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Illinois Ranked 42nd for Labor Policy in New National Report

Illinois Ranked 42nd for Labor Policy in New National Report

ILLINOIS — A newly released labor policy report ranks Illinois 42nd out of 50 states, placing it near the bottom nationally for pro-growth labor ...

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Illinois Sees 16% Jump in Unemployment Claims, Highest Weekly Total in Months

Illinois Sees 16% Jump in Unemployment Claims, Highest Weekly Total in Months

ILLINOIS — The number of initial unemployment claims in Illinois rose sharply last week, according to the latest report from the U.S. Department of ...

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ILLINOIS — Abrupt Closure of Momence Plant Leaves 300 Workers Jobless After 60 Years of Operation

ILLINOIS — Abrupt Closure of Momence Plant Leaves 300 Workers Jobless After 60 Years of Operation

ILLINOIS — More than 300 workers were abruptly laid off when Johnsonville Foods suddenly shut down its Momence Packing Company facility on June 2, ...

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NAPERVILLE — Cheesecake Factory Opens at Block 59, Bringing 310 New Jobs and Big Dining Buzz

NAPERVILLE, Cheesecake Factory Opens at Block 59, Bringing 310 New Jobs and Big Dining Buzz

NAPERVILLE — A major new addition is coming to the western suburbs’ dining scene as The Cheesecake Factory officially opens its doors at Naperville’s ...

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Illinois Lawmakers Pass 2 Bills Criticized as Harmful to Businesses

Illinois Lawmakers Pass 2 Bills Criticized as Harmful to Businesses

ILLINOIS — Two newly passed bills in the Illinois General Assembly are drawing backlash from business leaders and policy advocates who say the legislation ...

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Illinois Among Top States for Hosting Fortune 500 Companies in 2025

Illinois Among Top States for Hosting Fortune 500 Companies in 2025

ILLINOIS — Illinois has secured its spot as one of the Top 5 states in the nation for Fortune 500 headquarters in 2025, with ...

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Bally’s Chicago Casino Agrees to Settlement Over Investor Discrimination Lawsuit

Bally’s Chicago Casino Agrees to Settlement Over Investor Discrimination Lawsuit

CHICAGO — Bally’s Chicago casino project, a $1.7 billion development poised to become the state’s largest gambling and hotel complex, has reached a legal ...

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Chicago’s Central Business District Locked Down Amid Police Emergency Response

Chicago’s Central Business District Locked Down Amid Police Emergency Response

CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department ordered an emergency shutdown of the city’s Central Business District late Friday afternoon following an unspecified security alert, ...

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Orvis To Exit Chicago’s Magnificent Mile After 20+ Years

Orvis To Exit Chicago’s Magnificent Mile After 20+ Years

CHICAGO — After more than two decades on Chicago’s iconic Magnificent Mile, outdoor retailer Orvis has announced it will permanently close its only city ...

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Chicago May Force Uber And Lyft To Boost Driver Pay In Sweeping New Ordinance

Chicago May Force Uber And Lyft To Boost Driver Pay In Sweeping New Ordinance

CHICAGO — A major proposal by Ald. Michael Rodriguez (22nd) could soon require ride-share companies like Uber and Lyft to pay Chicago drivers above ...

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