Illinois congressional candidates weigh in on voters' top issues in the 2026 midterm election
Voters say their top issues going into the 2026 midterm election are immigration, President Trump’s policies, and affordability.
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Voters say their top issues going into the 2026 midterm election are immigration, President Trump’s policies, and affordability.
AI has fueled a stock boom in recent years. Now, some Wall Street analysts think that epic run is coming to an end.
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
Getting it built was a priority for Gov. JB Pritzker, who pushed for big state funding for the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park campus in South Chicago, where the 128-acre U.S. Steel South Works Plant once sat.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
The typical American's paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. But prices climbed nearly as fast, swallowing about 80% of the wage increase.
The rising cost of living and inflation are pushing consumers to buy fewer groceries, leading to a major slow down in sales for the U.S. grocery industry.
Trillions of wealth passed down by the baby boomers will likely go to younger Americans who are already rich. Here's how much they'll get.
Chicago set a record in tourist spending in 2025, the city's tourism marketing organization said Thursday.
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
The Consumer Price Index rose last month at a 4.2% annual rate amid a spike in U.S. energy prices.
New York Fed survey shows growing concern about household finances and the job market, even as the job market remains solid.
Consumers have kept the economy chugging along despite financial pressures. But some signs suggest they could be losing steam, experts say.
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
For now, fed policymakers left short-term interest rates where they are, between 3.5-3.75%.
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
U.S. motorists could soon see higher prices at the pump as oil prices surge following the attacks in Iran.
With affordability a key issue in this year's midterm elections, a recent CBS News poll found 74% of Americans say the trump administration isn't focused enough on lowering prices.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
CBS News polling shows most Americans disapprove of the president's handling of the economy, and Democratic leaders warn some Americans could face more financial challenges with rising health care costs.
The Federal Reserve is meeting to discuss a potential interest rate cut, with policymakers divided on the path ahead. As Lisa Rozner reports, this is happening as many Americans struggle to keep up financially.
Holiday spending is hitting new records, but some data shows that people are buying fewer items amid higher prices.
A CBS News poll shows most Americans feel prices have gone up in recent weeks. Still, many view holiday spending as essential.
A CBS News poll shows most Americans feel prices have gone up in recent weeks. Still, many view holiday spending as essential.
Des Moines Public Schools has released a report claiming it received an incomplete background check and a likely forged transcript when hiring former superintendent Ian Roberts.
