A multistate settlement led by Attorney General Kwame Raoul holds Cameo accountable for not disclosing paid endorsements, requiring the company to implement compliance measures.

Babies "R" Us is re-launching within 11 Kohl's stores in Illinois, with plans for a nationwide rollout, offering a range of infant products in a store-within-a-store model.

Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes a Tax Increment Financing district expansion in Pilsen to support local businesses and prevent displacement, increasing the budget from $115 million to $980 million.

Semicolon Bookstore has opened a new location on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, aiming to improve literacy in marginalized communities and diversify the area's retail scene.

Novelty Golf & Games, with its Bunny Hutch, celebrates 75 years with a jubilee, highlighting its status as a rare lasting family-run entertainment business amid modern developments.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul supports an Oregon drug pricing transparency law, alongside a coalition of 21 attorneys general, challenging pharmaceutical companies on cost disclosure.

Rihanna's fashion brand, Savage X Fenty, opens its first Illinois retail store at Orland Square Mall with an event featuring giveaways for early customers.

Severe storms in Chicago caused print newspaper delivery disruptions, leading the Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune to offer digital access. Over 134,000 residents lost power, prompting ComEd to seek additional help for restoration efforts.

Patel Brothers, a family-owned South Asian grocery chain, is celebrating its 50th anniversary, displaying growth from a small shop to 52 stores nationwide with diverse offerings catering to different South Asian communities.

The CROO study shows Illinois has the US's highest diversity in cannabis business ownership, with 59% of dispensary licenses held by minority or women-owned businesses.

Fox Valley Mall in Aurora introduced twelve new diverse, mostly minority-owned businesses, emphasizing economic inclusivity and growth potential for local entrepreneurs.

Illinois hits $1 billion in cannabis retail sales, with over $850 million from adult use and $150 million medical sales, reaching the milestone earlier than the previous year.

Northwestern College in Oak Lawn has closed after 122 years due to financial issues linked to federal fund delays.