Business

Illinois is Still Strong for Business and Workers, Despite What Critics Say

Illinois is Still Strong for Business and Workers, Despite What Critics Say

ILLINOIS — Despite narratives claiming that lawsuits are pushing companies out of state, new data confirms what many local leaders already know: Illinois is ...

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Illinois Data Center Boom Fuels Economic Growth — But Sparks Warnings Over Water, Power Use

Illinois Data Center Boom Fuels Economic Growth — But Sparks Warnings Over Water, Power Use

ILLINOIS — Illinois continues to attract some of the nation’s largest data center developments, drawing praise for its economic opportunity — but experts say ...

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DraftKings Launches Political Action Committee After Illinois Tax Hike

DraftKings Launches Political Action Committee After Illinois Tax Hike

ILLINOIS — Reacting to the state’s recently passed gambling tax hike, sports betting giant DraftKings has launched a new political action committee (PAC) to ...

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Illinois Launches New Grants and Incentives to Boost Small Business Growth

Illinois Launches New Grants and Incentives to Boost Small Business Growth

ILLINOIS — A new wave of grant and loan programs launched by the state of Illinois in 2025 is set to empower small businesses, ...

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Trademark Fight Heats Up Between Smoque BBQ and Weber Grills After New Grill Launch

Trademark Fight Heats Up Between Smoque BBQ and Weber Grills After New Grill Launch

CHICAGO — A fiery legal clash is unfolding between two barbecue titans—Chicago’s iconic Smoque BBQ and suburban grill giant Weber Grills—over a name that ...

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Solana And XRP ETFs Face July Deadline As SEC Opens Public Comment Period

Solana And XRP ETFs Face July Deadline As SEC Opens Public Comment Period

CHICAGO — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken another step toward a decision on Solana (SOL) and XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ...

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Blue-Collar Wages Under Trump See Biggest Jump in Nearly 60 Years, Treasury Data Shows

Blue-Collar Wages Under Trump See Biggest Jump in Nearly 60 Years, Treasury Data Shows

CHICAGO — A new federal analysis shows that blue-collar workers have seen one of the most significant real wage increases in U.S. history, marking ...

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Metra Secures $104 Million in CMAQ Grants to Modernize Key Chicago Rail Stations

Metra Secures $104 Million in CMAQ Grants to Modernize Key Chicago Rail Stations

CHICAGO — In a major boost to regional transit infrastructure, Metra has announced it will receive over $104 million in grants from the Chicago ...

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At Home to Close 26 Stores, Including Locations in Illinois and Wisconsin

At Home to Close 26 Stores, Including Locations in Illinois and Wisconsin

CHICAGO — Popular home decor retailer At Home has announced it will be closing 26 of its underperforming stores across 12 states — including ...

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University of Illinois Team Captures Nanoparticle Motion to Create Smarter Materials

University of Illinois Team Captures Nanoparticle Motion to Create Smarter Materials

ILLINOIS — A pioneering scientific breakthrough at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign could reshape the future of material design. Researchers have captured, for the ...

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