Section
Finance & Economy
CME Group, the trading floor, and the economic pulse of Chicago and the Midwest.
Home Prices in DuPage County Keep Climbing Amid Persistent Inventory Shortage
Home prices across DuPage County continue rising as limited housing inventory keeps competition intense among buyers in Naperville, Wheaton, and Downers Grove.
Illinois Utilities Ramp Up Grid Investment Ahead of Battery Plant Expansions
Illinois's major utilities are significantly increasing grid investment to support new electric vehicle battery manufacturing plants across the state.
O'Hare International Airport Breaks Ground on New Air Cargo Facility
O'Hare International Airport began construction on a new air cargo facility as e-commerce shipping volume through the airport continues rising.
Venture Capital Flowing Into Chicago's Fintech Sector Hits New High
Venture capital investment in Chicago's fintech sector reached its highest level in five years, driven by trading technology and payments startups.
Illinois Corn and Soybean Exporters Navigate Shifting International Trade Rules
Illinois's corn and soybean industry is adjusting export strategies as shifting international trade rules affect key overseas markets.
Lawmakers Debate Expanded Tax Incentives to Attract Data Center Development to Illinois
Illinois lawmakers are debating an expansion of tax incentives aimed at attracting more data center developers to the state.
Chicago Loop Office Vacancies Push Developers Toward Residential Conversions
Persistently high office vacancy rates in the Loop are pushing developers to convert aging office towers into apartments.
Illinois Unemployment Ticks Up as Manufacturing Sector Feels National Slowdown
Illinois's unemployment rate rose modestly as a national manufacturing slowdown began affecting the state's industrial base.
Illinois Manufacturing Employment Shifts as Suppliers Retool for Advanced Production
Illinois's manufacturing base is retooling for advanced production and automation, reshaping manufacturing employment across the state's industrial corridors.