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Six tax tips you should start thinking about now
May 23, 2026 12:39 pm - Now that tax season is over, you’re probably tempted to not think about taxes again until next year. That could be a costly mistake. Asking the right questions throughout the year could help you financially come next tax season. In the long run, this could have a substantial impact on your wealth.
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Over 60? These 4 financial moves might offer your best ‘return’ on investment
May 23, 2026 12:16 pm - If your retirement numbers are in relatively good shape, consider these four spending strategies with a positive psychological payoff.
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The Biz Week That Was: New cancer center in Arlington Heights, ComEd rates going upMay 23, 2026 12:15 pm - $175M cancer, neuroscience care facility proposed at Arlington Heights hospital A $175 million expansion for cancer and neuroscience care has been proposed for North...
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‘The site is clean’: Former Kerr-McGee property in West Chicago declared safe to start park projectMay 23, 2026 11:30 am - Decades after the Kerr-McGee factory shut down in West Chicago, city officials are moving ahead with a plan to transform the notorious site into a recreational area.
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Why digital devices and online accounts need spring cleaning
May 23, 2026 11:28 am - Carrying out the digital equivalent of spring cleaning isn't just an opportunity to tidy up our online lives. Eliminating dust bunnies like dormant accounts and forgotten files can help protect personal data, according to cybersecurity experts.
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Guzman y Gomez closes all suburban locationsMay 22, 2026 11:58 am - Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen announced Friday that it was closing all of its U.S. restaurants ― all of which were in the suburbs and Chicago.
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Judge rules South Barrington Park District's land auction was improperMay 22, 2026 11:57 am - The South Barrington Park District’s 2024 auction of land subsequently purchased by a religious group was improper, a judge has ruled.
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Taiwan's government says US hasn't notified it of any pause in a planned $14 billion arms sale
May 22, 2026 7:31 am - Taiwan hasn't been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U.S. arms sale to the self-governing island, a government official said Friday, after the acting U.S. Navy secretary told a Senate committee in Washington that some foreign military sales were being delayed to ensure the American military has enough munitions for the Iran war.
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House considers auto insurance measure allowing consumers to appeal hikesMay 21, 2026 7:22 pm - The bill addressing steep increases in premiums passed the Senate with a number of Republicans objecting.
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Paddock enters purchase agreement with Chicago TribuneMay 21, 2026 7:04 pm - The Paddock Board of Directors voted unanimously Thursday to sell the Daily Herald to the Chicago Tribune.