Commentary: Despite progress on lessening financial vulnerability, we have work to do in Cook County
If you want to understand Americans' financial future, start by looking at the financial health of Chicagoans, writes Jennifer Tescher. Fewer households in Chicago are reporting having less than a week of savings, but these gains are fragile. Commentary Despite progress on lessening financial vulnerability, we have work to do in Cook County If you want to understand Americans' financial future, start by looking at the financial health of Chicagoans, writes Jennifer Tescher. Read Story © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549 Unsubscribe