailers

Pritzker Signs Swipe Fee Ban Delay Amid Ongoing Court Battle Between Banks and Retailers

ILLINOIS — Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a law delaying the enforcement of Illinois’ swipe fee ban, amid a deepening legal dispute between banks ...

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Illinois Stays the Same in Size — But Budget Shrinks 35%. What That Means for You

Illinois Stays the Same in Size — But Budget Shrinks 35%. What That Means for You

ILLINOIS — Illinois has roughly the same number of people today as it did in 2008. But the money the state has to serve ...

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Illinois Legal Aid Faces $18M Cut Under Trump Budget Proposal, Threatening Services for Thousands

Illinois Legal Aid Faces $18M Cut Under Trump Budget Proposal, Threatening Services for Thousands

ILLINOIS — Thousands of low-income Illinois residents could lose access to free legal assistance if former President Donald Trump’s proposed budget plan is enacted, ...

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Illinois Gambling Revenue Hits Record $1.7 Billion Amid Surge in Online Activity

Illinois Gambling Revenue Hits Record $1.7 Billion Amid Surge in Online Activity

ILLINOIS — Illinois has officially reached a new peak in gambling-generated tax revenue, bringing in $1.7 billion in 2024—marking the highest figure in the ...

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New Illinois Taxes Take Effect July 1: Gas, Vaping, Betting, and More to Cost Extra

New Illinois Taxes Take Effect July 1: Gas, Vaping, Betting, and More to Cost Extra

ILLINOIS — Starting July 1, Illinois residents will begin paying more for several everyday goods and services, as a new round of taxes kicks ...

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Illinois Clarifies Application Process for Child Support Requests

Illinois Clarifies Application Process for Child Support Requests

ILLINOIS — Navigating child support in Illinois can be overwhelming, especially for parents new to the process. Whether you’re seeking to establish support, modify ...

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