Amy Yee

The annual event is part of a program organized by the tech nonprofit P33 to support historically underrepresented founders in Chicago.

The nonprofit has four restored Pullman homes open to the public for tours and ramped up service at its cafe, which is the neighborhood’s only coffee shop.

Companies opened their doors to promote manufacturing as part of an initiative led by World Business Chicago.

Meanwhile, the Batavia-based company opened a Forest Park location last week as it continues a national expansion plan, announced earlier this year.

A lawsuit filed by seven Chicago-based companies said an expedited application for large companies was a “nail in the coffin for the minority and/or women-owned independent transporters, including the plaintiffs.”

An AARP analysis comes ahead of U.S. elections as voters cite the economy as the most important issue to them.

The Urbana-based auto parts maker is owned by billionaire Shahid Khan, owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Wicker Park store at the historic Noel State Bank building will be the last of four locations to open in the Chicago area this year.

The developers, who also work at the space, were able to renovate the property with the help of a city grant that supports projects near train stations and bus lines.

A new Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism study found bullying was pervasive among lawyers, especially for women, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, young lawyers and those with disabilities.

The cleaning service company launched in Chicago in September — its first Midwest expansion beyond the Washington, D.C., area and New York — and business has been strong.

The annual marathon is one of the most important tourism events in Chicago and its economic impact could surpass the $547 million it generated last year.

The company released its inaugural list of the top companies that vary from candy makers to software firms.

The company had explored moving into a different office space but decided to stay at the Central Standard Building on La Salle Street.

The work stoppage could also snarl supply chains and cause shortages and higher prices for consumers and businesses if it stretches on for more than a few weeks.

Culligan International debuted its aluminum bottles at the United Center. Next month, the metal bottles will be handed out to marathon runners.

Employees take another step to join the union wave sweeping over Chicago cultural institutions such as the Art Institute of Chicago and Newberry Library

The indoor farming company earmarked the 55,000-square-foot space to start its national pilot to grow spinach, adding to the hydroponic basil and lettuce it grows year-round.

The definition of a self-employed worker has expanded as side hustles, freelancing and consulting have grown in the age of remote and gig work.

Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) is pushing to pass an ordinance that would bring more data centers to Chicago — a move advocates say would generate millions in city revenue without increasing taxes.