Economy
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Elgin mayor stresses ‘stability’ in annual State of the City addressJan 15, 2026 2:45 pm - Elgin Mayor David Kaptain told business leaders this week that the city’s focus on financial and governmental stability over the past 10 years will help them navigate the next 10.
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Inflation cooled slightly in December though it remains above Fed's target
Jan 13, 2026 9:14 am - WASHINGTON — Inflation cooled a bit last month as prices for gas and used cars fell, a sign that stubbornly elevated cost pressures are slowly easing. Consumer prices ro...
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Trump visits Ford plant and defends his tariffs, hoping to counter jitters about the economy
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Top central bankers express ‘full solidarity’ with Fed Chair Powell in clash with Trump
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DOJ investigation of Fed Chair Powell sparks backlash, support for Fed independence
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‘Til debt do us part: Planning for your business to not go as plannedJan 10, 2026 12:45 pm - Across suburban Chicago, many people will start new businesses this year, and many of them will have more than one owner. While starting a business is relatively easy, keeping it free of conflict is much more difficult. That is why taking affirmative steps to protect both the owners and the company is paramount.
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Economic outlook: What to expect in 2026Jan 10, 2026 12:30 pm - President Donald Trump’s reelection in 2024, the tariff shock in 2025, and geopolitical events along the way have left investors wondering what comes next.
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More workers are stuck in part-time jobs, in warning for the economy
Jan 09, 2026 9:36 am - In a slowing labor market, even people with jobs are increasingly making do with less-than-ideal arrangements. They’re stuck in part-time positions or patching together multiple jobs to make ends meet, employment data shows.
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As Trump promises Venezuelan renaissance, locals struggle with crumbling economy
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Sluggish hiring closes out a frustrating year for job seekers though unemployment slips to 4.4%