Trump bill’s limit on grad school loans could worsen doctor shortage, Chicago

Senate Republican education plan may trigger ‘avalanche of student loan defaults,' expert says

Senate Republicans’ new higher education plan would trigger “an avalanche of student loan defaults,” one expert says. Here’s what to know about the proposal.

In Chicago, a reverse mortgage scammer left a lasting scar

Mark Diamond was sentenced to 17 years in prison for his crimes against elderly homeowners, but the damage in Chicago is still visible.

Judge rejects CFPB motion to undo redlining settlement

A Trump-appointed judge refused to dismiss a settlement between the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and a Chicago ...

Canyon Provides $126M in Refis for Multiple Properties

Canyon Partners Real Estate has provided three projects with refinancing loans totaling $126 million in senior bridge loans.

Canyon Partners Provides $47M Refinancing for Seniors Housing Community in Chicago

CHICAGO — Canyon Partners Real Estate has provided a $47 million senior loan for the refinancing of American House Oak Park, a 174-unit seniors housing community in the Oak Park neighborhood of ...

Millions in loans on tap for Southland towns to replace lead water lines

Several south suburbs are will get millions of dollars in state loans to replace lead water service lines through the state’s new budget that starts July 1. Despite the loans, taken together, ...

JPMorgan Chase commits $18 million to Chicago nonprofit lender

JPMorgan Chase is providing $18 million in capital commitments to IFF, a Chicago-based community development institution that ...

Newly Launched Fund Targets Asian-Centric Shopping Centers: The Chicago Deal Sheet

Windfall Group and Wyn Group launched the Asian Center Real Estate Fund, a new investment fund currently raising capital to ...

Real estate mentor sues single-family investor student for fraud

Andrew Holmes and Mary Desloover allege Chris Urban and Aneta Urban lied to individual lenders about how they used more than ...

Illinois Student Loan Forgiveness Program Faces Funding Hurdles

Illinois' SmartBuy program offers up to $40,000 in student loan forgiveness and up to $5,000 towards a down payment or closing costs, but its long-term viability is uncertain due to the state's ...

Trump bill’s limit on grad school loans could worsen doctor shortage

The proposed limits on federal loans fall well below the costs of medical school. Critics say this could deter students from ...

Affirm boasts 2 million debit cards

The number of such cards the buy now, pay later provider has now made available is an increase of about 600,000 cards since ...

Best bank offers in Singapore (June 2025): Blackpink Visa presale, Lilo & Stitch Hawaii vacation, up to 50% off flights and more

Everybody loves credit card sign-up promotions, but not many of us realise the promotions don't end with a welcome gift.

This Week at Citizens Bank Park: Phillies vs. Cubs, June 9-11

Come cheer on the Phils as they return home to take on the Chicago Cubs in a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park! Here’s a look at some of the fan highlights to kick off the homestand. Travel advi ...

Lower Travel Spending Could Halt Hospitality’s Improving Performance

Recent credit card and debit purchase activity points to a pullback in travel spending this year, with lodging down about 2.5 ...

Bank of America cardholders can visit five Chicago area museums for free. When?

CHICAGO ( WGN) — Bank of America is offering free general admission entry to five Chicago area museums this weekend for its cardholders. As part of their Museums on Us campaign, the offer is valid on ...

Free admission to 5 Chicago-area museums for Bank of America cardholders this weekend

The program provides free general admission to Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and U.S. Trust credit and debit cardholders.

Why Airlines Like High Credit Card Fees and What Their Elimination Could Mean For Your Free Travel

Proposed legislation would cap interchange fees on airline rewards credit cards, potentially undermining the big business of ...

Venmo adds debit card perks, checkout options in push to catch rival Cash App

PayPal says 45% of branded U.S. checkout now runs through its platform, with Venmo integrated at brands like Uber, Starbucks, and TikTok Shop.

This Illinois man was attacked online after scammers shopped at his store with SNAP funds stolen from Texas

But the one who stole the information is not us," Nazari told CBS News Chicago. Unfortunately, it’s not difficult for criminals to steal people's SNAP benefits. The process is similar to stealing a ...

New York City Will Stop Giving Debit Cards to Migrants

Mayor Eric Adams is ending a contentious pilot program that gave 2,600 migrant families debit cards to purchase food. By Emma G. Fitzsimmons New York City will end a contentious program that ...

Credit or Debit Card For Kids: Which Is Best?

Debit and credit cards are two of the most commonly used payment ... “A card is great when it comes along with education and discussion.” Since 1984, the Chicago Parent editorial team is trained to be ...