The city of Bloomington is holding "Hatch Bloomington," a business pitch contest with a $100,000 prize for transformative ideas, offering exposure and networking for entrants.

Stellantis offers buyouts and early retirements to UAW workers to reduce costs and adjust operations amidst industry changes. The offers include cash payouts and medical benefits.

The Monticello Nuclear Plant had an automatic shutdown due to a control valve issue. Xcel Energy expects no customer service impact and a quick return to full operations.

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled in favor of Rolling Meadows in a tax dispute with Arlington Heights over revenue from Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant due to a coding error by the state's Department of Revenue.

Printemps, a French luxury retailer, has opened a 55,000 square-foot store in New York's Financial District, offering high-end fashion and French-Haitian cuisine by Chef Gregory Gourdet.

A coalition, led by Get Covered Illinois, urges Congress to maintain enhanced premium tax credits, highlighting the risk of significant health insurance cost increases for Americans without these credits.

Mykel Lane won a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery with a scratch-off ticket from a Boca Raton 7-Eleven, opting for a lump-sum payout of $597,700.

Salt Lake City's Plov & Borsch, supported by a $100k city loan, prepares to offer Central Asian cuisine and a cultural experience, with a market component included.

Pima Federal Credit Union gains regulatory approval to acquire Republic Bank of Arizona, marking PFCU's expansion into Maricopa County with a $1.5 billion asset portfolio.

The City of Raleigh is hosting a free legal workshop on April 21st for small business owners, featuring legal sessions, a panel luncheon, and accounting education.

The Illinois Appellate Court upheld Emanuel Embry's 36-year sentence for the armed carjacking of a pregnant woman after rejecting his request for a new sentencing hearing.

Barnes & Noble is opening a new store in Grand Rapids on March 26 with author Erin Craig to attend the opening ceremony. This expansion reflects a wider growth in the book industry in the area.

Wayfair is set to open its second large-format store in Atlanta by 2026, following the success of its first Illinois store. Despite recent financial losses, the company is expanding its retail presence.