Small businesses pull back on hiring amid tariff uncertainty

Some small business owners say they are pulling back on hiring as tariff-driven cost increases make bringing on new employees an untenable proposition. As they bear added expenses on imported inputs and goods, companies are looking to trim costs...

What's behind the beef? Origins of Bret Bielema's social media bluster, and how it shapes culture at Illinois

As he scrolls social media on his phone, Bret Bielema just can't help himself sometimes. The Illinois football coach has become one of the best -- and spiciest -- follows on social media thanks to his candid, no-holds-barred takes. Some of his...

Illinois BBB Warns Of “Tariff Scams” Targeting Illinois Residents

It's funny how a few months back, people who couldn't even spell the word "tariff" suddenly became overnight experts on the topic after watching a few minutes of news coverage. Well, just like taking advice from a brand-new "expert" in something,...

Chicago's secondhand stores see more business in the wake of Trump's trade war even as they face rising costs

Chicago’s secondhand shops say they’re seeing a surge in sales as rising prices fueled by tariffs push some people away from buying new clothes and accessories. For some, buying secondhand has long been a budget-friendly alternative. Resale stores...

The Best Social Media Posts

It was just like the Twitter of previous on Thursday, as customers on the location now generally known as X reveled on the jaw-dropping and really public “large, stunning breakup” between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The totally predictable cut up...

Vanderbilt grad, board member Justin Ishbia in line to purchase Chicago White Sox

Justin Ishbia, a billionaire Vanderbilt University board member and Nashville SC minority owner, has reached an agreement that — in time — could make him the next owner of the Chicago White Sox. Justin Ishbia Courtesy of VU But that shouldn’t be...

Illinois Has One Of The Worst Unemployment Rates In America

The US job market continues to falter. Some states, like Iowa, are actually doing well, but Illinois is on the wrong side of the unemployment numbers. Unfortunately, this is not just a current trend for Illinois. 7.2 Million Americans Are...

Paris on Politics: ICE agents in Chicago, 1% grocery tax, and CTA funding concerns

On this episode of “Paris on Politics,” we discuss the chaos that erupted in Chicago’s South Loop as ICE agents reportedly detained individuals, prompting local public officials to speak out against the actions. Then, will the city keep a 1%...

1-on-1 with Chicago Sky PG Courtney Vandersloot

CHSN Sky reporter Naomi Grey sat down to chat with the Chicago Sky's all-time leading scorer ahead of their matchup with the Indiana Fever at the United Center. ✅: 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 - https://www.youtube.com/@CHSN_Media 📱: 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽...

BofA cardholders can enjoy free admission to 5 Chicago-area museums

By Jeramie Bizzle Jeramie Bizzle Web Producer, CBS Chicago Jeramie Bizzle is a web producer for CBS Chicago. Jeramie began working with CBS Chicago as an intern in 2017 and returned as a full-time Web Producer in 2021. He has previously written...

Chicago Sports Network finally coming to Comcast, but on higher-priced plan

Chicago sports fans, get your TV clickers – and your checkbooks – ready. Eight months after launching, the Chicago Sports Network will finally hit the airwaves Friday on Comcast, but it’s going to cost subscribers more to watch the White Sox,...

Illinois ‘chicken bill’ aims to boost small poultry farms, expand access to their products

SPRINGFIELD — A bill that would lift long-standing restrictions on small poultry farmers in Illinois, reducing red tape and transforming the way local farmers process and sell their products, is heading to the governor. Under a measure dubbed the...

Pregnancy Resource Centers Fight Against Mandatory Abortion Referrals in Illinois

The hard-fought battle to protect the rights of pregnant mothers and their preborn babies continued last week in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) v. Treto. NIFLA disputes an Illinois law that forces pro-life pregnancy...

Paris on Politics: Illinois' FY 2026 Education Budget

Personal information leaked for nearly 1,000 people after phishing scam at Illinois Dept. of Healthcare and Family Services

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Personal information for 933 people, including 564 Illinois residents, was compromised according to the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. The department said that HFS was the target of a phishing...

Money & Me‘Seeing our business break even has been a milestone'

Sisters Chandini and Chanchal Guria came together to work on their passion for health and bootstrapped their business, Ekaya Wellness Studio, in Dubai last year. The yoga and Pilates instructors previously had separate careers, with Chandini, 34,...

Illinois House passes controversial bills on assisted suicide and gun control

Last week, Representative Dan Swanson voted against Senate Bill 1950, a measure that would permit physician-assisted suicide in Illinois. The bill, which was met with significant opposition from the medical community, was described by Swanson as...

Chicago private equity firm has stake in controversial U.S.-backed Gaza aid operation

A Chicago-based private equity firm, controlled by a member of the family that founded the American publishing company Rand McNally, has an "economic interest" in the logistics company involved in a controversial new aid distribution operation in...

China's rare-earth delays causing 'shock' to US industries

00:00 Speaker A President Trump and China's Xi Jinping have agreed on an in-person meeting during a call this week. While talks are a welcome sign for relations between the two nations, China's ongoing restrictions on rare earth minerals have...

Tips and tricks for advisors seeking to grow their business

Enjoy complimentary access to top ideas and insights — selected by our editors. A good advisor works to stay informed on the latest economic trends, market demographic changes and new strategies for growing their clients' investments. But it can...