Illinois will receive $23 million from opioid settlements with several pharmaceutical companies accused of deceptive practices that fueled the addiction crisis.

Boyd Gaming sold its 5% stake in FanDuel for $1.75 billion, with the rights now fully owned by Flutter Entertainment. This sale reflects a significant return on investment and positions Boyd for financial growth.

The MSU Surplus Store unknowingly gave out pens with hidden knives during a sale and is now asking recipients to check their items and contact them for safety.

Illinois ranked 13th in CNBC's Top States for Business list, up from 30th in 2019, showing improvements in education, infrastructure, and technology, under Governor JB Pritzker's economic strategies.

Jasper Therapeutics' valuation falls to $53 million following drug development errors and layoffs; focuses on chronic hives treatment after halting other research.

Marshall Excelsior Company is closing its three Michigan factories, resulting in 71 layoffs by March 2026. OPW, which acquired the company last year, aims to support affected workers.

Wistron InfoComm invests $687 million in two new facilities in Denton County, promising 888 jobs with an average salary of $63,000, bolstered by tax abatements and Denton's win over El Paso and Fremont for the sites.

St. Paul boosts small businesses with the CERT Program and addresses local developments including cannabis licensing, minimum wage increase, and public works projects, alongside business events and resources.

Delaware Public Service Commission approves Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's first gas rate hike in 9 years, increasing residential heating rates by 6% and non-heating rates by 6.5%.

CSX Transportation laid off 77 management employees in Jacksonville as part of a wider realignment that affected 125 managers company-wide, offering severance and transition support.

Time magazine included Dick's Sporting Goods and Duolingo on its list of the 100 most influential companies of 2025, highlighting Pittsburgh's growing corporate landscape.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel secures $720 million in settlements with eight opioid manufacturers, aiming to combat the opioid crisis and fund state mitigation efforts.

Philadelphia introduces free tax assistance for small businesses earning under $250,000, with multilingual support and eligibility criteria excluding landlords.