New agricultural hub looks to boost green energy, biz growth

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1. Agricultural hub for small biz, energy and produce sets up shop on the South Side

Green Era Campus recently launched with the goal of establishing an economic engine and community space in Auburn Gresham after transforming a site once used as an auto impound lot for the police.

2. Illinois law banning concealed carry on public transit ruled unconstitutional

The limited ruling applies only to plaintiffs in the case as both sides consider their next steps.

3. Striking CPS, Pace paratransit bus drivers get tentative contract deal

The workers went on strike last month seeking wage parity with similar bus driver pay hikes.

4. Soybean family buys $6 million Hinsdale mansion saved from demolition

The family-owned Incobrasa Industries, located 89 miles south of Hinsdale in Gilman, is the buyer listed in public records.

5. Blue Cross parent tries to simplify health plans with no deductible, no coinsurance option

HCSC is offering large employers an insurance plan that incentivizes using providers with "high-quality, cost-effective health outcomes."

6. Chicago faces serious belt tightening next year: Crain's Daily Gist podcast

Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the options on the table for the city to plug a nearly billion-dollar budget gap

7. Top earners at the American Hospital Association

Here's the latest compensation data for the largest hospital association in the U.S.

8. Insight Hospital to open new mental health clinic

The former Mercy Hospital will offer behavioral health services from the Ada S. McKinley organization.

9. Don't miss an enlightening talk on the business case for DEI

DEI has, in a few short years, gone from buzzword to flashpoint. Crain's is gathering a panel of thought leaders to explore the state of DEI initiatives now and what the future holds. Register by Sept. 17.

10. Mesirow looks to boost Florida footprint as clients head south

The Chicago-based financial services firm, which is buying Price Wealth Management in Florida, said a number of clients are partially or fully relocating to the state.