We tell you about an organization that helps low-income residents prepare their tax returns for free.

Buying a car can be stressful. Jon Yates, the Chicago Tribune's "Problem Solver," offers car shoppers tips on how to make the experience a little less unnerving.

Illinois gets a billion dollars as part of a multi-state foreclosure settlement. Kris Kridel of  WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has that story, and more top business headlines.

A former ThyssenKrupp employee recounts his tale of discrimination, as Reverend Jesse Jackson prods the company to make big changes. Paris Schutz has the details.

Last week the Dow hit a three-year high and the unemployment rate dropped for the fifth straight month. Has the economy turned the corner? We turn to some Chicago economists for answers.

A local company is in trouble for selling snake oil. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has that story, and other top business headlines.

Tax attorney and CPA Dave Henderson joins us to answer some of your tax questions and more. Please join us for a live web chat during and after the segment.

Jake and Elwood started the job and now the state plans to finish it. The demolition of the Dixieland Mall is underway. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 brings us that and other local business stories making headlines.  

The post-holiday spending bills are hitting the mail and inboxes this week. We look at how to tame your overall finances in 2012.

Can Sears survive? Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM joins us to discuss that, and more top business headlines.

We asked what you thought about Chicago Public libraries being closed on Mondays. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.

Chicago Sun-Times' "Fixer" columnist Stephanie Zimmermann posed as Jan Brady in an attempt to scam an e-mail scammer. She tells us what she uncovered.

Eddie Arruza reports on an innovative program at Chicago Career Tech that's retraining an older work force for a 21st century job market.

It's a first for Chicago -- all neighborhood libraries are now closed every Monday. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel talk about why, and if it could change.

CME is being investigated after client funds go missing at MF Global. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM joins us to discuss that, the latest unemployment report and other top business stories.

A new study examines the lives of Chicago's richest 1 percent. We explore how they spend their money and the issues they hold dear.