As long as Illinois continues its current political climate, I do not believe you need to worry about NWI.

How can we, as investors/small business owners, adjust to the evolving climate that our businesses/personal finances are facing right now?

Trying to learn about the investment climate there. 

A central AC unit is one of the more expensive items to replace and repair....if the climate in your area, plus the demographics renting your property, allow you to get away with it, then there are advantages to putting the responsibility on your tenant to buy and install a window unit, and you already said they pay for electricity.

See if zoned correctly or you can get Special Use permit.Then on/off access from NJ 35.Don't do Climate control. 

Cost containment is prudent for companies when the business climate shifts, so I don't fault him for making these type of business decisions.

Due to land and political climates in these prime areas there is virtually zero chance supply will ever meet demand in the near and mid term future.

Despite climate deniers the science is real.

. :-)) They buy where they want to live that have the qualities they value and fit in with their lifestyle...and where they can afford.I do enjoy the climate and the coastline in California so I'm resigned to paying "The Sunshine Tax".

They should be fairly consistent, and with ga few, you should get a great idea of what you should pursue that can provide value (the true secret to everything) to the world.For example, this is from an old DISC profile of mine -- it looks like I'm in the right career: Based on how you prefer to behave, an ideal climate for you is one that provides you with:• Highly specialized assignments and technical areas of responsibility.• Operating procedures that support sometimes complex processes.• Variety in the work tasks and multiple projects.• Freedom of speech and expression.• Activities to get and maintain the attention of others.• Quality standards in which to support and maintain.• An environment that supports your critical thinking skills.• A democratic supervisor and work environment