Illinois got rid of storefront payday loans. But savvy marketing campaigns have tricked consumers into turning back to paying ...

In Illinois’s Eighth Congressional District, a former investment banker is attempting a political comeback after a stretch as perhaps the most conservative Democrat in Washington. Against a field of ...

Illinois’ finances were “one hot mess,” as Comptroller Susana Mendoza put it, the last time voters went to the polls to elect ...

Just as you've made ends meet this month, catastrophe strikes. Pipes burst in your house — and while you always wanted a swimming pool, you definitely didn't want it in your basement. Or for it to ...

As households across the country struggle with the cost of living, new research from Rice University finds that Houstonians are more likely than most Americans to resort to payday loans to cover ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A new study shows how many Houston-area neighbors are relying on high-cost loans, which researchers said could be setting people up for failure. When it comes to borrowing ...

A federal tax exemption for student loan forgiveness expired at the end of last year. Forgiven student loan amounts will now be considered taxable income at the federal level and in some states, ...

The federal government said it will resume garnishing wages of defaulted student loan borrowers for the first time since 2020. ImagesBazaar/Getty Images Illinois residents who are behind in their ...

Bad credit sucks. I know the feeling of needing cash fast and hitting brick walls. You face unexpected expenses, bills piling up, and traditional lenders slamming doors in your face. It’s frustrating.

Apps like DailyPay and MoneyLion have already trapped workers in cycles of debt with fees averaging over 800% APR In an announcement this week, nearly 200 labor, consumer, and civil rights ...

Move over bingo night — this Illinois grandma just scored the ultimate win: $3 million from a lottery scratch-off. Fetterman on new Epstein emails mentioning Trump: ‘Absolutely troubling’ Dad sees two ...