The Paper Store expands to Illinois with first Uncharted shop

Chicago Biz Journals 11/12 5:15A Wendell Hutson

The gift retailer will make its debut with a grand opening on Saturday at The Shops at Oak Brook Place.

Why NXT Capital is moving floors but staying put at its Wacker Drive address

Chicago Biz Journals 11/12 4:43A Alex Zorn

After a full analysis of their workforce and commutation patterns, financial services firm NXT Capital decided its best option was to stay put at 191 W. Wacker.

Want to install EV charging states at your building or business? These Illinois incentives can...

Chicago Biz Journals 11/12 3:56A Wendell Hutson

Developers and other businesses looking to build charging stations for electric vehicles in Illinois can get financial assistance from a variety of sources.

How affordable is Chicago? Here's how our costs compare.

Chicago Biz Journals 11/12 12:00A Joanne Drilling

Costs skyrocketed around the nation as inflation soared after the pandemic. Here's how it affected our metro's ranking for overall affordability.

Grant applications to boost tourism, economic development in Illinois are open

Chicago Biz Journals 11/8 9:02A Wendell Hutson

The state expects to award $1.7 million from the Tourism Attractions Grant Program and $600,000 from the Tourism Private Sector Grant Program.

Chicago Beat: VC firm expects to close new fund in 2025

Chicago Biz Journals 11/8 6:16A Alex Zorn

In the latest edition of Chicago Inno's twice-weekly newsletter The Beat, read about a new VC fund that's expected to close next year.

Hyde Park multifamily portfolio hits the market as neighborhood draws investors

Chicago Biz Journals 11/8 5:35A Wendell Hutson

The $830 million Obama Presidential Center underway now has brought more real estate investment to the Chicago submarket.

Chicago drops in Urban Land Institute's annual ranking of real estate market potential

Chicago Biz Journals 11/8 5:14A Alex Zorn

The city dropped nine spots in this year's ranking compared to the prior year.

Rivian opens EV showroom at Westfield Old Orchard shopping mall

Chicago Biz Journals 11/8 2:00A Wendell Hutson

Rivian has opened a second Illinois showroom at a local mall. Here's where.

Energize Capital expects to close new $265M+ fund soon

Chicago Biz Journals 11/7 6:10A Alex Zorn

As a local climate software investor prepares to close its latest fund, the outcome of this week's election could have a big impact on the future of climate tech in Chicago.

Chicago Beat: Why Pie moved to in-person work in Chicago

Chicago Biz Journals 11/6 4:19A Alex Zorn

In the latest edition of Chicago Inno's twice-weekly newsletter The Beat, read about a local tech startup's new funding and new philosophy around in-person work.

Chicago's retail vacancy hit a record low this year — here's why

Chicago Biz Journals 11/4 1:00A Alex Zorn

Chicago's retail vacancy dropped to a new low of 5.1% in mid-2024, according to a recent report from Marcus & Millichap.

Chicago Beat: Local medtech named best invention, TechNexus coworking expands

Chicago Biz Journals 11/1 4:58A Alex Zorn

In the latest edition of Chicago Inno's twice-weekly newsletter The Beat, read about a local medtech startup whose product was named one of the best inventions of 2024.

City Council approves $3.7M for workforce-development organization

Chicago Biz Journals 10/31 4:53A Wendell Hutson

The Chicago nonprofit plans to upgrade its headquarters using the tax-increment financing approved by the City Council.

Chicago medtech named one of the best inventions of 2024

Chicago Biz Journals 10/31 4:33A Alex Zorn

Chicago startup Prenosis Inc. received FDA approval for its latest innovation, an artificial-intelligence-driven medical device that Time thinks was one of the best inventions of 2024.