The Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago's West Loop showcased handcrafted goods and attracted crowds, with 170 artists including unique items like gender-neutral cheetah sweaters and music-pairing candles.

AG Kwame Raoul and 18 state attorneys general defend the Fearless Foundation's work supporting Black women entrepreneurs against a legal challenge interpreting the Civil Rights Act of 1866.

The Illinois Commerce Commission rejected grid plans from ComEd and Ameren, citing non-compliance with the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, and called for revisions within three months.

State regulators in Illinois blocked ComEd's $1.47 billion rate increase and Peoples Gas' $134 million pipeline funding, aligning with state energy goals.

Dusek's Tavern in Pilsen, Chicago is closing on December 31 after a decade, including a period as a Michelin-starred venue, amidst a wave of city restaurant closures.

Heartland Alliance in Chicago lays off 65 workers and closes its affordable housing unit due to financial issues, with some former employees claiming a lack of proper layoff notice.

Google is set to renovate the Thompson Center in Chicago, preserving its atrium, enhancing sustainability, and adding retail, as part of its transformation into a Google hub.

Over 200 Chicago businesses closed in support of a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, with locals rallying to protest the ongoing conflict and the U.S. veto at the UN.

Discover Financial Services appoints Michael G. Rhodes as CEO and President, succeeding interim CEO John Owen, to guide the company through strategic and financial challenges.

Illinois gas prices are declining, with an average of $3.83 per gallon in Springfield, but higher prices elsewhere in the state and cheaper options across state borders due to tax differences.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul reached a settlement with CSL Plasma Inc. to amend their practices for accommodating donors with disabilities following a lawsuit over ADA violations.

NorthShore and Edward-Elmhurst rebrand as Endeavor Health.

Michael Fassnacht steps down as World Business Chicago CEO, leaving a legacy of advocacy.