Iowa and Illinois On The List of Cities with the Most People In Financial...
A recent report by WalletHub took a deep dive into the 100 largest cities in the U.S. to find out who is actually in "financial distress."
More than 500,000 Americans just had crushing medical debt wiped out
Illinois has wiped out more than half a billion dollars in medical debt for over 500,000 residents through a state-funded program that buys outstanding medical bills on the secondary market and cancels them outright. The effort, run by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, requires no application from the...
Man found shot after crashing car in Heart of Chicago alley, police say
CHICAGO - A man is in critical condition after he was found shot late Wednesday night in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood, according to police. Officers responded around 10:29 p.m. to the 2200 block of West Cermak Road. Police said a man, believed to be between 20 and 30 years...
2 members of dance team killed in Bishop Ford crash; Illinois State Police, family...
Two people were killed and two others hospitalized in a rollover crash on the Bishop Ford Freeway Thursday morning, Illinois State Police said.
Gov. JB Pritzker proposes new social media fee to help fund Illinois schools
Gov. JB Pritzker is proposing a statewide fee on social media companies in an effort to raise $200 million a year for education, as the state grapples with a $2 billion budget shortfall.
Costco recalls gift cards after supplier goes bankrupt
If you got gift cards from Costco for Christmas, they may be impacted by the recall.
Experts issue ‘red flag’ warning as impending phenomenon threatens major US city: ‘Even …...
It's crucial that locals understand the severity of this warning. Experts issue 'red flag' warning as impending phenomenon threatens major US city: 'Even … in your backyard' first appeared on The Cool Down .
New IKEA coming to suburban Chicago mall won’t be the same as its other...
A new IKEA store is opening a popular mall in Chicago's northern suburbs, but this one will be a bit different than the rest. The Swedish furniture and home furnings retailer, known for its sprawling stores, will open a "new format store" at Gurnee Mills Mall in 2026, according to an announcement from the company....
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to Help Hispanic Homeowners Search for Refunds During February...
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to Help Hispanic Homeowners Search for Refunds During February 19 Phone Bank with Telemundo Chicago. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is partnering again with Telemundo Chicago’s consumer unit, Telemundo Responde, to host a special phone bank, “Las Casas Latinas Importan,” on...
Families mark somber anniversary of Chicago nightclub stampede
It's been 23 years since a stampede killed 21 people who were enjoying a night out. Now, the victims' family members are renewing their calls for a permanent memorial to be erected on Motor Row.
