CHICAGO – Chicago prides itself on both its museums and its public spaces. It’s no wonder then that Thursday’s Chicago Plan Commission approval of the relocation of the Chicago Children’s Museum to Grant Park sparked such emotion. The children’s museum says it has outgrown its Navy Pier location and has long been in search of a new home.
CHICAGO – This week, Adam Fendelman and Brad Spirrison discuss the Chicago Cubs syndrome and how fighting the losing battle relates to everyday entrepreneurs.
CHICAGO – With evidence that the slowing economy is prompting employers to put the brakes on hiring, the summer internship assumes a new level of importance.
CHICAGO – The Chicago Transit Authority will inject $1.6 million into the Brown Line construction project in order complete the track realignment six months early.
CHICAGO – UAL Corp.’s board of directors will meet on Thursday and industry insiders say there will be three options for United Airlines that are up for discussion.
CHICAGO – If your commercial or residential building is lacking broadband connectivity, you might start seeing a lack of tenants. Broadband connectivity is one of the more...
SKOKIE, Ill. – Evanston Northwestern Healthcare says it will acquire Rush North Shore Medical Center in Skokie, Ill., the hospitals confirmed on Wednesday.
MOLINE, Ill. – Farm equipment manufacturer Deere & Co. reported on Wednesday that company profits rose 22 percent in the second quarter despite a weakened U.S. economy.
CHICAGO – In this week’s Reporter’s Notebook, we explain why even entrepreneurial geniuses have two strikes against them. We also highlight the accomplishments more...
CHICAGO – The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal on Monday from St. John’s United Church. This eliminated at least one obstacle facing O’Hare’s expansion.
Published: 5/13/2008 11:26:00 AM | State: Illinois | Source: MidwestBusiness.com
CHICAGO – The Tribune Co. has rejected a plan from the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority to buy Wrigley Field and will offer the Cubs and its diamond together.
Published: 5/13/2008 11:21:00 AM | State: Illinois | Source: MidwestBusiness.com
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreen Co. on Monday named Wade Miquelon (formerly of Tyson Foods) its new senior vice president and CFO. Miquelon replaces William Rudolphsen.
Published: 5/13/2008 11:14:00 AM | State: Illinois | Source: MidwestBusiness.com
CHICAGO – In this segment, NAVTEQ CEO Judson Green talks about his time as CFO of the Walt Disney Co., why NAVTEQ in Chicago went public and where it sits today.
Published: 5/13/2008 10:25:00 AM | State: Illinois | Source: MidwestBusiness.com
CHICAGO – Meeting your neighbors used to be as simple as knocking on the door and delivering a plate of cookies. The growing residential networking site LifeAt.com, more...
CHICAGO – Though health care insurance remains a coveted employment benefit, there are many firms that have dropped insurance or significantly underinsured employees.
CHICAGO – Cablevision Systems Corp. will buy the Long Island, N.Y. newspaper Newsday from Chicago’s Tribune Co. for $650 million, the companies announced on Monday.
Published: 5/12/2008 11:49:00 AM | State: Illinois | Source: MidwestBusiness.com
CHICAGO – Virgin America says it will petition the Federal Aviation Administration this week for landing rights to operate eight daily flights out of Chicago’s O’Hare more...
Published: 5/12/2008 11:41:00 AM | State: Illinois | Source: MidwestBusiness.com
INDIANAPOLIS – Eli Lilly in Indianapolis dedicated its recently completed $1 billion biotech R&D lab on Monday in a ceremony that was attended by Indianapolis mayor more...
Published: 5/12/2008 11:35:00 AM | State: Illinois | Source: MidwestBusiness.com
CHICAGO – Since taking control of the Chicago-based Tribune Co., chairman Sam Zell has made quick work of restructuring his new acquisition. The question now is how more...
GLENVIEW, Ill. – Illinois Tool Works will pay $2.1 billion to acquire British food equipment manufacturer Enodis as a way to further broaden its diverse holdings.
Attention, Earthlings: A Spring n-Counter Had Professionals Landing at the W CHICAGO – On April 24, 2008, Business Network Chicago welcomed a wide array of Chicago professionals to the Spring n-Counter. This evening at the W Hotel in downtown Chicago gave individuals from all facets of business an opportunity to network with class. The evening drew people from Chicago in marketing, IT and many other segments and allowed them to make connections, promote and share their enthusiasm for business and technology in the Windy City.
4/29/2008 4:20:00 PM
CHICAGO – On April 24, 2008, Business Network Chicago welcomed a wide array of Chicago professionals to the Spring n-Counter. This evening at the W Hotel in downtown Chicago gave individuals from all facets of business an opportunity to network with class. The evening drew people from Chicago in marketing, IT and many other segments and allowed them to make connections, promote and share their enthusiasm for business and technology in the Windy City.
