Class A office availability dwindling in downtown Chicago

Chicago Biz Journals 10/8 1:00A Alex Zorn

Finding new top-tier Class A office space is becoming harder as more firms demand it.

Chicago's McHugh Construction expanding into data centers and other new areas

Chicago Biz Journals 10/7 3:00A Wendell Hutson

McHugh Construction President Kinjal Patel spoke with the Chicago Business Journal about the company's current projects, what kinds of construction projects are on the rise in Chicago, and how interest rate cuts will impact the industry.

How tax incentives are fueling Chicago's data-center market growth

Chicago Biz Journals 10/7 2:00A Alex Zorn

CyrusOne broke ground on its newest data center in Aurora last week.

Why All Area W&W Towing sold to another Chicago-area towing company

Chicago Biz Journals 10/4 9:11A Wendell Hutson

With the sale of his company, W&W owner Early Walker aims to stay involved in the business and the larger industry. Here's how.

The soybean industry has more economical and environmental benefits than you think

Chicago Biz Journals 10/4 8:31A Nancy Kavazanjian

The world’s food and consumer packaged goods companies are at a crossroads: How can they reach their environmental targets while minimizing business risk? U.S. soybean farmers are uniquely positioned to solve these key challenges, but...

2 more luxury apartment buildings trade in downtown Chicago

Chicago Biz Journals 10/4 2:00A Wendell Hutson

Marlowe and The Parker are among the latest downtown apartment buildings to be sold as investors continue buying multifamily properties throughout Chicago.

Chicago Beat: Chicago search engine aims big, hydrogen fuel startup gets Army support

Chicago Biz Journals 10/4 1:00A Alex Zorn

In the latest edition of The Beat, we covered a Chicago search engine that's ready to grow after a recent raise.

Windy City Novelties buys another family-owned toy company

Chicago Biz Journals 10/3 6:48A Russell Gray

Windy City Novelties acquires a Kansas City-area company that has been owned by the same family for 70-plus years.

1% earners club in Illinois: Here's what it takes to make it

Chicago Biz Journals 10/3 1:00A Joanne Drilling

The 1% club is getting more exclusive. Here's how much you need to make to be in those ranks in Illinois.

Chicago Beat: Workbox moves HQ, NIH funding keeps coming

Chicago Biz Journals 10/2 3:54A Alex Zorn

In the latest edition of The Beat, we covered a Chicago startup that is moving its headquarters to Fulton Market.

New owner targets Chicago's Clark Adams Building for conversion to apartments

Chicago Biz Journals 10/1 9:57A Alex Zorn

A minority-owned development company has agreed to acquire an office building in Chicago's Central Loop that's been proposed for office-to-residential conversion.

Why Workbox is moving its headquarters to Fulton Market

Chicago Biz Journals 10/1 9:44A Alex Zorn

Flexible workspace provider Workbox is moving its headquarters to where it thinks Chicago's "center of gravity" is for new and exciting growing companies.

Ferrero opens $214 million candy factory in Bloomington

Chicago Biz Journals 10/1 9:33A Ben Miller

An Italian candy giant has expanded its Illinois presence with the opening of its new $214 million candy production facility.

Chicago's most asset-rich country clubs

Chicago Biz Journals 10/1 1:00A Andy Medici

Country clubs are reinvesting instead of pushing off deferred maintenance.

Why small businesses deserve big benefits

Chicago Biz Journals 9/30 7:00P Delta Dental of Illinois

In today’s competitive job market, employees are prioritizing comprehensive benefits, making them a key factor in choosing an employer. According to SHRM’s 2024 Employee Benefits Survey, health-related benefits — including dental coverage — are...