Illinois state legislators are crafting legislation to help the state welcome innovation in cryptocurrency. Illinois state Rep. Michael Zalewski (D) explains the market opportunity he sees in this space.
"It has the chance to make government a little more efficient and user friendly," said Zalewski about the power of blockchain technology. "It's appealing to us because it allows us to hold information in an individualized way."
Zalewski says its important as lawmakers to foster growth in this booming industry. Chicago, Illinois is home to the first Bitcoin futures contracts CBOE and CME.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing the nation's first-ever drinking water standard around polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or "forever chemicals."
It's Women's History Month and Tuesday marks Equal Pay Day. To honor the occasion, Laura Gassner Otting, author of Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life, spoke with Cheddar News' correspondent Shannon LaNier about how to properly value yourself and get the pay you deserve, regardless of your gender.
Southwest Airlines Co. on Tuesday outlined a plan to strengthen its operational resilience after a winter storm late last year led to widespread cancellations and delays.
Novo Nordisk has announced that it's cutting the price of pre-filled insulin pens and vials by up 75 percent for people living with diabetes starting in January 2024.
The latest consumer price index (CPI) shows prices rising 0.4 percent month-over-month in February, down from 0.5 percent in January, while the annual inflation is up 6 percent, down from 6.4 percent.
