Marquette Bank in Chicago recovers from a criminal attack, restores ATM services, and continues to offer a personal banking experience, emphasizing fraud prevention and customer communication.

Mayor Brandon Johnson and the BACP have introduced a $21.5 million grant to help Chicago's small businesses and nonprofits recover from COVID-19 impacts.

Chicago prepares for the DNC with mixed business expectations and increased security; some local businesses are optimistic while others are concerned about the impacts.

The Book Table in Oak Park is closing after 21 years, with owners citing personal reasons for the decision, not financial ones. They plan to continue selling books online.

This year, Chicago's Christkindlmarket will only be at Daley Plaza and Aurora, as Wrigleyville's event is cancelled due to NHL Winter Classic conflicts.

The Ford Chicago Assembly Plant celebrates 100 years, highlighting its adaptation from the Model T era to producing modern SUVs and planning for electric vehicles.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul secures a $1.5 million settlement against Elite Staffing Inc. for engaging in no-poach and wage-fixing agreements.

Valvoline settles with several states, agreeing to stop its unfair non-compete clauses for hourly workers, as announced by Attorney General Kwame Raoul.

Illinois' first dockside cannabis dispensary opened in Fox Lake, offering both land and water access for customers, with a range of established cannabis brands available.

The Lion Electric Plant in Joliet, despite political support and job creation, struggles with underutilization and delayed subsidies which may affect its production and the wider environmental goals.

Clothing from the closed Oak Forest Hospital was donated to support migrants in Chicago through the Cook County Department of Facilities Management and New Life Centers.

Bally's merges with Standard General in a $4.6 billion deal and secures $940 million for its Chicago casino, with construction underway for a 2026 opening. The deal offers shareholders cash or retained stakes.

Illinois' Acting Insurance Director criticizes PBMs for driving up drug costs, citing a report on their market control and practices such as classifying specialty drugs in ways that may hurt independent pharmacies and consumers.