Finance

Illinois SNAP July 2025 Payout Schedule, EBT Balance Check & New Income Rules Explained

Illinois SNAP July 2025 Payout Schedule, EBT Balance Check & New Income Rules Explained

ILLINOIS — Thousands of Illinois residents rely on SNAP benefits to put food on the table each month, and knowing when payments arrive or ...

See How Energy Prices Could Change if the GOP Passes Trump’s Tax Bill

See How Energy Prices Could Change if the GOP Passes Trump’s Tax Bill

ILLINOIS — A newly proposed GOP tax overhaul backed by Donald Trump is raising alarms about how it could dramatically affect household energy costs ...

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Chicago-Area Home Prices Rising Four Times Faster Than U.S. Average

Chicago-Area Home Prices Rising Four Times Faster Than U.S. Average

CHICAGO — While housing markets across the country begin to cool, the Chicago area is experiencing a sharp surge—with home prices rising nearly four ...

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ILLINOIS GRAIN PRICES Corn and Soybeans Show Modest Gains Ahead of July Markets

ILLINOIS GRAIN PRICES: Corn and Soybeans Show Modest Gains Ahead of July Markets

ILLINOIS — Grain prices across Illinois showed modest movement on June 30, 2025, according to the latest report from the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service. ...

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Chicago’s Pension Debt Drops $1.3 Billion in 2024, But Long-Term Pressures Remain

Chicago’s Pension Debt Drops $1.3 Billion in 2024, But Long-Term Pressures Remain

CHICAGO — For the first time in five years, Chicago’s staggering pension debt has taken a notable dip — falling by $1.3 billion in ...

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Illinois Trades Still Struggle to Diversify Women and Minorities Face Persistent Barriers

Illinois Trades Still Struggle to Diversify: Women and Minorities Face Persistent Barriers

CHICAGO — At first glance, the hustle and buzz of the annual SkillsUSA Illinois competition in Peoria may seem like a celebration of progress. ...

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Duckworth, Durbin Lead Illinois Lawmakers in Demanding IRS Answers Over Erroneous Tax Bills

Duckworth, Durbin Lead Illinois Lawmakers in Demanding IRS Answers Over Erroneous Tax Bills

CHICAGO — U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, alongside fellow Illinois Senator Dick Durbin and a coalition of congressional lawmakers, is demanding an explanation from the ...

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Illinois Staffing Firm Settles $1 Million Over No-Poach and Wage-Fixing Scheme

Illinois Staffing Firm Settles $1 Million Over No-Poach and Wage-Fixing Scheme

CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has secured a $1 million settlement with Midway Staffing Inc., a temporary staffing agency accused of illegal ...

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Cook County’s Medical Debt Relief Efforts Bring Hope — But For Many, It’s Too Late

Cook County’s Medical Debt Relief Efforts Bring Hope — But For Many, It’s Too Late

CHICAGO — After a painful emergency room visit in December 2023, Andrew Ciaccio found himself saddled with over $10,000 in medical debt. Despite working ...

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Illinois Child Care Costs Leave Thousands Behind Despite State Subsidy

Illinois Child Care Costs Leave Thousands Behind Despite State Subsidy

CHICAGO — For working parents across Illinois, finding affordable child care isn’t just a household challenge — it’s become a financial emergency. Despite Illinois’ ...

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