Economy
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Weight-loss drugs aren’t just slimming waists. They’re shifting the economy.
Feb 24, 2025 11:54 am - Roughly 16 million people — that’s 6% of American adults — taking GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, and their collective purchasing power has the potential to profoundly reshape the economy in the coming years, experts say.
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Tariffs could adversely affect Illinois’ businesses and familiesFeb 22, 2025 1:02 pm - A tariff is simply a sales tax on items brought into the United States from other countries. They are paid by companies that purchase the imports, who proceed to pass on the costs to consumers in the form of higher prices.
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What does having the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on hold mean for consumers?
Feb 15, 2025 1:54 pm - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which Congress established to monitor credit card companies, mortgage providers, debt collectors and other segments of the consumer finance industry, recently had its work halted by the Trump administration. Here's some background on the scope of the CFPB's activities.
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Illinois leaders: Stop pushing for big government, start helping small businessesFeb 15, 2025 1:17 pm - Having access to meaningful work is one of the most important factors for families deciding where to plant roots. But since the onset of the pandemic, it’s been increasingly hard to find work in Illinois.
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The number of Americans seeking jobless benefits falls as employers continue to hold on to workers
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US inflation got worse with rising groceries and gasoline prices
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Modi and Trump's friendly rapport may be tested as Indian prime minister visits Washington
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US employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, jobless rate falls to 4%
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Mexican border cities are in limbo as tariff threats spark fears of a recession
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China launches an antitrust probe into Google. Here’s what it means