MSI unionized staff in Chicago may strike over pay and benefits, with 90% voting in favor due to stagnant wages and insufficient benefits. Negotiations continue.

The Scottish Rite Theater in Peoria is on sale again for $5.8 million after operations by TempleLive ceased without explanation. The Peoria Civic Center is hosting shows displaced by the closure.

Costco recalled its Kirkland Signature Ahi Tuna Poke due to potential listeria contamination linked to green onions, advising customers to dispose of the product and seek refunds. No related illnesses have been reported.

Toys "R" Us opened its second flagship store in the Chicago area, featuring top brands, an arcade, and interactive experiences to revitalize its physical retail presence.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul sues Live Nation and Ticketmaster over alleged deceptive business practices and collusion with ticket brokers to inflate resale prices.

Costco has recalled its Kirkland Signature Prosecco over shattering risk; customers in 12 states should safely discard the bottles and can receive a refund.

Federal agents raided Midwest Distribution, a vape product distributor, amidst legal scrutiny over the sale of illicit vaping items; the company asserts compliance with regulations.

A salmonella outbreak attributed to Metabolic Meals' home delivery has sickened individuals in ten states, prompting a CDC alert and product warnings.

Kraft Heinz is splitting into two independent companies, Global Taste Elevation Co. and North American Grocery Co., aiming to enhance focus and growth.

Illinois is set to host international buyers for a grain tour aimed at strengthening its agricultural trade ties, with representatives from six countries participating.

Veterans sue the VA for denying GI Bill education benefits, despite a Supreme Court ruling that they say entitles them to additional months of college. The lawsuit addresses misinterpretation of eligibility by the VA.

Target and Ulta Beauty are ending their "shop-in-shop" partnership, which will conclude in August 2026. Rewards linkage will remain active until the deadline.

Gas prices in Peoria have slightly decreased, with the average at $3.30 per gallon, as oil prices dropped below $64 per barrel. The national average also fell to $3.08 per gallon.