Economy

Amtrak is performing well nationally, according to an Illinois-based member of the board of the nation’s passenger rail service. Illinois numbers were not as accomplished, according to Amtrak records.

As artificial intelligence budges its way into the business world, insurance companies are grappling with the changes to the kind of work that happens, the types of workers they need and how to develop them.

Most insurance companies, including State Farm and Country Financial, are already implementing AI across their businesses. Here's how they're going about it.

The electric automaker Rivian confirmed Thursday it plans to add a second shift for R2 production at its Normal manufacturing plant within the next two months.

With the passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, Congress approved the first major housing legislation in three decades. Illinois housing experts react to what that means for Central Illinois.

State Farm has slowed implementation of some controversial contract changes for its network of agents but retained its elimination of insurance benefits.

Arts Alliance Illinois, along with several other nonprofits and government partners, released a two-part study this week providing evidence of the creative sector's economic impact in Chicago — and across the state.

The fuel cost tracker Gas Buddy says the average cost of regular unleaded in McLean County is $4.82 per gallon, up from $4.20 last week.

Bloomington City Manager Jeff Jurgens said he's pleased with the redevelopment of the former Pantagraph print building on West Jefferson Street. The building has reopened with the 8 Bit Arcade, a retro-style video game and pinball arcade and bar on the main floor.

The average price in McLean County is up to $3.56 per gallon, that's 65 cents more than the price in February, according to the fuel cost-tracking website GasBuddy.com.