Chicago Corporate News

Chicago's leading business news site covers local businesses and the biggest corporations in Chicago including Reorganization and restructuring initiatives to new hires and lay offs, through consumer watchdogs reports and updates to the industry for the technology and press release gif (www.diigo.com) retail sectors.

Our annual survey shows that an increasing number of chief executive officers are running their businesses from their homes or in hotel rooms. We also look at some unexpected reasons people leave C-suite jobs and the benefits.

As more jobs require specialized training, companies are looking to "navigators" to help new hires in their on-the-job training. This "first-of-its-kind program was launched by a tech company based in Chicago working in conjunction with a local university.

Amazon employees evacuated the fulfillment center following an fire early on Thursday morning. The evacuation was prompted by customers who have expressed their desire to be open. It is now believed that it will be reopened. has been reopened following interest from customers.

Chicago is currently working on resurfacing streets and drivers will likely encounter lane closures on several major roads throughout downtown. Before you drive be sure to make sure you check the tread depth of your tires and the pressure.

A new study shows that over half of America's top 100 airlines lose money. These financial problems result from a range of factors including increasing fuel costs and a more competitive industry for airlines.

Save A Lot's owner has announced plans to close all of its Chicago store locations; the remaining stores will operate like they always do. This could come as the biggest shock for those who have become accustomed to shopping at low costs.

Tupperware Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a whistleblower lawsuit.

Self-employment is a very popular choice for older adults, but it's not always straightforward. Here are some tips to get them going.

Local private equity company takes on long-stalled project. The reorganization of a rapidly growing Chicago headquarters of a company could alter the perception of that area located in the city's Loop District.

The federal government prepares to tackle an anticipated power outage, Illinois residents can anticipate the cost of their utilities rising this summer before reducing next winter as Illinois utilities attempt to maintain current rates through 2025.

Wendell Hutson covers economic development and commercial real estate for Crain's. He was awarded three A. Philip Randolph Messenger Awards by the National Newspaper Publishers Association. Prior to joining Crain's, Wendell Hutson covered entertainment technology, business and property at Los Angeles Business Journal, DNAinfo Chicago, Illinois Real Estate Journal, and Illinois Real Estate Journal.