Business News Analysis: The Economy WTTW News | December 23, 2009, 7:00 pm We look back at the state of the economy in 2009 and try to predict what might happen in 2010. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Related Stories These 61 Organizations Will Receive $3.5M in Illinois Local Food Grants Nicor Gas Rate Increase Cut by $140M After Settlement With Illinois Attorney General UIC Report Estimates $1.2B of Retail, Restaurant Activity Lost During Heightened Immigration Enforcement in Chicago Area Traveling Labor Day Weekend? Expect Busy Airports, Heavy Traffic and Higher Costs Travelers Flocked to Illinois Last Year, Generating More Than $88B in Economic Impact Proposed Ford City Mall Redevelopment Sparks Concerns From Some Neighbors Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread. Thanks to our sponsors: