Katherine Davis
Crain's Chicago Business
Chicago, IL, United States
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Baxter reports $2.8 billion impairment charge on Hillrom acquisition
Baxter’s stock fell sharply as it revealed third-quarter earnings and is down 36% from the beginning of the year. → Read More
A COVID surge is coming, so get your booster shots, officials urge
A recent jump in COVID, flu and RSV cases is already overwhelming hospitals around Chicago. → Read More
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare taps new CEO
Dr. Howard Chrisman will take over the top role next year as Dean Harrison moves to executive chairman. → Read More
Could a $1 billion biomedical research center come to Chicago?
Illinois lawmakers pen a letter to HHS, asking the agency to consider the Chicago area for the new medical project. → Read More
FDA allows Abbott to import formula from Ireland plant
As the nationwide formula shortage persists, officials say Abbott’s Similac Advance formula should be available to consumers by mid-July. → Read More
Illinois' Center for COVID Control sued by Oregon attorney general
Oregon is now the third state to sue the chain, alleging the company deceptively marketed its COVID-19 testing services. → Read More
VillageMD adds Walgreens CEO to board of directors
Roz Brewer joins the board along with Dr. David Brailer, best known for being in former President George W. Bush’s administration. → Read More
Abbott sues former employee for taking job at competitor
Alleging the employee violated a noncompete agreement, the medical device company asks a court to prevent her from working the new job for a year. → Read More
Oak Brook retirement firm to acquire PayFlex
The deal with CVS allows Millennium Trust to offer new services and grow client accounts to about five million. → Read More
Boston private-equity firm buys majority stake in Rosemont medical data company
Thomas H. Lee Partners invests in Intelligent Medical Objects in a deal worth more than $1.5 billion. → Read More
Here's the big obstacle to Chicago's biotech dreams
Despite the city’s efforts to become a hub of the fast-growing new industry, we’re lagging other cities in startup funding. → Read More
Will Chicago lift mask rules at the end of the month?
Medical experts say it’s possible Chicago will hit low COVID numbers by Feb. 28, but a two-week waiting period could extend mandates. → Read More
FAQ: What to know about a post-mask mandate Chicago
With the city and state sunsetting COVID restrictions, the way we do business—as owners and customers—is changing. Experts tell us what to expect and how to cope. → Read More
FAQ: How do I navigate a post-mask mandate world?
With COVID restrictions sunsetting, the way we do business—as owners and customers—is changing. Experts tell us what to expect and how to cope. → Read More
Startup funding soars to $7 billion in 2021
While venture-capital funding is reaching new records in Chicago, the city still lags far behind other tech hubs. → Read More
Illinois Board of Higher Education calls for more funding in new budget
If the budget passes the general assembly and governor, it would be the third year in which Illinois has increased funding for higher education. → Read More
Vivid Seats buys sports betting startup
The Chicago online ticket marketplace enters the sports gambling industry with the acquisition of Betcha Sports. → Read More
Ken Griffin gives $5 million to Miami park project
The South Florida native’s gift supports the Underline, a 10-mile linear park that will include biking and walking trails. → Read More
Display-tracking startup is latest company backed by Don Thompson’s VC firm
Retail Aware, creator of sensor technology to help brands monitor in-store merchandise displays, raised $2.5 million in a seed funding round led by Cleveland Avenue. → Read More
Chicago Innovation names new CEO
Luke Tanen, who has worked at the tech organization since 2010, takes over the reins from founder Tom Kuczmarski. → Read More