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  1. People with instruments perform on stage behind standing microphones
    Old Town School of Folk Music

    How Old Town School of Folk Music brings the sounds of the world to Chicago

    Blog Post
    by Jack Benjamin

    If, as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote, "music is the universal language of mankind," then the Old Town School of Folk Music is a great place to become fluent.

  2. An aerial view of farm equipment harvesting a field
    Joshua A. Bickel / AP

    Why are foreign investors buying land in Illinois, and what does it mean for the state?

    Blog Post
    by AJ Caughey

    In Illinois, Chinese investors own only about one square mile of land, while Portuguese, Italian, and Canadian interests hold over 760 square miles combined.

  3. A person wearing latex gloves handles small sprouts in pots
    Anatoliy Gleb

    From stockyards to plant protein, Chicago is a leader in global food innovation

    Blog Post
    by AJ Caughey

    Chicago already has one of the nation’s largest food manufacturing workforces. The city is positioning itself to become the global leader in food innovation and manufacturing.

  4. President Joe Biden shakes hands with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
    Susan Walsh / AP

    Majority of Americans Want to Strengthen or Expand US Alliances

    Blog Post
    by Dina Smeltz, Libby Berry

    The public continues to believe such security relationships benefit both the United States and its allies.

  5. The Fantuan sign with a parking lot pictured behind it
    AJ Caughey

    How does Asian food delivery app Fantuan compete with Uber Eats and Grub Hub in Chicago?

    Blog Post
    by AJ Caughey

    Fantuan, which specializes in Asian cuisine, started delivering in the city in 2020 and earlier this year bought out its Chicago-based rival.

  6. Two people at the front of a boat with the Chicago skyline behind them.
    Alejandro Reyes/Choose Chicago

    "It's hard to compete with Mickey Mouse": Why Chicago recruits international influencers to promote the city

    Blog Post
    by AJ Caughey

    Chicago's strategy to boost international tourism through partnerships, like Brazilian influencer Lucas Estevam, aims to attract diverse audiences with tailored experiences.

  7. An aerial view of Chicago
    AP Photos

    Underground climate change is slowly sinking Chicago and cities across the globe

    Blog Post
    by Nicole L. Cvetnic

    We know Venice is sinking. What about Chicago, which accounts for about 234 square miles of land?

  8. Woman bicycling against the Chicago skyline blanketed in haze from Canadian wildfires
    AP Photos

    From pollution to solutions: How global cities are tackling poor air quality

    Blog Post
    by Renata Sago

    As Chicago and other global cities increasingly grapple with poor air quality, solutions to the problem vary by location.

  9. In-motion image of racecars with the Chicago skyline in the background
    Morry Gash / AP

    Monaco on Lake Michigan? How NASCAR's second annual street race hopes to boost Chicago's economy

    Blog Post
    by Jack Benjamin

    Vying for international expansion, NASCAR's Grant Park race—akin to iconic global events like Monaco GP—bolsters Chicago's economy with a $109M impact.

  10. Michigan Governor Whitmer with then ROC(Taiwan) Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu, during her visit to Taiwan in March
    MOFA, Republic of China (Taiwan)

    How Midwestern states are courting Taiwanese investment

    Blog Post
    by AJ Caughey

    Despite Illinois's trade ties with Taiwan, other Midwest states have taken steps that Illinois hasn’t to deepen their government’s relationship with Taipei.