Hottest hiring markets: Here's where Chicago ranks

Chicago Biz Journals 9/3 1:00A Andy Medici

The job market is slowing nationally. Here's how we stack up locally — and which local industries are bucking the national trend.

National nonprofit champions to end the addiction stigma

Chicago Biz Journals 9/1 7:00P Shatterproof

Lacey is a Chicagoan in recovery who used substances for 14 years and knows the impact of stigma firsthand. As she says, “When I was struggling with substance use, people made me feel alone, judged and unloved. I constantly felt misunderstood by...

Chicago man remains held accused of road rage shooting on Steven Expressway

CBS Chicago (News) 9/1 9:39A Jeramie Bizzle

CHICAGO (CBS) A Chicago man remains held in jail accused of opening fire at a vehicle during a road rage shooting Saturday night on the Stevenson Expressway, DuPage County State's Attorney announced. Nicholas Ortiz, 24, appeared in court Sunday...

Executive insights: Youth Advocate Programs CEO Gary Ivory on helping communities answer the call...

Chicago Biz Journals 8/31 7:00P Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.

As communities look to transform public systems to become more effective and equitable, Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. is experiencing unprecedented growth. Founded in 1975 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, serving nearly 150 communities in 36...

Sale pending on another Hyde Park apartment building near the Obama Presidential Center

Chicago Biz Journals 8/23 1:00A Wendell Hutson

A sale for a large apartment building on Chicago's South Side is slated to close in the next two months.

TCCI slated to open EV Innovation Hub in November

Chicago Biz Journals 8/21 7:08A Alex Zorn

TCCI Manufacturing’s new electric vehicle Innovation Hub in downstate Illinois is expected to open at a critical time in the commercial EV space.

Hyatt to buy Standard International in deal worth up to $335 million

Chicago Biz Journals 8/21 5:59A Ben Miller

After the deal, Hyatt will open a new lifestyle hotel organization that will be headquartered in New York City.

What to expect at the Chicago Inno Fire Awards

Chicago Biz Journals 8/20 5:22A Annlee Ellingson

Next week, Chicago Inno will host its first in-person event since 2019, highlighting the 50 winners of the 2024 Inno Fire Awards and announcing the Blazer winners in each category. It's been a minute since the last time we did this, so here's...

How Third Road Management is positioning itself to reach more Chicago startups

Chicago Biz Journals 8/20 5:03A Alex Zorn

Learn more about John Frank's journey from a cushy finance job to launching a fractional financial services firm that has grown by three times in the past year.

Chicago's most expensive ZIP codes for housing

Chicago Biz Journals 8/19 1:00A Joanne Drilling

At a time when home prices have surged, these ZIP codes stand above all others as the most expensive in the region.

Mars seals $36 billion deal to buy Chicago's Kellanova, maker of Pringles and Pop-Tarts

Chicago Biz Journals 8/14 4:06A Douglas Fruehling

The deal is the largest ever in the packaged-food industry.

Chicago Public Media completes second build-out at Navy Pier facility

Chicago Biz Journals 8/12 9:50A Wendell Hutson

Chicago Public Media, a nonprofit that owns WBEZ Chicago and the Chicago Sun-Times, completed a second build-out for its Navy Pier location.

Illinois releases 5-year growth plan for economic development

Chicago Biz Journals 8/12 9:39A Wendell Hutson

Illinois’ 2024 Economic Growth Plan outlines a roadmap to attract investments, create jobs and support communities over the next five years in Chicago and the rest of the state.

Illinois Medical District sets grand opening for Welcome Plaza

Chicago Biz Journals 8/12 9:25A Wendell Hutson

A grand opening is set this week for a new Welcome Plaza on Chicago's West Side.

LL Flooring files for bankruptcy, will close 7 Illinois stores

Chicago Biz Journals 8/12 8:21A Ben Miller

Previously known as Lumber Liquidators, the company plans to close 94 of its retail locations nationally and keep about 300 of its retail stores open.