Renters seeking relief as rent spikes across Chicago adds to rising costs
Whether it's paying a mortgage or paying a landlord, the price to keep a roof over your head keeps climbing.
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Whether it's paying a mortgage or paying a landlord, the price to keep a roof over your head keeps climbing.
Gas prices in Chicago have risen 62 cents a gallon in the past week. A gallon of regular gas is more than $6 in some neighborhoods, and the Illinois average is almost 50 cents above national average.
Brent crude surged past $126 a barrel early Thursday, while U.S. gasoline prices jumped to $4.30 a gallon.
The CEO of United Airlines said the company may look to grow in other cities if federal regulators keep limiting flights at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.
Economic forecasts show that this week's March Consumer Price Index could show prices climbing at their fastest pace in nearly two years.
Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.
Mars Snacking and Gov. JB Pritzker announced the company is creating 600 new jobs as it expands its global headquarters in Chicago.
A bill working its way through the Illinois legislature could mean good news for homeowners and drivers concerned about insurance rates.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
Businesses could be owed nearly $150 billion in refunds after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by an Illinois man who alleged that Buffalo Wild Wings' use of the term "boneless wings" was deceptive.
The lack of fixed guidance from the state and federal governments about how to cope with the shortage of new pennies has left some business owners scrambling to come up with ways to address it.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform, TrumpRx, isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
As obesity rates among Americans drop and weight loss drugs lead to a slimmer society, airlines could save on fuel costs, according to a recent analysis.
A change at the U.S. Postal Service could pose an issue for people who need to get bills, taxes and other mail postmarked by specific dates.
As the season of giving comes to a close, the season of returning begins, but this year it could cost you more.
Members of the carrier's AAdvantage loyalty program no longer earn miles or status points when purchasing a basic ticket.
The FDA said more than 1 million bags of shredded cheese sold at major retailers are being recalled because they may contain metal fragments.
Walgreens has eliminated six paid holidays for hourly store workers after being acquired by a private equity firm later this year.
The FDA has identified 18 brands of ground cinnamon with elevated levels of lead that it says should be thrown out. Here's what to know.
Americans are paying significantly more for these food staples, price inflation data shows. Will inflation ever relent?
Katherine Anne Confections chocolate shop in Logan Square has received an outpouring of community support after it took a stand against ICE.
A daughter saved her mother's life, and now they are working to support others impacted by liver disease.
A law enforcement excavation is underway at a home in South Elgin, Illinois, as police look the remains of a teenager who vanished in 2016.
One of the two teens charged with allegedly taking and concealing an Arlington Heights school resource officer's gun is expected in court on Thursday.
Burglars targeted a pub in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
A visitation will be held on Thursday for fallen Chicago police officer John Bartholomew, who was fatally shot at Swedish Hospital.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other mayors are asking Illinois lawmakers to increase the share of income tax revenue that goes to local governments.
President Trump had backed challengers to Indiana state senators who voted against his redistricting plan — and on Tuesday, most of them won.
Indiana voters are choosing nominees for the U.S. House under existing district boundaries during Tuesday's primary elections.
A Chicago alderwoman is trying to get a better idea of who is on electronic monitoring in Cook County and how they're being tracked. She also wants to know what efforts are being made to track down those with active arrest warrants.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Chicago was $5.17 on Friday, up from $3.75 a year ago.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Company customers are likely to see minor credits on their bills for the next three years, thanks to a $125 million settlement agreement announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Chicago gas prices are spiking as the war with Iran drags on, with regular gas nearing $6 in some spots and premium already selling for more than $7 in some places.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Thirty years ago, Advocate Children's Hospital created a specialized team to transport the smallest patients to get life-saving care. On the anniversary of the Neonatal Pediatric Transport Team, they unveiled some a new ambulance.
The second-largest physicians' group in the U.S. has issued a surprising switch in breast cancer screening recommendations.
A new $48 million wellness center opened Thursday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. The goal is to improve the health and quality of life for people on the West Side of Chicago.
La Rabida Children's Hospital went all out for Earth Day on Wednesday, with volunteer cleanup efforts by staffers and activities for patients and families.
U.S. prosecutors allege a man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to scam a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million.
Thousands of people marched from the West Loop to Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago on Friday for May Day, with activists calling for workers' rights, stronger labor protections, and increased school funding.
A $170 million-plus plan announced this week will redevelop the Water Tower Place mall on the Magnificent Mile.
The Holiday Club in Chicago's Buena Park neighborhood will soon be going out of business, as the building that houses the popular bar is set to be torn down.
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Lincolnwood Village Board approved a pre-development agreement with the mall, providing a roadmap with the property owner for further preparations and government approvals for redevelopment.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Some youngsters got a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of making opera Sunday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Matt DeCaro, an actor who was a familiar face on the Chicago stage for many years, died this weekend.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Tickets for the 2026 Ravinia Festival season went on sale Thursday morning.
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers in the afternoon Thursday, and cooler temperatures with highs around 60.
One of the two teens charged with allegedly taking and concealing an Arlington Heights school resource officer's gun is expected in court on Thursday.
Police are at a South Elgin home, digging in a search related to the disappearance of 17-year-old Kianna Galvin in 2016.
Consumer advocate groups Illinois PIRG and Citizens Utility Board said Peoples Gas' proposed $202 million rate hike is "bloated" and proposed cuts to what they called unwarranted costs Wednesday.
The first year of Pope Leo XIV's papacy is nearly over, and as he met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, his family and faithful are reflecting on his first twelve months of service.
Kianna Galvin left her home on May 6, 2016, to go to a nearby park and hasn't been seen since.
A visitation will be held on Thursday for fallen Chicago police officer John Bartholomew, who was fatally shot at Swedish Hospital.
A daughter saved her mother's life, and now they are working to support others impacted by liver disease.
One of the two teens charged with allegedly taking and concealing an Arlington Heights school resource officer's gun is expected in court on Thursday.
Burglars targeted a pub in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
A man from the Chicago suburbs lost $69,000 of his savings to a scam by a thief using an AI-generated U.S. Marshals badge to intimidate him.
Illinois lawmakers are trying to decide what should happen when artificial intelligence leads to serious destruction or even death, and two of the most influential AI companies in the world are backing opposing state bills trying to answer that question.
Rideshare drivers say it's getting difficult to continue working as gas prices surpass $6 in the city.
More than four months after a Chicago woman battling ALS was told she couldn't get a disabled parking placard in front of her home, the sign is up and her life is about to change.
An elderly woman has essentially abandoned her home of three decades because of constantly broken elevators at her high-rise condo building on the Southwest Side of Chicago.
In May 2019, Bridgett Kolls came to a Cubs game with a simple sign that read "this lil cubbie needs a kidney" and her phone number. It caught the attention of Allesio, who is a Chicago White Sox fan
The Cubs also won their 14th straight home game for their longest win streak at Wrigley Field since they also won 14 in a row at the iconic ballpark in 2008.
Travis d'Arnaud hit a three-run homer, Walbert Ureña threw six innings of two-hit ball, and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-2.
Boyd had an MRI that showed a meniscus issue, and manager Craig Counsell said the team isn't sure how long the left-hander is going to be out.
Lots of tickets remain available, but some fans say they are out of reach because of the high prices.
A man was killed on Tuesday night in a shooting less than a block from an elementary school in the West Englewood neighborhood.
A 17-year-old boy has died after police said he was stabbed by another teen over the weekend in southwest suburban Joliet.
Chicago police are investigating a burlgary targeting the video gambling machines at a liquor store in Lincoln Park early Tuesday morning.
Chief Geoff Guttschow, who has an autistic child who drives, says the Blue Envelope Program gives officers a tool to recognize when a driver may need additional communication support.
A woman has been charged with shooting a 15-year-old boy outside an indoor track facility near Gately Park in Chicago in 2024, after getting into a fight with another woman during a back-to-school event in the Pullman neighborhood.
