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Photo Credit: Pexels Illinois closed out the year with promising economic news. The state’s unemployment rate dipped to 5.2% in December, down 0.1 percentage points...

HIRE360, joined by Governor JB Pritzker, Mayor Brandon Johnson, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, and other local leaders, today launched its groundbreaking Training and Business Development...

By Ben Jealous “Made in the USA” is a tagline that should apply to every major piece of the clean energy economy. It is within...

 Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker joins Kevin Goldsmith, managing director of community development tax credits and intermediaries lending at JPMorganChase (left), at a press conference...

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller announced recently that she has secured funding to help improve our local communities.  Earlier this Summer, the Cook County Board...

In the intricate tapestry of the American economy, one thread stands out not only for its resilience but also for its potential to drive significant economic growth and social change. That thread is the African American economy—a force that not only supports its community but also bolsters the broader economic fabric of the United States.

Bally’s Beginning Site Prep for Demolition for Fall 2026 Opening (All Renderings: HKS). Bally’s Corporation (NYSE: BALY or “Bally’s”) today announced a refreshed Bally’s Chicago...

Starting today, Mayor Johnson's landmark Paid Time Off and One Fair Wage ordinances are in effect, raising the minimum wage to $16.20 per hour....

Once this year's harsh weather has faded, the U.S. economy could be poised for a breakout year - its strongest annual growth in nearly...