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Money moves to stay afloat in the economy | The Chicago Report
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (104+ words) With rising costs and economic uncertainty hitting close to home, a lot of people say they're living paycheck to paycheck. Dr. Boyce Watkins is the founder of the Black Business School is joining us tonight to break down what's really…...
Middle class shrinking as more Americans move up, report finds | Chicago LIVE
1+ week, 4+ day ago (30+ words) FOX 32 Chicago New research shows more households are entering the upper middle class due to income gains....
Strong showing for jobs market in new report | The Chicago Report
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (79+ words) FOX 32 Chicago The latest U. S. Jobs Report came out today. Some economists were surprised by it. Here's why. The Labor Department reports American employers added 178, 000 new jobs in March, which is far above what economists expected. It's also a rebound, from…...
March jobs report shows gains, but economist warns of deeper concerns | Chicago LIVE
2+ week, 1+ day ago (48+ words) FOX 32 Chicago University of Chicago economist Steven Durlauf says the latest jobs numbers are better than expected, but weak wage growth, lower labor force participation and broader uncertainty still point to longer-term economic concerns....
Why is the U. S. dollar declining? Here's what comes next | Chicago LIVE
3+ week, 5+ day ago (33+ words) FOX 32 Chicago The U. S. dollar is weakening, and experts say it could impact prices, investments and global trade....
Chicago wealth summit costs taxpayers more than $220 K, records show
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (638+ words) How much are taxpayers paying for Chicago's annual wealth summit? Here's a closer look at the numbers. CHICAGO - It's an annual financial empowerment summit for Chicago that promises to help people grow their jobs, bank accounts and homeownership. But it's…...
Small business owner Liam Stanton announces run for Chicago mayor
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (303+ words) CHICAGO - A lifelong Chicagoan and small business owner has announced he is running for mayor, launching what he calls a grassroots campaign focused on affordability, economic growth and safer neighborhoods. Liam Stanton, 38, said he plans to formally launch his campaign…...