Ymer Technology establishes U.S. HQ in Illinois, investing $5.7 million in the EV industry and creating over 30 jobs, supported by the state's ambitions and resources.

Kane County Sheriff's Office launches an in-house Small Business Development Center to aid inmates in entrepreneurship, potentially reducing recidivism rates.

Naperville bar and restaurant owners are requesting the city council lift a 15-year ban on video gambling, claiming economic hardship and competition. The council has not yet signaled a readiness to change the ban.

The Mexican community in Chicago is expanding beyond traditional enclaves, impacting demographics and economies as documented by a University of Illinois Chicago study.

Peach Fuzz, a children's store in Humboldt Park, is closing due to a downturn in retail sales, after six years of promoting inclusivity and community engagement.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul has sued several parties over alleged mishandling of asbestos during Rialto Square Theatre renovations, citing public health risks.

Chicago officials are suing to recover funds from a fraud involving the city's Emergency Rental Assistance Program, targeting a former city employee and a property management firm.

S&C Electric Co. opens a new manufacturing facility in Palatine to boost production for the electric grid, positioning for innovation and job creation in Chicago's business scene.

Cybersecurity firm Fortinet unveiled a new 90,000 square foot facility in Chicago's West Loop, positioning it as an innovation hub and planning to double its local workforce.

Big Lots has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid continued financial struggles, planning to liquidate assets under Nexus Capital Management. The retailer faces sustained sales declines and will close stores while restructuring its operations.

Baggu is opening their first Midwest store in Chicago's Wicker Park, reflecting a retail trend and the city's strong market for the popular reusable bag brand.

Illinois has passed a law banning hotels from offering small plastic bottles of personal-care items, with different compliance dates for larger and smaller establishments.

The Save A Lot on South Pulaski Road in West Garfield Park reopens with upgrades and events, signifying progress in addressing the area's food desert issue, despite the parent company's past challenges.