Business

EPA Delays Proposed Spray Drift Rules After Farmer Backlash

Restrictions on wind speeds and nozzle heights were met with strong opposition from farmers and industry groups.

EPA Puts Proposed Spray Drift Rules on Hold

Farmers and ag groups successfully pushed back on restrictions they deemed too strict.

Farmers Weigh Strip-Till Investments at Fall Farm Shows

Declining crowds and lower crop prices mean tough decisions for no-till equipment buyers.

Payward Acquires Pioneering US Crypto Derivatives Firm Bitnomial

The $550 million deal values Payward at $20 billion and gives the company full CFTC licensing to operate a vertically integrated crypto derivatives business.

North Chicago Ranked Top Illinois City for Starting a Business

New WalletHub study names the suburb as the best small city in the state for entrepreneurs.

Local Childcare Center Secures SBA Financing to Acquire Facility

The Early Years Academy transitions from leasing to facility ownership with support from Illinois SBDC

Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club Transforms with Strategic Partnership

Executive Service Corps of Chicago helps nonprofit shift from tactical to strategic decision-making

DeerValley Unveils Refreshed Brand Vision, Strengthening Human-First Approach to Modern Home Living

The brand promises 'Human First, Smart Always' and a new slogan 'For The Way Life Moves' as it expands beyond traditional fixtures.

Creative Strategist Delivers TEDxTalk on Values Conflict and Personal Decision-Making

Shane Lukas of A Great Idea explores how value clashes affect the mind and body, offering a framework for living in alignment.

Nurses at Chicago's Rush University Medical Center File for Union Election

Nurses seek to join National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United in one of the largest NLRB filings in the city's healthcare sector.

Chicago Department of Aviation Hosts Annual Small Business Summit and Job Fair

The daylong event will feature workshops, networking, and job opportunities at O'Hare and Midway airports.

LinkedIn Report Finds Promising Job Prospects for Gen Z Grads

New data shows young professionals are rethinking traditional 9-to-5 jobs and finding opportunities in unexpected cities.

Chicago Firm Trims Stake in CoStar Group

Investment firm reduces holdings in real estate data and analytics company

Deere & Company Holdings Boosted by Xcel Wealth Management

Institutional investor increased stake in industrial equipment manufacturer by over 130%

Madison Air Solutions Raises $2.23bn in Largest US IPO of 2026

The air quality solutions provider begins trading on the NYSE under ticker 'MAIR'.