Illinois AG Kwame Raoul is set to distribute $70 million from a legal settlement with banks over rate manipulation claims, benefiting state bond issuers and whistleblower Edelweiss Fund LLC.

Bally's Casino advances with its $1.7 billion project in Chicago's River West, despite mixed reactions and the Mayor's concerns regarding deadlines and expectations.

AG Kwame Raoul leads 19 attorneys general in defending diversity initiatives against legal attacks, arguing their benefits and legality in a letter to the ABA and Fortune 100 leaders.

Barnes & Noble is opening a new store in Chicago's Wicker Park on July 31, marking its continued expansion in the city with a space in the former Noel State Bank building.

Harry Styles has opened a pop-up shop in Chicago for his beauty brand, Pleasing, which offers a variety of products, including a new nail polish collection and themed ice cream flavors.

Illinois exports hit a record $78.7 billion in 2023, with the state maintaining its position as a top Midwest exporter and ranking fifth in the U.S. This growth is partly due to a thriving Mexican market and support from the DCEO's trade programs.

Arhaus furniture store has opened in the space formerly occupied by Lord & Taylor at Westfield Old Orchard Mall, with Zara, Puttshack, and Pottery Barn also set to join the location.

Aurora City Council approves a $16 million reimbursement for CyrusOne's data center expansion on Aurora's East Side, with plans for two towers and more facilities.

Naperville's electricity contract, heavily reliant on coal, faces scrutiny as its 2025 renewal approaches amid calls for exploring clean energy and the City Council's refusal to hire consultants for future energy planning.

The family of ironworker Jeffrey Spyrka, injured in a Chicago construction accident, is suing Turner Construction Co. and Adjustable Forms Inc. for alleged negligence.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside a coalition of 32 state attorneys general, has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme to allow states to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) after a circuit court ruled against it.

Johnson & Johnson agrees to a $700 million settlement with 43 attorneys general over allegations of deceptive marketing of talc-based products like baby powder.

360 CHICAGO acquires floors once occupied by The Signature Room at the former John Hancock Center, with plans for the space not including a restaurant.