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The last time inflation was under 3% was March 2021
Aug 21, 2024
The economy — and life —has changed a lot since.
For this hog farmer, uncertainty in Washington is top of mind
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Sean McHenry
and Maria Hollenhorst
Aug 21, 2024
Will there be a new Farm Bill this year? Will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates? These are a few of the questions top of mind for Brian Duncan, farmer and president of the Illinois Farm Bureau.
Delegates spend thousands to go to the Democratic National Convention
by
Jordan Mangi
Aug 21, 2024
Attending the national convention as a delegate can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but it comes at a price.
Democratic National Convention not the pick-me-up hoped for by Chicago area businesses
by
Nova Safo
Aug 21, 2024
Restaurants near the DNC taking place in downtown Chicago were hoping for a shot in the arm from the event, but some are discouraged.
With Chicago in the spotlight during the DNC, how is the city's economy faring?
by
Nova Safo
Aug 21, 2024
Chicago has one of the highest unemployment rates of any major U.S. city.
The economics behind a new program protecting undocumented family members of U.S. citizens
Aug 21, 2024
Work permits can increase wages, workforce participation and job potential for undocumented immigrants.
Remote work has been a boon for older workers with disabilities
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Chris Farrell
and Alex Schroeder
Aug 21, 2024
And working from home expands job opportunities for people with disabilities of all ages.
For public good, not for profit.
Community colleges drive rebound in higher ed enrollment
by
Carrie Jung
Aug 20, 2024
Training in high-tech and the skilled trades are attracting students' interest the most.
Federal Reserve's path to 2% inflation could be short but tricky
Aug 20, 2024
Because data lags, the current level is uncertain. Plus, key factors like unemployment and the commercial property market are volatile.
Natural gas demand is down, but producers can't just turn off the tap
by
Henry Epp
Aug 20, 2024
The U.S. has a lot of gas stored up this year, and prices are accordingly low.