Brigid Sweeney
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McDonald's franchisees dump on delivery
Restaurant owners say deal with UberEats erodes profit margins and threatens to cannibalize sales. Dispute adds another tension point with CEO Easterbrook. → Read More
Edelman nabs Burnett's chief creative officer
Judy John, CEO of Leo Burnett's Canadian operations, will be the Chicago-based PR giant's first chief creative officer. → Read More
Big pot tries to box out rivals
Established medical marijuana licensees push for protection in Illinois bill to legalize recreational use. → Read More
The Oak Tree, a Gold Coast institution, leaving 900 Shops
The restaurant, which has occupied the sixth floor of the Michigan Avenue mall for 29 years, will close in the coming months unless the owner is able to secure a lease nearby. → Read More
Menswear, ramen and gourmet ice cream headed to Fulton Market
A development that's already home to Lululemon and Bluemercury said today it has secured three more retail tenants, cementing the neighborhood's status as a destination for both local and national brands. → Read More
Clemson football team invited to 'actual celebration' at Alinea
The national champions haven't RSVP'd to its dinner invitation from restaurant group co-owner Nick Kokonas, but the rest of Twitter has indeed responded. → Read More
Former MillerCoors marketing chief takes over at beverage startup
David Kroll is tasked with expanding the reach of Coco5, a coconut water drink developed by the Blackhawks' head trainer. → Read More
Nine-story surrealist mural goes up on Mag Mile
The piece was designed by Spanish artist Ignasi Monreal, who's also responsible for "art walls" commissioned by Gucci in New York, London, Milan, Hong Kong and Paris. → Read More
How the Loop's storied Jewelers Row perseveres
Hit by long-term construction on Wabash, a devastating fire in its marquee building and changing tastes among millennial buyers, historic Jewelers Row in the Loop is hoping increased consumer spending will help it surmount a decade of challenges. → Read More
Walgreens in talks with Humana: report
The Deerfield-based pharmacy and Louisville, Ky.-based insurance giant are discussing a variety of strategic ventures, including taking equity stakes in each other. → Read More
Wrigley heir tapped to lead Atlanta cannabis company
William "Beau" Wrigley II has been named CEO of Surterra. → Read More
Blackbird, Avec bookkeeper sentenced to 28 months in prison
Renee Johnson pleaded guilty in July to one count of mail fraud for stealing more than $600,000 from the restaurants. → Read More
Here's who stands to profit under a pro-pot governor
Now that marijuana will likely become legal in Illinois, there’s a gold rush of companies positioning themselves to cash in. → Read More
Who stands to profit under a pro-pot governor
Now that marijuana will likely become legal in Illinois, there’s a gold rush of companies positioning themselves to cash in. Crain's takes a look. → Read More
What went wrong at Treasure Island?
The demise of the once-beloved grocery chain, which introduced Chicagoans in the 1960s to then-exotic European foods, was years in the making. → Read More
After Theranos debacle, Walgreens partners with a new blood-testing firm
The Deerfield-based pharmacy giant is partnering with LabCorp to open 600 blood-testing sites in its drugstores over the next four years. → Read More
Here's how medical marijuana gets to your dispensary
A photo tour of Cresco Labs' cultivation facility in Joliet. The firm, one of three major Illinois cannabis companies, recently got $100 million in funding and is eyeing an IPO. → Read More
As Treasure Island closes, accusations of unpaid bills and improper actions fly
A local financial-distress management firm has assumed control of the troubled grocer’s assets and is searching for buyers. Employees describe a chaotic winding-down process. → Read More
Is Chicago losing its fine-dining cred?
Michelin seems to think so, awarding stars to just 22 local restaurants, down from 25 last year. → Read More
Michelin says these are the best restaurant deals in town
Bib Gourmands have gone to 58 local spots that serve "high-quality food" of two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less. Crain's has the full list. → Read More