Chicago Corporate News

Chicago's leading business news source covers everything from local small businesses to Chicago's biggest corporations including the process of restructuring and reorganization, new hires and layoffs to consumer watchdog reports as well as industry updates from tech and retail sectors.

Our annual survey shows that the majority of chief executive officers are running their businesses from their homes or in hotel rooms. We also look into the surprising reasons that people quit their executive positions in the C-suite, as well as the benefits.

Employers are increasingly turning to "navigators", who can assist new employees in learning on the job. A Chicago tech firm recently partnered with a local university to offer this unique program nationwide.

Amazon employees evacuated the fulfillment center due to an fire early on Thursday morning. This happened after customers expressed their desire to stay open. The facility's reopening appears to have resumed after customers expressed interest.

Chicago is currently resurfacing its streets. This means that motorists will encounter lane closures in downtown. But before heading out onto the streets, make certain to check the tread depth of your tires and the pressure of your air.

A new study shows that nearly half of America’s top 100 airlines lose money. Numerous factors, including rising prices for fuel as well as an ever competitive industry of airlines can contribute to these financial struggles.

Save A Lot's owner has revealed plans to close all of its Chicago area stores; its remaining stores will operate in the same way. It could be a shock for those who are used to the cheap costs.

Tupperware Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a whistleblower lawsuit.

The aging population is increasingly turning to self-employment for income, but it can be challenging. Here are a few tips to help people get started.

Private equity company in the locality takes over stalled project. The reorganization of a rapidly growing Chicago company's headquarters could change the perception of that area located in the city's Loop District.

The federal government gears up to tackle an anticipated power outage, Illinois residents can anticipate the cost of their utilities rising in the summer, and then decreasing over the winter, as Illinois utilities attempt to maintain current rates through 2025.

Wendell Hutson is responsible for Crain's coverage of economic development, commercial real estate and other related topics. He received three A. Philip Randolph Messenger Awards from the National Newspaper Publishers Association. Prior to joining Crain's, Wendell Hutson covered entertainment, technology and commercial real estate for Los Angeles Business Journal, DNAinfo Press Release Chicago, Illinois Real Estate Journal, as well as Illinois Real Estate Journal.