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When David MacLennan put plans in motion to step down as Cargill Inc.’s chief executive officer, his transformation of the global grains trader into a protein powerhouse was looking particularly shrewd.

Guggenheim Partners is keeping most of its Chicago offices closed, with a number of employees relocating, the latest symbolic blow to a city reeling from the high-profile exit of Ken Griffin’s Citadel.

As American states such as California grapple with harsher and more frequent droughts, the US Midwest is touting its ample water supplies to spur economic growth.

The insurer is investing in startups, including insurtech Surround Insurance, to generate positive social impact alongside financial returns.

Chicago’s $6 billion Lincoln Yards mega development is in talks to receive new financing after delays in getting approvals from the city set the project behind schedule.

Glencore Plc-backed agriculture trader Viterra is in talks to merge with US rival Bunge Ltd., people with knowledge of the matter said.

Illinois is readying a special team to tackle potential violence and prevent crises in Chicago during Memorial Day weekend.

Commodity markets are bracing for a long-awaited deal that would create a $25 billion behemoth capable of competing with the world’s biggest agricultural players.

Chicago business leaders are pledging money and jobs to address rising crime, a plan aimed at reviving the city and bringing workers back to its hollowed-out downtown.

The most important data point used to gauge the health of the U.S. coffee industry has suddenly gone dark, giving an added advantage to the biggest trading houses and roasters.