Multifamily property manager WPD Management expands to Chicago's West Side

Chicago Biz Journals 12/3 8:25A Wendell Hutson

A Chicago-based multifamily property manager has expanded to Chicago's West Side but has no plans for the city's North Side.

Mixed-use building near Northwestern University sells for $17M

Chicago Biz Journals 12/3 3:39A Wendell Hutson

A mixed-use building near Northwestern University in Evanston, IL was acquired for $17 million by a private buyer.

Florida REIT Xenia Hotels to sell Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago for $36 million

Chicago Biz Journals 12/3 3:22A Ben Miller

"The Chicago market ... has been challenged over the last decade due to multiple factors, such as outsized expense inflation and new hotel supply growth," Xenia Hotels said.

From printing to coffee, this startup brings office amenities to the remote worker

Chicago Biz Journals 12/3 3:17A Jim Dallke

PrintWithMe launched printing delivery during the pandemic. Now it's bringing smart coffee kiosks to apartment buildings.

United Way exec to depart, will lead Muhammad Ali Center in Kentucky

Chicago Biz Journals 12/3 1:41A Laurel Deppen

Marilyn Jackson, chief strategy and engagement officer at the United Way of Metro Chicago, has beed named president and CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky. She becomes first woman to permanently hold that leadership role at...

Former Cook County sheriff's officer from Burr Ridge charged with international drug trafficking

ABC Chicago 12/2 4:06P WLS

A former officer for the Cook County Sheriff's Department has been charged with drug trafficking, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Thursday.

Former Cook County Sheriff's deputy charged with allegedly trafficking cocaine from Mexico

WGNtv.com 12/2 3:35P WGN Web Desk

CHICAGO — A former Cook County Sheriff's deputy was arrested and charged for his alleged involvement in trafficking cocaine from Mexico into Illinois. Juan Carmona, 46, of Burr Ridge, was charged with calculated criminal drug conspiracy, criminal...

Tesla and Chicago's Radio Flyer make a Cybertruck for kids

Chicago Biz Journals 12/2 8:00A Jim Dallke

Tesla isn't producing its Cybertruck until 2022. But your little one can take a spin on its miniature lookalike, an ATV for kids Tesla's making alongside Chicago's Radio Flyer. Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and Radio Flyer announced Thursday the launch of...

Proper Title hires former Meridan executive Brent Fielder to help with expansion

Chicago Biz Journals 12/2 6:02A Wendell Hutson

Chicago-based Proper Title LLC hired Brent Fielder as its new executive vice president of business development.

Townhomes open in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood

Chicago Biz Journals 12/2 5:24A Ben Miller

The townhomes range in size from 2,895 to 3,475 square feet and start at $1.13 million.

You can book the Home Alone house in Winnetka on Airbnb

Chicago Biz Journals 12/2 4:01A Jim Dallke

Looking to get in the holiday spirit? How about spending a night in the Home Alone house, where you can relive the iconic '90s film and even participate in some holiday hijinx.

Ford's Chicago-built Explorer sales slowly rebounding

Chicago Biz Journals 12/2 3:23A Ben Miller

After starting the year off slow and having to shut down its Chicago manufacturing plant frequently because of a lack of computer chips, Ford Motor Co.'s Chicago-built Explorer sales have begun to rebound. In the Dearborn automaker's (NYSE: F)...

Marijuana-themed sandwich shop Cheba Hut opening soon in Wrigleyville

Chicago Biz Journals 12/2 2:12A Ben Miller

Franchisee Brian O’Kelly said he's opening in Wrigleyville on December 13.

Family or business? Here’s how you can say yes to both

Chicago Biz Journals 12/2 1:16A Travis Dunn and Nicholas Maglio

Strong family business governance is a common and critical characteristic among businesses that thrive for multiple generations. The definition of family business governance In its most simple terms, governance is a set of processes for making...

Is now the time to sell your family business?

Chicago Biz Journals 12/2 1:16A John Secor, Ajit George, Kyle Go

In a market environment that continues to be fueled by historically low interest rates, record level stock market gains and continuing merger and acquisition activity despite the pandemic, many business owners may be asking themselves, “Is now...