Chicago Business Activity Rises for First Time in Two YearsPost author:Empeiros CapitalPost published:January 30, 2026Post category:Uncategorized Business activity in the Chicago area rose to 54.0 in January, driven by increases in employment, new orders and production. 2026-01-30 15:16:00 Don Nico Forbes You Might Also Like U.S. Pending-Home Sales Fall UnexpectedlyJanuary 21, 2026 Unexpected surge in EIA Crude Oil Inventories signals weaker demandNovember 5, 2025 Trump administration plans to appeal Abrego Garcia decision, White House saysDecember 11, 2025