Inflation
Consumer Price Index Rises in Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Inflation continues to impact Midwest metro region in March 2026
Inflation Surges to 3.4% in March as Iran Conflict Roils Energy Prices
The ripple effects of geopolitical tensions reverberate through the economy, pushing prices higher across the board.
Chicago Gas Prices Soar Amid Strait of Hormuz Closure
Experts warn prices could reach $6 per gallon if the key oil chokepoint remains shut.
Economic Policy
UK Fuel Prices Surge, Hitting £1.50 for Petrol and Diesel Skyrocketing
Geopolitics, market volatility, and consumer budgets collide at the pump
Russia's LNG Ambitions Stalled by Sanctions
Delays in Tripling Output Raise Questions About Energy Goals and Global Impact
Organization Claims $2 Billion in Taxpayer Savings Without TIFs
Illinois Policy Institute says Cook County TIF districts diverted funds from schools, parks, and other public services.
Economic Indicators
Ethanol Production Surge Rattles Grain Markets
High Inventories and Logistics Costs Reshape the 2026 Agriculture-Energy Landscape
Soaring Fuel Prices Squeeze Chicago Businesses and Residents Amid Iran Conflict
The war in Iran has destabilized global energy production, leading to the largest oil market disruption in history and spiking costs at the pump for Chicagoans.
Illinois Economy Shows Middling Q4 Growth Amid U.S. Uncertainty
State outpaces national growth but long-term outlook remains worrying
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