Inflation

WGLT's weeklong series The Next Shift begins with a look at why three McLean County workers changed jobs — and what it did for their take-home pay in this inflationary economy.

There's still a risk of recession even though the economy is much better than it was a year ago, according to the chief investment officer for central Illinois-based Busey Bank.

Don’t expect your morning cereal box to grow back to its former size or those missing paper towel sheets to return to the roll.

In Illinois, the average price for a Thanksgiving meal for 10 is expected to jump 13% this year, to $65.53, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s latest Thanksgiving Cost Survey.

Normal-based Midwest Food Bank is sending aid to flood-ravaged Kentucky while also addressing the quieter emergency of food insecurity amid inflation.

Inflation affects different parts of the economy in different ways. It can be especially hard on retirees who live on a fixed income, and people already struggling to make ends meet.

Inflation is hitting people with low incomes in Bloomington-Normal, and the social service agencies that support them.

The electric automaker Rivian is facing strong backlash from pre-order customers after announcing price increases this week. Some customers have canceled their orders.