Brianna Kelly
Crain's Chicago Business
Chicago, IL, United States
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Here's how universities fared in U.S. News' survey
Northwestern and Notre Dame gain, and the U of C holds onto its top spot among Illinois schools in the latest rankings. → Read More
Conservationist family’s homestead near Woodstock on market
The 25-acre property belongs to the family of a land-use lawyer who advocated for conservation easements on private property. → Read More
Allstate CEO makes argument for higher-paying jobs
In a recent New York Times opinion piece, Tom Wilson says U.S. businesses should stop prioritizing profit over living wages for workers. → Read More
Uber confirms huge Old Main Post Office lease
The tech company, which is quickly growing in Chicago, will occupy 450,000 square feet of space. → Read More
Aragon Ballroom adding Byline Bank to its name
The theater, built in 1926 and owned by Live Nation, will now be known as Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom. → Read More
Sidley Austin extends paid parental leave
A consultant says the move will put pressure on law firms that don’t offer similar benefits so they can keep up in the competitive market to attract sought-after lawyers. → Read More
Field Museum CEO to retire
Richard Lariviere is stepping down next August. The board of trustees will begin searching for his replacement this fall, with his help. → Read More
'Top Chef' Joe Flamm leaving Spiaggia to open restaurant
Flamm will be replaced by the current chef de cuisine, Eric Lees. → Read More
Hard Rock proposing casino in Rockford
An announcement event featuring Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen is scheduled for next week. → Read More
Rockit Bar & Grill set to close permanently
The pioneering restaurant founded by Billy Dec will shutter after 15 years in River North. → Read More
Look inside Lettuce's new Pizzeria Portofino on the river
The cafe is the first phase of Lettuce Entertain You's three-phase riverfront project set to open by the end of 2019. → Read More
Is the historic Women's Christian Temperance Union in peril?
A group of National Woman's Christian Temperance Union members is suing to stop a merger they say could lead to its demise. → Read More
Real-estate tech startups are booming here
One expert says he's seeing new and innovative ideas literally every week. Can the Chicago market can sustain the explosion? → Read More
Boos at meeting on One Central megaproject
Residents were frustrated when they learned the session would not include open discussion. Ald. Pat Dowell ultimately allowed 11 people to speak and ask questions. → Read More
Corporate diversity bill gets watered down
On its way through the Legislature, the measure drops the mandate for at least one woman, one African American and one Latino on all Illinois company boards. → Read More
Here are the best new outdoor dining spaces in Chicago
It's still nice outside! Catch up on the new outdoor dining spaces around downtown Chicago that are worth checking out. → Read More
A $30 wine to pair with a new Jimmy John's sandwich
A limited quantity of the Pinot Noir is available online. → Read More
Buyers of Wright-designed cottage plan demolition
Landmarks Illinois and the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy plan to continue to fight for preservation of the Glencoe home. → Read More
Topgolf Swing Suite plans Michigan Avenue location
The golf and interactive gaming simulator lounge is coming to the 900 North Michigan Shops. → Read More
Trader Joe's opening first South Side location in Hyde Park
The grocery chain will take over part of the former Treasure Island Foods location in the Hyde Park Shopping Center. → Read More