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02.26.2026

Global Traditions. Global Trade. Chicago at the Center.

Hundreds of millions of people around the world celebrate Lunar New Year — observed across China, Vietnam, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Mongolia, and beyon

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Industries & Innovation

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02.26.2026

Balancing Growth, Community Impact, and the Needs of a Data-Driven Economy

Data centers have emerged as one of the most consequential infrastructure investments of the twenty-first century. The global data center market was estimated at approximately $387 billion in 2025, wi

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02.26.2026

Nearly 5 Million Workers Position Chicagoland a Destination for Growth

Chicagoland’s economy is in a moment of profound transformation — and our greatest advantage in navigating it is our workforce. As outlined in Chicago 2050 | A Plan for Economic…

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02.26.2026

Turning Chicago’s Cultural Strength Into Economic Power

Chicago has always been a city that creates. A city that originates. A city whose ideas, culture, architecture, and innovations don’t just shape neighborhoods — they shape the world. From…