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Business & Economy

The latest on new businesses, economic trends, market shifts, and the people driving the local economy.

Kamilla Cardoso of the Chicago Sky celebrating a successful shot, having achieved a career-high 30 points and a WNBA perfect shooting record.

Kamilla Cardoso scores 30, Sky's record-setting night

Kamilla Cardoso scored a career-high 30 points for the Chicago Sky on Friday, making all 13 of her field goal attempts — a new WNBA record for perfect shooting.

Rafael Mendoza· Jun 29· 3 min read

ProtectMyIT Gives CFOs a Framework for Balancing Internal IT Skills and Managed Support

The Stagnant Corporate Leadership Problem and How Scott Abbott Solves It

Chicago braces for extreme heat index near 100 degrees

Rafael Mendoza · Jun 29

Supreme Court Ends TPS for Haitians and Syrians Nationwide

Rafael Mendoza · Jun 27

Chicago skyline at dusk with a large parking meter casting a shadow over money, representing the city's $3.3 billion parking meter bid.

Mayor's $3B Parking Meter Bid Tops Investor Offer

Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration reportedly offered $3.

Rafael Mendoza· Jun 26· 3 min

A diverse group of people waiting in a clinic in Illinois, illustrating the increased demand for abortion services.

Illinois abortion laws see rising demand strain support systems

In 2025, Illinois became the destination for nearly a quarter of the 142,000 people who traveled out-of-state for abortions, according to a Guttmacher Institute report cited by Capitol News Illinois .

Rafael Mendoza· Jun 24· 3 min

Analysis & Trends

City efforts to boost small businesses face persistent hurdles

Rafael Mendoza · Jul 31