Cemetery Scrutiny, Concerts Still On: Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza says her office is inspecting Bohemian National Cemetery after a tip alleged mishandling of human remains, but Empty Bottle Presents says planned August and September concerts will proceed while the investigation continues. Local Business Rules: A Roscoe Village cafe lost its outdoor string lights after a city inspector said decorative lights aren’t allowed in the public way, even as other nearby businesses keep similar setups. Travel Demand: GBTA’s 2026 Business Travel Index projects global business travel spending will hit a record $1.71 trillion with more than 1.84 billion trips worldwide. Prediction Markets Clash: The CFTC used emergency authority to keep Kalshi operating nationwide as New York’s lawsuit and related state fights intensify, raising the stakes for how these platforms are regulated. Higher Ed Funding Pressure: A new critique argues legislation is squeezing colleges through unfunded mandates and endowment/tax burdens, making it harder to serve students and control costs. Illinois Economic Development: Pritzker’s Site Ready Illinois program awarded nearly $10.1 million to central and western Illinois projects to prep industrial sites, including water/sewer and road upgrades. Fed Focus on Inflation: Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee says inflation—not jobs—is the bigger threat to the U.S. economy as markets watch upcoming inflation data. Data Centers vs. Bees: Illinois experts warn that data center expansion could affect pollinators, citing concerns about electromagnetic fields and bee navigation. Funeral Home Lawsuit: A class-action lawsuit was filed against South Chicago Chapel after authorities found more than 50 decomposing bodies, renewing attention on Illinois funeral home oversight.