Business & Economy
The latest on new businesses, economic trends, market shifts, and the people driving the local economy.
ProtectMyIT Gives CFOs a Framework for Balancing Internal IT Skills and Managed Support
For CFOs and finance leaders at CRE and SMB firms in Northern New Jersey, balancing the cost of an internal IT team against the rising tide of cyber threats presents a significant challenge. ProtectMyIT offers a strategi…
The Stagnant Corporate Leadership Problem and How Scott Abbott Solves It
Many organizations today face a silent but significant threat: stagnant corporate leadership. When leaders are not equipped for future challenges, innovation stalls, employee engagement plummets, and growth grinds to a h…
City efforts to boost small businesses face persistent hurdles
Mayor Mamdani's 'OPEN for Small Business' initiative in New York City alone includes over 50 reforms aimed at slashing red tape and boosting support for local enterprises, demonstrating a significant
Why Most Small Business Insurance in Dallas Fails: The Gary Daniels Insurance Agency Approach
Many Dallas small businesses are dangerously underinsured, with a 2025 report revealing 77% are one crisis away from collapse due to generic policies. Gary Daniels Insurance Agency offers strategic protection, addressing the gap between paper promises and real-world risk to eliminate these hidden dangers.
New Programs Offer Small Businesses Diverse Grants
LISC, a national non-profit, recently delivered $270 million in relief grants to approximately 26,000 small businesses.
Kamilla Cardoso scores 30, Sky's record-setting night
Kamilla Cardoso scored a career-high 30 points for the Chicago Sky on Friday, making all 13 of her field goal attempts — a new WNBA record for perfect shooting.
Chicago braces for extreme heat index near 100 degrees
Chicago faces three consecutive days with a heat index peaking between 100-105 degrees, a level the National Weather Service classifies as an Extreme Heat Warning.
Supreme Court Ends TPS for Haitians and Syrians Nationwide
More than 350,000 immigrants—6,000 Syrians and hundreds of thousands of Haitians—will lose their legal right to live and work in the U.
Mayor's $3B Parking Meter Bid Tops Investor Offer
Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration reportedly offered $3.
Illinois abortion laws see rising demand strain support systems
In 2025, Illinois became the destination for nearly a quarter of the 142,000 people who traveled out-of-state for abortions, according to a Guttmacher Institute report cited by Capitol News Illinois .
ICE Detains Street Vendor After Police Ticketed Her
After Chicago police ticketed street vendor Norma Salazar Perdomo for operating without a license on May 5, she was subsequently detained by ICE.
Obama Center Opening Celebration Events Kick Off June 18 2026
Barack Obama appeared to wipe away a tear during the grand opening of his Presidential Center in Chicago, an emotional moment witnessed by a global array of dignitaries and former presidents.
Explosion rocks Pilsen alderman's home amid political tensions
At 12:45 a.m. Saturday, a suspected firework detonated outside Chicago Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez's Pilsen home, shattering a window and marking a brazen act of political intimidation. This incident,
Chicago braces for severe weather after confirmed Illinois tornadoes
Over 150,000 ComEd customers woke up Friday morning without power across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana, a direct consequence of at least 17 confirmed tornadoes that ripped through the region
2026 NHL Mock Draft Defensemen Rankings: Top Prospects Emerge
Gavin McKenna, projected as the No.
Chicago Area Sees 17 Severe West Nile Virus Cases
Illinois has reported its first human West Nile virus-related death in 2023: an individual in their 90s from suburban Cook County, confirmed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (dph) .
Wrigleyville neighbors accept Mumford & Sons concert
A Mumford & Sons concert at Wrigley Field blasted past its 11 p.
CPS CEO Grilled on Gender Policies Before Congressional Panel
Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King faced intense grilling from Republican lawmakers in a U.
Old Gold Launches New Queer Community Events for Over-30s
On July 12, Old Gold will launch a new event series at Guild Row.
Midwest storms unleash 90 mph winds, causing widespread damage
By Thursday morning, nearly half a million residents across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan remained without power, a stark consequence of Wednesday's severe wind storms that saw gusts up to 90 mph.
South Side Peace Takeover Offers Alternative to Teen Trends
On May 25, Chicago Police closed DuSable Lake Shore Drive at 57th Street after approximately 1,000 people gathered in Hyde Park.
Bronzeville Alder Blames Parents After Teen Gatherings, Shootings
Over the weekend, seven young people, including a 12-year-old boy shot in the leg, were injured in separate shootings at unsanctioned youth gatherings in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood.
Chicago forecast: Rain, heat, and flood risk through Thursday
Just west of Chicago, storms have already unleashed rainfall at rates of up to 3 inches per hour, setting a precedent for the intense downpours expected to hit the city alongside soaring 90-degree tem
Stacey King, Bulls' longtime TV voice, dies at 59
Stacey King, a three-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls and a longtime broadcaster for the team, has died at the age of 59, according to The New York Times , ABC7 Chicago , and CBS News .
Lee Nominates Han Seong-sook: First Female PM in 20 Years
If confirmed, Han Seong-sook will become South Korea's first female prime minister in 20 years, marking a strategic move by President Lee Jae Myung to position the nation for an AI-driven future.
Chicago Cubs Social Media Silent on Pride Month in 2026
As of Tuesday afternoon, the Chicago Cubs' social media accounts remained silent on Pride Month 2026, a stark departure from previous years.
Pritzker leaders adjourn session, leaving Bears stadium deal uncertain
Illinois legislative leaders adjourned their spring session in 2026 without a final vote on a critical 'megaprojects bill,' effectively stalling the Chicago Bears' $2 billion stadium investment.
Illinois lawmakers pass bill restricting school cellphone use
By the 2027-2028 school year, every K-12 public and charter school in Illinois will be required to adopt policies restricting student cellphone use during the school day, following a bill sent to Gove
Lucky Strike Wrigleyville Permanently Closes Its Doors
Employees at Lucky Strike Wrigleyville received little to no warning before the popular bowling alley and arcade permanently closed its doors, leaving many suddenly jobless, according to Block Club Ch
Trump Tower Chicago Lands Tiny First Retail Tenant After 17 Years
Trump Tower Chicago's 70,000-square-foot riverfront commercial space secured its first tenant in 17 years, a 2,800-square-foot Mediterranean café.