Editorial: Chicago’s broken olive branch to businesses

Many folks in downstate Illinois rightfully lament Chicago’s outsized influence in the state, especially its caustic attitude towards businesses.

Chicago’s outgoing Mayor Lori Lightfoot couldn’t help but take routine potshots at corporate leaders and corporations in the city and across the state for not doing enough, instead of talking seriously about fixing problems like crime and an exodus of workers from the state.
Her unhelpful comments might be red…