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Environmental Groups Tout Financial Benefits Of Cleaning Up, Improving Chicago River
“Water quality makes a tremendous difference in how we can interact with the river, but also provides us jobs; it provides us business revenue,” said Friends of the Chicago River executive director Margaret Frisbie.
Wisconsin Gov. Walker Stepping Up Efforts To Lure Illinois Businesses
Wisconsin is stepping up its efforts to attract manufacturers from Illinois.
Chicagoans: How To Be A Thought Leader In Your Industry
To be the best in Chicago, you have to think like the best in Chicago.
Local Businesses Cheer End Of NHL Lockout
So there may be a hockey season after-all, and nobody seems to be happier than those who operate businesses near the United Center.
More City College-Industry Parternships Unveiled By Emanuel Administration
The Emanuel administration highlighted new industry partnerships with city college campuses, which are becoming increasingly vocational.
Rep. Walsh: Chicago Is Raiding Businesses From Suburbs To Help ‘Crumbling’ City
U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) says Motorola Mobility’s decision to relocate to Chicago from Libertyville is another example of Mayor Rahm Emanuel raiding the suburbs to help city.
Some Firms To Shut Down During NATO Summit
Increased security, street closures and uncertainty about protests has companies such as Blue Cross/Blue Shield telling its workers to telecommute on May 18 and 20.
Protesters, Security Consultant Laugh Off Casual ‘Dress Code’ For Workers During NATO Summit
Dress down for the NATO protests if you work downtown? Both protesters and a security consultant for the NATO summit are laughing off suggestions that downtown office workers dress casually to avoid becoming targets of protesters.
Some Near NATO Summit Site See Opportunity For Business
A little over two weeks until the NATO summit is held in Chicago and one of the businesses in the shadow of McCormick Place plans to not only be open but hopefully do well.
Report: Restaurants Floundering Near Harpo Studios
Restaurateurs in the trendy Near West Side neighborhood that is home to Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo studios say they are struggling.
Enterprise Zones For Depressed Areas Set To Start Expiring
What has been called one of the greatest economic tools available in Illinois will disappear unless lawmakers take action.
Treasurer Rutherford: State Government Lacks Long-Range Planning
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford says it’s time for long-range planning to come to government, and the state should be run more like a business.
Nick’s Pizza Comes From Brink Of Closure To Plans For Expansion
A suburban small business on the brink of collapse is now thriving again, thanks to an outpouring of community support.
Chicago Students’ Game Mimics Real Stock Market
Chicago high school and elementary school students on Wednesday showed off their numbers in the Stock Market Game, a statewide competition that teaches students to analyze companies, pick stocks and manage risk.
Hyde Park Bookstore: Construction At Harper Court Has Hurt Business
Not everyone is thrilled about the sweeping redevelopment project that will bring a new hotel and university office building to Hyde Park.
Business Owner Claims He Was Misled About Contract For Work-Safety Seminars
A Chicago business owner claims he felt pressured into signing up for a service, and now he’s being sued for more than $17,000 to fulfill a contract. CBS 2′s Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Emanuel Defends Secrecy Of World Business Chicago Group
Mayor Rahm Emanuel — who prides himself on open government — is defending the secrecy that surrounds the work of his business group World Business Chicago.
Emanuel Seeks To Do Away With Some Business Inspections
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is proposing changing city licensing ordinances to do away with 16 types of city inspections.
Gov. Quinn Off To China Friday To Bolster Business Relations
Gov. Pat Quinn is leaving for China on Friday, in hopes of bolstering the state’s economic relationship with the country.
City, Groupon Team Up To Launch Chicago Ideas Week
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is teaming up with Groupon to launch Chicago Ideas Week, a forum for all kinmds of ideas from technology to the arts.
Most Popular News
- Woman Disputes Story Of Chicago Cop Who Shot Her DogTensions are boiling over in the Norwood Park neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest Side where an off-duty Chicago police officer shot and killed a dog, reports WBBM's Nancy Harty.189
- 3 Critically Hurt In Kennedy CrashThree people were critically injured in a crash on the Kennedy Expressway on the Northwest Side Sunday morning.271
- Woman Found Dead At O’HareA woman was found dead near a bus stop at O’Hare International Airport Saturday, authorities said.308
- Toddler Reunited With ParentsPolice on Sunday were looking for the parents or guardians of a little boy who was found in the West Side Douglas Park neighborhood.233
- A Dozen Illinoisans Come Within One Number Of $600M Powerball JackpotOne number in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing was the difference for a dozen Illinois players between being $10,000 richer and living the life of a multi-millionaire.389
- 12 Arrested After Youth ‘Flash Mobs’ Erupt On Michigan AvenueOne adult and 11 juveniles were arrested Saturday night after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic around North Michigan Avenue on the Gold Coast.410
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