How small short-term loans draw vulnerable borrowers into big long-term debt
By Siri Bulusu KANSAS CITY, Mo.– Elliott Clark was working a shift as a security guard when his daughter called to tell him his wife
April 9, 2016
By Siri Bulusu KANSAS CITY, Mo.– Elliott Clark was working a shift as a security guard when his daughter called to tell him his wife
By Haydee Clotter A Medill Newsmakers Report African Americans own 1.9 million businesses in the United States, an increase of nearly 61 percent from 2002,
By Siri Bulusu For Rachel Bernier-Green, business and baking were always inextricably linked. As a child, the Chicago native learned math by following baking instructions
By Kristen Vake Six Chicago-based designers work from the 11th floor of the historic Marshall Field building (now Macy’s) on State Street. They are part
By Xuanyan Ouyang Chicago celebrates St. Patrick’s Day again this year. Among thousands of people who are flocking to the streets and bars, there are
By Sony Kassam FedEx Corp. turned in stronger-than-expected third quarter results, which the package-delivery giant said reflected higher-than-expected demand during the holiday season when shipments peak.
By Sarah Very Shares of Williams-Sonoma Inc. tumbled Thursday as disappointed investors responded to lower-than-expected earnings caused by softening performance at the retailer’s Pottery Barn
By Steven Porter Buying marijuana legally isn’t as easy in Illinois as it is in certain other states, but the regulatory hoops aren’t stopping consumers.
By Xuanyan Ouyang Yuzhuo Zhang was looking at the Van Gogh’s Bedrooms exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago. He came to the U.S. mainly for an
By Steven Porter The strong U.S. dollar, soft energy market and weak demand are keeping hydraulic tools manufacturer Actuant Corp. under pressure. The company reported