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The economy — and life —has changed a lot since.

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.

Attending the national convention as a delegate can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but it comes at a price.

Restaurants near the DNC taking place in downtown Chicago were hoping for a shot in the arm from the event, but some are discouraged.

Chicago has one of the highest unemployment rates of any major U.S. city.

Work permits can increase wages, workforce participation and job potential for undocumented immigrants.

And working from home expands job opportunities for people with disabilities of all ages.

Training in high-tech and the skilled trades are attracting students' interest the most.

Because data lags, the current level is uncertain. Plus, key factors like unemployment and the commercial property market are volatile.

The U.S. has a lot of gas stored up this year, and prices are accordingly low.