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Finance & Economy
CME Group, the trading floor, and the economic pulse of Chicago and the Midwest.
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.
Major Aerospace Firm Reaffirms Chicago Corporate Presence With New Investment
A major aerospace and manufacturing firm announced further investment in its Chicago corporate operations, reinforcing the city's status as a corporate headquarters hub.
CME Group Reports Record Trading Volume as Derivatives Activity Surges
CME Group posted record trading volume last quarter, reinforcing Chicago's status as one of the world's leading derivatives trading centers.
Restaurant Owners Adjust Pricing and Staffing as Illinois Minimum Wage Rises Again
Illinois restaurant owners are adjusting menu prices and staffing levels as the state's minimum wage rose again under a multi-year phase-in schedule.
Illinois Budget Analysts Warn of Widening Structural Deficit in Coming Years
Illinois's nonpartisan budget analysts warned lawmakers that the state faces a widening structural deficit driven by rising Medicaid and pension costs.
Illinois Credit Unions Report Surge in Small Business Lending
Illinois credit unions reported a significant increase in small business lending as more entrepreneurs turn away from traditional banks.