Merchandise Mart
Despite Warnings, Many Brown Line Commuters Unaware Of Upcoming Bridge Work
Riders have been warned for weeks, but apparently only now are some beginning to think about how they’ll get around, even though work to rebuild the Wells Street bridge over the Chicago River will cut off the Brown Line’s access to the Loop for 10 days.
Becoming Senior Management In Chicago: A Recruiter’s Advice
Do you have what it takes to be senior management? If so, now is the time to act.
Man Shot Near Merchandise Mart, East Bank Club
A man was shot outside the downtown Merchandise Mart Wednesday morning as commuters were walking to work.
Reznick Group To Move Headquarters From Skokie To Chicago
For the second time in five days, Mayor Rahm Emanuel is announcing that he’s lured an employer from the suburbs to the city.
Motorola To Shift 3,000 Jobs From Suburb To Chicago’s Merchandise Mart
Google will move its Motorola cell phone unit from suburban Libertyville to Chicago’s Merchandise Mart next summer.
Cara Health: Using Voice Technology To Determine Patient Needs
Cara Health started in Dublin, but has now moved to Chicago and is among the innovators at the 1871 Incubator in the Merchandise Mart.
Google Reportedly Interested In Merchandise Mart Space
Industry sources say Google is talking about moving its latest acquisition, Motorola Mobility, from the suburbs to the famous and roomy Chicago building.
NeoCon Shows Off New Phone Booth For Cell Phones
Wednesday is the last day of NeoCon at the Merchandise Mart – the event where manufacturers show off everything for office interiors.
Daley Reflects On First Year Of Retirement
More than a year after leaving office, Richard M. Daley reflected on his time as mayor on Monday, and spoke about missing his late wife Maggie, missing everyday people, and even missing the media who covered him for almost a quarter century as mayor.
Chicago Cop Assigned To Patrol Merchandise Mart
With about 1,400 vacancies, the Chicago Police Department has a critical shortage of officers. Perhaps that’s one reason why police sources are upset with police brass assigning a cop to patrol a privately-owned downtown building.
Linda Blair In Town For ‘Exorcist’ Screenings
Linda Blair, the child star of “The Exorcist,” is in town for screenings of the 1973 film.
Google Maps Almost Have Chicago Down, But Not Quite
If you search Google for “Merchandise Mart,” your results will come back accompanied by a convenient map plotting its location for you. But the map points to the Drake Hotel.
Landmarks To Turn Lights Out For Earth Hour
Several Chicago area landmarks will go dark Saturday night for at least an hour as Illinois takes part in Earth Hour.
Theft Shuts Down Power On Brown Line Near Mart
Police activity at the Merchandise Mart CTA platform forced the agency to shut down power in both directions for about 15 minutes this afternoon.
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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