Chicago Corporate News

Chicago's leading business news source covers everything from local small firms to Chicago's largest companies including restructuring and reorganizations efforts hiring new employees and layoffs to consumer watchdog reports as well as information from the retail and technology sectors.

An increasing number of chief executives are running their businesses at home or in a hotel room our annual survey reveals the most popular places where this trend occurs. In addition, we look into some unexpected reasons people leave C-suite jobs as well as the advantages.

Employers are increasingly turning to "navigators" who are able to assist new employees in learning on the job. A Chicago tech company recently joined with a local school in providing this 'first-of-its-kind' program throughout the nation.

Amazon employees were forced to leave the fulfillment center following the fire that broke out on early on Thursday morning. The evacuation was prompted by customers who expressed their desire for it to stay operational. The facility's reopening seems to be on the cards after customers expressed interest.

Chicago is currently working on resurfacing its streets, meaning drivers may encounter lane closures on several major roads throughout the city. Before you drive make sure you check your tire tread depth and pressure.

A new study shows that over half of America's top 100 airlines fail to make money. These financial problems result from a range of factors including increasing fuel prices and a more aggressive airline industry.

Save A Lot's owner has announced plans to sell all of its Chicago store locations; the remaining ones will continue operations as usual. It could be an unexpected shock for shoppers who are used to shopping there at low prices.

Tupperware Brands, the company that invented food storage decades ago, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following the whistleblower lawsuit.

More seniors are taking on self-employment to earn a living however, it's not easy. Here are some tips to help them get started.

Private equity firm from the area takes over a stalled project. Reorganization of the fast-growing Chicago company's headquarters could change the perception of this location in Chicago's Loop District.

As the federal government prepares to address an anticipated power outage, Illinois Press - please click the next page, residents can anticipate their utility bills rising in the summer, and then decreasing over the winter as Illinois utilities try to keep current rates through 2025.

Wendell Hutson is responsible for Crain's coverage of economic development commercial real estate, and other related topics. He was awarded three A. Philip Randolph Messenger Awards from the National Newspaper Publishers Association; Prior to joining Crain's Wendell was a reporter covering entertainment, technology, commercial real estate for Los Angeles Business Journal as in addition to DNAinfo Chicago and Illinois Real Estate Journal.