A top administrator and investigator at Chicago's Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) received a federal "PPP" loan of $21,106 for an alleged babysitting business while she was a full-time employee of the agency.
Dexter Reed, the felon who shot at Chicago police and was killed by return fire, received a $20,832 federal "Paycheck Protection Program" loan in Feb. 2021, according to U.S. Small Business Administration data.
Following the implementation of a 35% all-in rate cap in Illinois, a study co-authored by Mississippi State University Professor of Finance Tom Miller Jr. sheds light on the adverse effects experienced by subprime borrowers.
The debate over the efficacy of rate cap laws in the lending industry has intensified, with conflicting perspectives emerging on their impact on unbanked individuals.
Chicago's Morning Answer host, Dan Proft, spoke about the recent news of Claudine Gay resigning from her role as President of Harvard because of numerous plagiarism violations. Proft made a connection between Gay and local businessman Paul Finnegan from Chicago.
Illinois Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA-IL) has unveiled the "Illinois Predatory Lawsuit Report -BIPA" highlighting a troubling trend of predatory law firms exploiting a loophole in the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). This report shines a spotlight on how a few law firms, some from out of state, are taking advantage of BIPA to the detriment of local businesses and the state's economy.
The recent passing of a controversial "time off" ordinance by the Chicago City Council has ignited discussions and concerns, with opinions on its potential impact varying widely.
Political commentator Steve Cortes said the sudden closure of the “iconic” Signature Room in the John Hancock Building was a sign of the deterioration of America’s cities, including Chicago.
Interim Chicago Police Supt. Fred Waller this week publicly took the blame for not stopping an Aug. 25 White Sox game after two women in the stands were shot and wounded, according to published reports.
President Chris Amundson of Accounting Solutions Ltd. recently discussed the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act and the saleable Clean Energy Credits. "Let me leave you with this: When the Inflation Reduction Act was passed and I read about the credits being saleable, bells and whistles went off in my head. My Brothers and Sisters, I’m telling you now that there’s going to be an enormous amount of fraud connected to this phenomenon," Amundson said.
UScellular-based UScellular was awarded a score of 100 by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation based on a review of the company’s policies barring discrimination against LGBTQ individuals.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc., which is based in Chicago, earned a score of 100 in a ranking that evaluates the corporate non-discrimination policies based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”
TransUnion-based TransUnion was awarded a score of 100 by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation based on a review of the company’s policies barring discrimination against LGBTQ individuals.
S&C Electric Company, which is based in Chicago, earned a score of 80 in a ranking that evaluates the corporate non-discrimination policies based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”
A new “Corporate Equality Index” study examining companies’ policies on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” protections gave Chicago-based True Value Company, L.L.C. a score of 85.
A new “Corporate Equality Index” study examining companies’ policies on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” protections gave Chicago-based Rightpoint Consulting, LLC a score of 90.
Old Republic International-based Old Republic International was awarded a score of 20 by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation based on a review of the company’s policies barring discrimination against LGBTQ individuals.