The jump in gas prices stemming from the war in Iran has had another impact that may also affect many Americans' finances: Higher interest rates.
Americans’ outlook on the job market has turned increasingly pessimistic, a surprisingly negative shift given the low unemployment rate but one that likely reflects an ongoing hiring drought. Just 28% of workers in a quarterly Gallup survey conducted late last year said now is a “good time” to find a quality job, with 72% saying it is a bad time.
The McHenry Town Center strip mall recently sold for $13.74 million, according to a news release from the real estate brokerage that made the deal.
A dozen Illinois small businesses will receive $10,000 Backing Small Business enhancement grants from American Express and Main Street America.
A developer is asking the Prospect Heights city council for permission to take over a controversial proposal to build 69 townhouses that was previously approved, but never built.
An Addison man was sentenced to 6½ years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraudulently obtaining more than $3.3 million in COVID-era small business loans.