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October 07, 2025

Revitalizing Chicago Neighborhoods With Missing-Middle Housing

Cities thrive when working families, first-time buyers, and long-time residents can find homes they can afford. Yet in metro areas nationwide, the “missing middle” has quietly disappeared—These include the walk-ups,…

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October 03, 2025

October 2025: Economic Dashboard

At the Research Center at World Business Chicago, we’re tracking macro indicators for the U.S. economy and how they could impact the region closely. View the latest economic dashboard here.…

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September 19, 2025

Public Transit: The Backbone of Chicagoland’s Economy

Public transit isn’t just about trains and buses getting people from point A to point B. It’s about the daily life of our city and region: connecting workers to jobs,…

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September 12, 2025

With $100M projects fueling it, Chicago’s new WOW! Corridor makes vibrancy our most compelling case for investment.

Vibrancy provides the infrastructure that powers growth. In Chicago, culture, sports, and immersive activations are more than experiences; they are drivers of jobs, contracts, investments, and reputation that shapes our…

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September 04, 2025

Top Schools & World-Class Universities Fuel a Talent Pipeline that is Driving Business Growth in Chicagoland.

Chicagoland’s schools — from elementary through world-class universities — are one of the region’s greatest assets and a major reason why people and businesses choose to build their futures here.…

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August 28, 2025

Accessible. Vibrant. Unstoppable: Chicago’s Formula for Global Appeal

Chicago’s reputation as one of the world’s great cities is no accident. From legendary music festivals and blockbuster events to curated art fairs, farmers markets, world-renowned architecture, iconic museums, Michelin-starred…

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August 28, 2025

Chicago Tops Peers in Gensler’s City Pulse Survey for Connection and Belonging

Chicago is once again in the global spotlight. This recognition echoes what Chicagoans already know: our city thrives on energy, opportunity, and everyday vibrancy. From food and festivals to walkable…

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August 28, 2025

From a World Business Chicago spinout to a national leader, mHUB is proving the future of hardware innovation can be built in the heart of Chicago.

Chicago’s innovation ecosystem is fortunate to be home to powerhouse organizations like mHUB, Current, and others that fuel collaboration, economic growth, and industry leadership. These hubs not only provide resources…

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