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In the Downtown Chicago Loop, start your morning at one of a dozen airy boutique cafés and watch the kayakers on the Riverwalk from behind the window. Turn 90 degrees and choose which billion-dollar startup you want to explore that day.

New Space Takes Shape for a Very Healthy Sector

Why tourism rebounded faster in Mississippi than it did in other states.

Watch out, Chicago dogs; Illinois is now breeding an upstart plant-based alternative.

When it comes to solar power, looks can be deceiving.

Dr. Don Hillebrand, director of the Energy Systems Division at Argonne National Laboratory in the western Chicago suburb of Lemont, was named by Automotive News as one of the 100 most influential people bringing about the electrification of the automobile.

In late 2021, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA).

Recently announced projects from companies based in Italy and Canada will add nearly 1,000 jobs to the 381,000 already associated with foreign direct investment (FDI) in Illinois.

From diversity to workforce readiness, Illinois colleges and universities pioneer a new approach.

Here’s how Illinois took charge of the entrepreneurship race.

Can an old dog learn new tricks? With a workforce training metamorphosis, and a few million dollars
in aid, absolutely, and Illinois is all the better for it.

Illinois has 11 large business tracts ready to go to willing occupants.

The incentives bill that passed three years ago turned the state into an open house.

An Examination of Scores and Progress Across Illinois Infrastructure

Living the good life is easy to do in Mississippi.

Dynamism drives a diverse collection of regional economies.

DCEO director discusses recovery and role of incentives.

Intersect Illinois CEO reveals how private industry is reinventing the factory.

Chicago and the state perform at an elite level in winning capital deals.

Record-breaking investments spur a vibrant timber industry.

Whether meat, tamales or catfish, Mississippi delivers the personal touch.

In Tupelo, it’s always manufacturing season.

Mississippi added itself to the list of states producing electric vehicles (EVs) in February.

One week in January 2022 told you all you need to know about the attractiveness of Mississippi for logistics, distribution and e-commerce fulfillment operations.