By David Morrison Staff Reporter August 16, 2006   The Woodstock Institute, an occasional critic of how well credit unions are serving low-income members has released the first case study from a program which aims to help CUs improve...

By Ruth Solomon Staff writer August 17, 2006   A right of passage for many Americans, after landing a first job, is to opwn a bank account.   That transaction leads to many more: approval of a credit card,...

Chicago Tribune Marilyn Kennedy Melia August 20, 2006 Sept. 1 marks the start of a controversial approach to thwarting foreclosures. Call it loan crisis intervention. Illinois law HB 4050 aims to curtail risky loans before the loans are made...

Brendan McCarthy Staff Reporter August 15, 2006   Real-estate agents and mortgage business associates rallied Monday on Chicago's Southwest Side against a law that went into effect this year aimed at thwarting foreclosures. About 30 people, many carrying placards,...