Illinois’ comeback story starts here.

Quote of the day, September 30

Quote of the day, September 29

Illinois child care providers sue SEIU for millions in wrongfully withheld union fees

Illinois child care providers are suing to recoup the dues they were forced to pay to the Service Employees International Union.

Researchers asked 1,002 Chicagoans about their city’s economy and here’s what they said

Hint: It wasn’t pretty.

By Austin Berg

Food-stamp enrollment still outpaces job creation in Illinois

Illinois’ dismal business climate continues to inhibit jobs growth, especially in manufacturing, as the state put 25 people on food stamps for every factory job created during the recovery from the Great Recession.

By Michael Lucci

I’ll have one!

Quote of the day, September 28

Quote of the day, September 26

Ald. Burke goes shopping

Food-cart ordinance creates new opportunities for restaurants and entrepreneurs

Now that Chicago has lifted its ban on food carts, Chicago’s food entrepreneurs can openly provide food to consumers – and established restaurateurs gain an opportunity to sell their products in new markets.

By Michael Lucci

Spending flood

Quote of the day, September 25

Caterpillar to cut 10,000 jobs, close and consolidate facilities

Caterpillar plans to cut 10,000 jobs and close 20 manufacturing facilities to save $1.5 billion annually.

By Amy Korte

Chicago aldermen vote to overturn city’s ban on food carts

The city’s culinary entrepreneurs may now pursue an affordable path to a legal livelihood.

By Hilary Gowins

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