South Side 'Shark Tank' gives small businesses the chance for more
It is a tough job being a judge, especially when you have to scour through 80 business plans and chop it down to three finalists.
It is a tough job being a judge, especially when you have to scour through 80 business plans and chop it down to three finalists.
Foot Locker closing 400 shopping mall locations to prioritize better earning stores
Foot Locker also said it plans to open some free-standing shops targeting niche consumers such as sneakerheads, children and higher-income shoppers.
Foot Locker also said it plans to open some free-standing shops targeting niche consumers such as sneakerheads, children and higher-income shoppers.
Amazon to cut 9,000 more jobs amid 'uncertain economy'
Amazon announced Monday that it plans to cut an additional 9,000 roles within the next few weeks amid the uncertain economic environment.
Amazon announced Monday that it plans to cut an additional 9,000 roles within the next few weeks amid the uncertain economic environment.
YouTube TV users will see 13% subscription price increase
The new price is $72.99 per month, up from $64.99.
The new price is $72.99 per month, up from $64.99.
Ways to protect your money amid the banking crisis
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato lays out tips for managing your money in wake of the recent banking crisis.
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato lays out tips for managing your money in wake of the recent banking crisis.
Banking woes prompt Americans to reconsider where they are putting their money
Dion Pouncil, principal at Pouncil Capital, talks about the current state of the banking industry and where Americans can trust putting their money.
Dion Pouncil, principal at Pouncil Capital, talks about the current state of the banking industry and where Americans can trust putting their money.
Little Village Discount Mall vendors protest eviction
Merchants in the Little Village community are expressing their outrage over the fate of the neighborhood's discount mall.
Merchants in the Little Village community are expressing their outrage over the fate of the neighborhood's discount mall.
Family-owned coffee shop opens in Avondale with help of community development grant
A new business is bringing a blend of coffee and culture to Avondale.
A new business is bringing a blend of coffee and culture to Avondale.
Regional Transportation Authority facing $730M deficit by 2026
The Regional Transportation Authority, which oversees Metra, CTA, and PACE, issued a warning it'll face a $730 million deficit in the next three years.
The Regional Transportation Authority, which oversees Metra, CTA, and PACE, issued a warning it'll face a $730 million deficit in the next three years.
New Colombian coffee shop, Magnifico, opens in Avondale
A new business is bringing a blend of coffee and culture to Avondale. Magnifico Coffee Roasters cut the ribbon on their new location Thursday.
A new business is bringing a blend of coffee and culture to Avondale. Magnifico Coffee Roasters cut the ribbon on their new location Thursday.
CME CEO Terry Duffy's wife carjacked in Chicago crime crisis
The wife of CME Group’s Terry Duffy was the victim of a recent carjacking in the Windy City, the chief executive said in a podcast episode published Thursday.
The wife of CME Group’s Terry Duffy was the victim of a recent carjacking in the Windy City, the chief executive said in a podcast episode published Thursday.
T-Mobile acquires Ryan Reynold's Mint Mobile in $1.35 billion deal
“I never dreamt I’d own a wireless company and I certainly never dreamt I’d sell it to T-Mobile." Reynolds said in a tweet.
“I never dreamt I’d own a wireless company and I certainly never dreamt I’d sell it to T-Mobile." Reynolds said in a tweet.
Chicago's women-owned businesses take center stage at South Side pop-up market
The Far South Community Development Corporation has provided women entreprenuers a location and and a network of support for their burgeoning businesses.
The Far South Community Development Corporation has provided women entreprenuers a location and and a network of support for their burgeoning businesses.
Regulators approve first major US railroad merger in 2 decades, impacting Chicago
The Transportation Board said that the new direct service "will facilitate the flow of grain from the Midwest to the Gulf Coast and Mexico, the movement of intermodal goods between Dallas and Chicago and the trade in automotive parts, finished vehicles, and other containerized mixed goods between the United States and Mexico."
The Transportation Board said that the new direct service "will facilitate the flow of grain from the Midwest to the Gulf Coast and Mexico, the movement of intermodal goods between Dallas and Chicago and the trade in automotive parts, finished vehicles, and other containerized mixed goods between the United States and Mexico."
Back of the Yards projects aims to revitalize area
The development is part of the mayor's Invest South/West Initiative.
The development is part of the mayor's Invest South/West Initiative.
Guinness brewery to open in Chicago this summer
Guinness is opening a brewery in Chicago later this summer.
Guinness is opening a brewery in Chicago later this summer.
Guinness brewery to open in Chicago this summer
Guinness has been renovating a former railroad depot at 901 W. Kinzie St. to make way for their new business.
Guinness has been renovating a former railroad depot at 901 W. Kinzie St. to make way for their new business.
Facebook parent Meta to lay off 10K workers
Facebook-parent Meta is slashing another 10,000 jobs and will not fill 5,000 open positions as the social media pioneer cuts costs.
Facebook-parent Meta is slashing another 10,000 jobs and will not fill 5,000 open positions as the social media pioneer cuts costs.
Pritzker signs mandatory paid leave bill for Illinois workers
Illinois will become one of three states to require employers to offer paid time off for any reason after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law on Monday that will take effect next year.
Illinois will become one of three states to require employers to offer paid time off for any reason after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law on Monday that will take effect next year.
Pritzker signs mandatory paid leave bill for Illinois workers
Illinois will become one of three states to require employers to offer paid time off for any reason after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law on Monday that will take effect next year.
Illinois will become one of three states to require employers to offer paid time off for any reason after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law on Monday that will take effect next year.



















