Business and Economy

Bloomington-Normal leaders are calling for better dialogue between lawmakers, Gov. JB Pritzker, and insurance companies such as Bloomington-based State Farm.

Bloomington-Normal home sales declined last year, though there are a couple positive signs. The Mid-Illinois Realtors Association said home sales were down 5.9% in 2025.

The Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council and YWCA McLean County are proposing significant public and private sector investment in affordable child care for the community, after a yearlong study.

There are big warning signs in agriculture right now. And many experts are warning an aid package announced by the Trump administration is not likely to go very far or come soon enough

According to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s monthly report of mass layoffs, PharmaCann has informed employees that it plans to close its cannabis cultivation plant in Dwight on Jan. 13.

Huge compensation agreements for the CEOs of Rivian and Tesla may not be excessive even though they range from several billion to a trillion dollars, according to an expert from ISU's College of Business.

The board of electric automaker Rivian has restructured the pay package for Chief Executive Officer RJ Scaringe that could net him $4.6 billion over the next decade.

Trump administration trade and regulatory policy initially hurt Rivian. Changes in the administration stance may now help some.

The head of electric vehicle maker Rivian says the future is not just EVs, it’s artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles. And it’s coming sooner than you might think.

Kevin Surace, an AI pioneer and futurist entrepreneur, will host a talk, "Win with AI Today: Practical Tips for Work, School, and Home," as part of ISU's presidential speaker series at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the Brown Ballroom of Bone Student Center.