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Index Shows Midwest Economic Growth Improved Slightly in February

This week, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago released February 2016 figures for its Midwest Economy Index (MEI). The MEI is a weighted average of 129 indicators designed to measure…

Case-Shiller Home Price Index, January 2016

Today, Standard & Poor’s (S&P) released January 2016 values for its Case-Shiller Home Price Index, which tracks the prices of existing single-family homes in 20 U.S. metro areas. The index in…

Local Employment Trends February 2016

Last week, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) released preliminary February 2016 data on unemployment rates for municipalities across the state based on the current population survey (or “household survey”). The fo

Chicago Tourism Metrics, February 2016

Making Chicago a premier destination for tourism and entertainment is a major part of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s Plan for Economic Growth & Jobs that WBC is implementing to drive growth in Chicago.…

February Home Prices and Sales Up Over Last Year

Today, the Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR) reported that residential sales in the city of Chicago increased by 2.1% since last year, with 1,528 sales in February 2016 compared to 1,497…

Local Employment Trends January 2016

Today, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) released preliminary January 2016 and revised* historic data on unemployment rates for municipalities across the state based on the current population survey…

Midwest Job Openings and Hiring Activity, January 2016

Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released January 2016 figures from its Job Openings & Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), which tracks job openings, hires, and separations (quits, layoffs and…

Case-Shiller Home Price Index, December 2015

Today, Standard & Poor’s (S&P) released December 2015 values for its Case-Shiller Home Price Index, which tracks the prices of existing single-family homes in 20 U.S. metro areas. The index…

January Home Prices and Sales Up Over Last Year

Today, the Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR) reported that residential sales in the city of Chicago increased slightly by 1.1% since last year, with 1,363 sales in January 2016 compared…

Chicago Tourism Metrics, January 2016

Making Chicago a premier destination for tourism and entertainment is a major part of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s Plan for Economic Growth & Jobs that WBC is implementing to drive growth in Chicago.…