KTGY, a Great Places to Work certified architecture and design firm, is making significant strides in expanding its high-rise expertise by appointing Sam Luckino as principal in its Chicago office.

Google is set to launch its first retail store in the Midwest at Oakbrook Center, a prominent suburban shopping mall in Chicago. According to a Chicago Business Journal report, the store will span 2,000 square feet and officially opens its doors on Friday, November 1. This location marks Goo…

Presidential candidate Donald Trump shared his vision for the U.S. economy at the Economic Club of Chicago on Tuesday, describing it as an "America first" approach that includes high tariffs and strict immigration policies, as reported by ABC7 Chicago.

Northwestern University is preparing for a major transformation at its Kellogg School of Management. The institution aims to develop a new state-of-the-art facility as part of its $600 million fundraising campaign. The new building is set to replace the Allen Center, which, post-demolition, …

Logistics company Parceljet Information Technology LLC is making strides in the U.S. market by entering the Chicago area. This Frankfurt, Germany-based firm has secured a significant presence in the Midwest by signing a five-year lease for a massive space in Montgomery. 

Workbox, a flexible workspace provider, is relocating its headquarters to Fulton Market, aiming to position itself amid what it describes as the city's new

The casino industry in Illinois is experiencing significant growth in 2024, driven by increased tourism and a more comprehensive array of gaming options. This expansion sets the stage for potential future developments, including the possible legalization of online casinos, which could furthe…

Global food producer Nestlé has announced CEO Mark Schneider will step down from the company and be replaced by fellow Nestlé executive Laurent Freixe beginning September 1.

To some, New Buffalo, Mich., a quiet escape an hour east of Chicago, could be labeled as quaint. But quaint doesn’t quite do the town justice. Not when you factor all the wonderful lodging and dining experiences that await you in this peaceful lakeshore town.

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) has officially announced the launch of its highly anticipated spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Southwest Airlines has revealed plans to alter its seating policy by issuing assigned seats for the first time in its 50-year history, in a bid to accommodate evolving customer preferences and improve its financial performance.

Cryptocurrency has increasingly found its way into the mainstream, extending its reach from niche technology circles to major political arenas. One of the most striking recent developments is former President Donald Trump's decision to accept cryptocurrency donations for his 2024 presidentia…

Parent company, Chicago-based Ferrara Candy, announced it will move production to another facility, impacting around 66 jobs at the existing factory. The plant's final day of operation will reportedly be October 11.

Juniors apparel store Rue21, a staple of U.S. malls, has declared bankruptcy and revealed plans to shut down over 540 stores, including 20 in Illinois, according to a report from the Chicago Tribune.

The University of Chicago Medical Center and Rush University Medical Center laid off employees on Thursday amid financial challenges.

Leading orthodontist brand Impress is poised to take on millions of global teledentistry company SmileDirectClub’s former patients after the latter’s bankruptcy last month. Chief of Orthodontist at Impress Dr. Kjeld Aamodt offers advice on how to choose the right specialist for clear aligner…

AMC Theatres, long known as the largest movie theater operator in both the USA and the world, has finished upgrading nearly all of its venues across the wider Chicago area to include advanced laser projection technology. 

California-based luxury jewelry retailer Marrow opened its first Chicago location in the city’s Gold Coast neighborhood this month, just in time for the holiday season.

On Wednesday, Google released an updated plan for its Thompson Center redevelopment project, with renderings of the company’s vision for the site. The tech corporation has committed to restoring the 40-year old building and converting the structure into office spaces by 2027.

On Wednesday, the City of Aurora broke ground on the new $360-million Hollywood Casino and hotel adjacent to the Chicago Premium Outlets. The new development will replace the existing Hollywood Casino Aurora, expanding its features and nearly doubling the size of its staff.

Cyber Monday 2023 is here, bringing steep discounts from major retailers like Amazon, Costco, and Shutterfly. Checkout all the best deals to make the holiday shopping season affordable and easy. 

i.c.stars, a Chicago-based workforce technology nonprofit organization, opened a new headquarters at 750 N. Orleans in River North with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week

From pairing tweed double-breasted vests with corduroy bow ties to color schemes of gold trim with midnight navy embroidery, Stock Manufacturing Company uniforms have graced the stage at the James Beard Awards and outfitted staff at some of the most prestigious restaurants in the country. No…

mHUB, a manufacturing and hardtech innovation center, expands this fall with a $50M acquisition and build-out of a historic 80,000-square-foot space manufacturing facility within Chicago’s Kinzie Industrial Corridor on the city’s Near West Side. 

The Magnificent Mile is known to tourists as a world-class shopping destination. The Evie plans on raising the stakes with their new upscale restaurant at 535 N. Michigan Avenue. It takes over the old Bandera space, a staple for over two decades on Michigan Avenue but has since become a memo…

A life-changing trip to India was all it took for entrepreneur Gretchen Hollingsworth to find her calling in fashion accessories. Having spent twenty years running her own candle making business Paddywax — and designing for notable chains like Whole Foods, Urban Outfitters, West Elm, Target …

In its efforts to provide world-class orthodontic care globally and now in the United States, invisible orthodontics provider Impress recently opened three new clinics in Chicago following its 2022 merger with West Coast-based orthodontic clinic Uniform Teeth. While traditional braces have b…

Coworking in Chicago has never been greener! In a recent study by Coworking Cafe, Chicago ranked 8 among the top 10 U.S. cities with the most sustainable coworking spaces.

As Chicago continues to bounce back from the Covid-19 pandemic, conventions have made their highly anticipated return to the events circuit. The return of conventions marks the continued revitalization of Chicago’s local economy. See which exciting expos are coming to the Windy City in 2023.

Logan Square’s long-standing ice cream and burger stop, The Freeze, has reopened for the season along Armitage Avenue. Officially reopening last Thursday, The Freeze’s return means one thing: Spring has sprung in Chicago!

Returning after its 2018 pop-up, makeup and skincare enterprise, Glossier is opening the doors and creating a permanent home in downtown Chicago. The store officially opened to the public on Friday, April 14, on the buzzing corner of Rush and Walton, right across from Versace and Lululemon.

Major tech companies Meta and Salesforce have announced plans to sublease large portions of office space in downtown Chicago.

Living in a dynamic city like Chicago, in a social media age where information is interpreted instantaneously, there are many stories of the past that are often forgotten or not shared from one generation to the next in this fast-paced and ever-changing world. In my recently released 245+ pa…

Blick Art Materials returned to downtown Chicago on Friday, Oct. 21, with the grand opening of its newest retail store, located in the Old Heidelberg Restaurant building. The family-owned, Chicago-based business had been missing from the Loop since closing its store on State Street late last…

Opening a new business is hard work. Maintaining a business is even harder. And in a world where political and economic volatility seems to be the new normal, today’s entrepreneurs truly need nerves of steel.