Feb. 25, 2026
Proposed legislation could save Illinois utility customers $40M in 'hidden expenses'
Consumer groups back bill to prohibit utilities from charging for trade group memberships, legal services, and other costs not directly benefiting customers.
Feb. 23, 2026
Trump Raises Baseline Tariffs, Impacting Ag Commodity Prices
Increased tariffs on all imported goods to the U.S. spark concerns over retaliation and impact on agriculture markets
Feb. 23, 2026
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs
White House vows new tariffs as legal battle continues
Feb. 20, 2026
Chicago Universities Accused of Pushing Low-Income Families into Debt with Parent PLUS Loans
Report alleges Loyola and DePaul may be favoring wealthier students with merit-based aid, leaving lower-income families to rely on high-interest federal loans.
Feb. 18, 2026
Fed's Goolsbee Says Future Rate Cuts Depend on Inflation Progress
Chicago Fed President Goolsbee expresses caution on further rate cuts until inflation shows more progress towards 2% target.
Feb. 16, 2026
Singapore Imposes Sustainable Aviation Fuel Levy
New tax aims to boost cleaner fuel use at Southeast Asia's busiest airport
Feb. 15, 2026
DePaul & Loyola Accused of Steering Low-Income Families Toward Risky Parent PLUS Loans
Report alleges universities are favoring wealthier students with better financial aid packages.
Feb. 14, 2026
DePaul, Loyola Chicago Accused of Steering Low-Income Families to Take Out Large Loans
New report claims universities offered tuition breaks to wealthier students while pushing expensive loans on lower-income families.
