There was something refreshing about 2023, even with the troubles around the globe and in our national affairs. It was a year without a stultifying pandemic pall hanging over the news and daily lives.
The coronavirus remains with us, but at least many routines looked familiar. Air travel surged, hotel and convention business picked up, and people were back in stores. Offices are still downsizing as remote work becomes ingrained, but the return to normalcy qualifies for an honorary mention as a top story of the year in Chicago business.
