Powerball Jackpot Soars To $1.25B: What To Know In Illinois

Wednesday's jackpot is the second-biggest Powerball jackpot of 2025.

Mass Layoffs As 2 Plants Shutter In Illinois, Other Companies Cut Workers

One of the shuttered companies will lay off 70 workers, while another has offered 178 employees the option to transfer.

11 IL Lottery Players Win Big Powerball Prizes In Historic Drawings

Illinois Lottery players took home a total of $2.5 million in the Saturday Powerball drawing.

Unemployment Jumps Nearly 5 Percent In IL: Report

A recent study by WalletHub ranked Illinois among the top 10 states with the largest increase in unemployment claims in one week.

How GOP Bill With $800B Cuts Could Affect IL Medicaid Recipients

In Illinois, the more than 3.4 million residents who receive benefits from Medicaid may see cuts that impact their health care.

Why Some IL Residents Will Get 2 Social Security Checks In May

According to the Social Security Administration, 70 million Americans receive Social Security benefits.

These IL Billionaires Are Among The Richest In The World: Forbes List

See who the richest people in Illinois are, according to Forbes' 39th annual World’s Billionaires list.

Tariffs Proposed On Some Wine, Alcohol Products: What To Know In IL

The proposed tariffs would impact Illinois residents, who drink an average of .48 gallons of wine a year, according to a study by Vintur.

What Counts As Upper Middle Class In IL? See Income Ranking

GOBankingRates used data from the 2023 American Community Survey to determine what constitutes an upper middle class income in each state.

These IL Communities Among America's Richest Retirement Towns: Ranking

Three Chicago suburbs and one downstate community made the list of 50 towns.

Will IL Residents See DOGE Stimulus Payments? What To Know

President Trump said he likes the idea of giving $5,000 back to taxpayers as a "DOGE Dividend" from Elon Musk's department.

How New Tariffs Could Impact Prices In Illinois

It's likely new tariffs could result in higher prices for Illinois residents. See how your finances might be impacted.

IRS Sending Out $2.4B In Unclaimed Stimulus Money: What To Know In IL

Illinois residents can see if they're one of the nearly one million taxpayers eligible to receive a COVID stimulus payment from the IRS.

Here’s How Much Minimum Wage Will Go Up In IL On Jan. 1

The minimum wage will increase in Illinois and 20 other states on Jan. 1.

IRS Owes 36K IL Residents Millions In Tax Refunds: Here's How To Claim

The IRS owes Illinois residents over $40 million in tax refunds, but time is running out to claim the cash.

IRS Owes IL Residents $40.6M In Unclaimed Refunds Soon To Expire

Some 36,000 Illinois residents are owed money from the IRS, but time is running out to claim the cash.

How IL Residents Can Reclaim Lost Money On 'Unclaimed Property Day'

Millions of Americans collectively have billions of dollars in unclaimed property held by their state. See if you’re among them.

How Illinois Residents Should Adjust Budgets Amid Record Inflation

Energy prices increased 33.7 percent and food prices rose 9.4 percent over the past year in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area.

2022 Tax Refund: How Child Tax Credit Affects Illinois Parents

Illinois residents who got advance child tax credit payments could be in for a surprise.

Will Bars, Restaurants Close Again? Pritzker 'Will Not Hesitate'

Indoor dining and drinking resumed June 26 in Illinois — but increasing coronavirus cases could cause the state to move backwards.

County Treasurers Discuss Property Tax Interest Delay For IL

As the coronavirus crisis continues, some officials are discussing delaying interest and late penalties on property taxes this year.

How Income Taxes Shrink a $100,000 Salary in All 50 States

See how a six-figure salary is reduced to teeny-tiny take-home pay where you live.

How Do Your Credit Habits Compare in Illinois?

Take a look at the state of credit in your state..

The Cost of Breakfast in Illinois

See if the cost of fueling up for the day in Illinois is expensive.