Wendell Hutson
Crain's Chicago Business
Chicago, IL, United States
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The latest figures on the downtown comeback
The Chicago Loop Alliance reports the city center is getting more lively and predicts office occupancy will reach 50 percent by the end of the summer. → Read More
Sears, Kmart remove Ashli Babbitt T-shirts
There was a social media backlash against the shirts, which read "Ashli Babbitt, American patriot." → Read More
Rand McNally names CEO
The private-equity firm that bought the company last year taps a veteran of HERE Technologies. → Read More
Cook County likely to again delay property tax payment deadline
The due date for homeowners to pay their taxes without penalty could be pushed back to September. → Read More
Small Cheval planned for Hyde Park
The location could open this year. → Read More
Dominican University names new president
Glena Temple will replace Donna Carroll, one of the longest serving university presidents in the country. → Read More
Joffrey Ballet expanding to South Loop
A studio and training facility are slated to offer classes starting in September. → Read More
The Navy Pier Flyover is finally finished
Here's a look at the $64 million downtown pedestrian and bike bridge. → Read More
CEOs rank Illinois among worst states to do business
Meanwhile, nearby Indiana was named one of the best. → Read More
State recoups COVID grants from ineligible small businesses
North Side restaurant Tank Noodle wasn't the only recipient asked to return the federally funded awards. → Read More
Tootsie Roll gets into legal dog fight with pet treat company
The Chicago-based candy company filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against the maker of "Tootsie Pups." → Read More
Venus Williams liked this local company's products so much, she bought a stake
Chicago-based Asutra, a wellness company whose wares are sold at Kohl’s and CVS, will soon be in Target as well. → Read More
Pandemic pushing Auburn Gresham businesses to the edge
A clothing boutique is stuck with a bunch of alterations awaiting pickup while a convenience store is extending credit to regular customers unable to pay for necessities like bread, milk and produce. → Read More
Women-owned utility contractor names new CEO
Sherina Maye Edwards, a former law partner, is taking over INTREN as its first Black chief executive. → Read More
To diversify the C-suite, widen your search lens
The recruiter who has changed the way local nonprofits look at the top shares some tips. → Read More
BDO USA set to complete biggest acquisition ever
Hispanic-owned MBAF is Florida's biggest accounting and professional services firm. → Read More
Dominican University president set to retire in 2021
Donna Carroll is one of the longest-serving university presidents in Illinois. → Read More
The pandemic is testing Bronzeville small businesses
Before COVID, the business climate in the South Side neighborhood was steadily climbing. → Read More
CSO reports $4.4 million operating deficit
The pandemic has dealt a blow to the Symphony, which announced that across-the-board pay cuts have increased and will remain through 2021. → Read More
Amazon debuts Pullman distribution center
Ald. Anthony Beale says e-commerce giant's facility boosts economic development on the Far South Side. → Read More