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Chicago Bears CEO Pledges to Make a Stadium Decision in ‘Late Spring, Early Summer’
“I don’t think in the end it’s going to matter to people,” said Bears Chairman George H. McCaskey. Continue Reading Chicago Bears CEO Pledges to Make a Stadium Decision in ‘Late Spring, Early Summer’
Illinois Gov. Pritzker: Don’t Blame Me for High Property Taxes
Pritzker added the state was trying to alleviate the tax burden by providing more money for education. Continue Reading Illinois Gov. Pritzker: Don’t Blame Me for High Property Taxes
‘Heated Rivalry’ Cottage Going on Airbnb, ‘Breaking Bad’ House Sold to Streamer Adin Ross
Oddly, the Airbnb listing doesn’t identify the property as being featured in “Heated Rivalry.” Continue Reading ‘Heated Rivalry’ Cottage Going on Airbnb, ‘Breaking Bad’ House Sold to Streamer Adin Ross
Rocket Companies and Compass Announce 3-Year Strategic Alliance
“When barriers are removed and supply grows, affordability improves,” said Varun Krishna, CEO of Rocket Companies. Continue Reading Rocket Companies and Compass Announce 3-Year Strategic Alliance
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Allocates $120 Million for Affordable Housing Programs
The program provides grant funding for homebuyer downpayment assistance, housing development and rehabilitation, and legal assistance for property owners. Continue Reading Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Allocates $120 Million for Affordable Housing Programs
Department of Agriculture to Move from Longtime DC HQ
The building will be turned over to the General Services Administration for sale. Continue Reading Department of Agriculture to Move from Longtime DC HQ
Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank to Cease Residential Mortgage Lending
Willamette Valley Bank is a state-chartered community bank founded in 2000. Continue Reading Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank to Cease Residential Mortgage Lending
Papa Johns to Close 300 Restaurants
The announcement comes after the company posted a 5% same-store sales decline in North America during the fourth quarter of 2025. Continue Reading Papa Johns to Close 300 Restaurants
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Drops Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.76%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Drops Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022
St. Louis Contractor Sentenced to 3 Years for Pandemic Loan Fraud
Elliott pleaded guilty in November in U.S. District Court to two counts of wire fraud. Continue Reading St. Louis Contractor Sentenced to 3 Years for Pandemic Loan Fraud
Illinois Gov. Pritzker: Indiana Faces ‘Massive Increases in Taxes’ with Proposed Bears Stadium
“Here in Illinois, we continue to have really positive discussions with the Chicago Bears,” he stated. Continue Reading Illinois Gov. Pritzker: Indiana Faces ‘Massive Increases in Taxes’ with Proposed Bears Stadium
NYC Developer Indicted in $10 Million Fraud Scheme Expected to Plead Guilty
The guilty plea would not affect the civil lawsuit brought against him by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Continue Reading NYC Developer Indicted in $10 Million Fraud Scheme Expected to Plead Guilty















