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Chicago Business Journal
Chicago, IL · English · Digital
A business news outlet covering local and regional business developments, startups, real estate, and economic trends in Chicago and the Midwest.
- Top beat: Business
- Tracked since 2026
- 4 Chicago, IL peers
Latest stories
- Newly built Chipotle, First Watch property in Algonquin sells for $5.5MKensington Development Partners sold a newly built Algonquin retail property leased to Chipotle and First Watch for $5.5 million to Joslem2 LLC
- Claire's opens 248,000-square-foot distribution center in ElginClaire's opens a 248,000-square-foot distribution center in Elgin to service all North American stores and support future growth.
- San Francisco startup Bolto expands Chicago office after $12M Series ASan Francisco startup Bolto expands Chicago office to 2,000 square feet in River North after raising $12 million in Series A funding.
- Syntax Bio expands Series A to $14.4M, inks Mayo Clinic collaborationSyntax Bio expands Series A to $14.4M to advance stem cell therapies for Type 1 diabetes with Mayo Clinic collaboration
- Circle Plaza in Forest Park trades hands after 2024 redevelopmentAzam Khan acquired Circle Plaza in Forest Park for $8.4 million, with plans for 2024 redevelopment and existing tenants like Dunkin' and Pep Boys.
- New York bagel chain H&H opening first Illinois store in Fulton MarketNew York bagel chain H&H opens first Illinois store in Fulton Market and plans more Chicago expansion.
- The Missner Group completes third industrial facility in Chicago StockyardsThe Missner Group completes third industrial facility in Chicago Stockyards. The Missner Group and Greystar-Thackeray complete a $40 million industrial facility in Chicago's Stockyards, eligible for city tax incentives.
- Strategic reinvestment: How Menashe Properties plans to 'flip the script' on 180 N. LaSalleMenashe Properties CEO Jordan Menashe discusses the firm's strategy for repositioning the 800,000-square-foot Central Loop office tower.
- Glenstar snags West Loop tower, plans new renovationGlenstar acquires downtown Chicago office tower for $100 million, planning hospitality-driven renovation as market stabilizes.
- Why Sidley Austin is leaving the Central Loop for Fulton MarketSidley Austin will move its Chicago headquarters to a new West Loop office tower expected to open in late 2030 as the lead tenant.
- Mayor Johnson proposes $425 million in TIF support for The 78 developmentMayor Johnson proposes $425 million in TIF support for The 78 development, with an amendment to reduce support for the Chicago Fire FC stadium and mixed-use project in the South Loop.
- LiveLaunch opens Fulton Market retail hub for digital brands to test physical storefrontsLiveLaunch opens a 7,100-square-foot retail hub in Chicago's Fulton Market, offering modular storefronts for digital brands to test physical retail spaces.
- Chicago real estate agent to open South Side restaurantChicago real estate agent Airian McDuffy is opening Soul Ramen, a Bronzeville restaurant that will employ up to 90 people and serve African, Cajun, Creole, and soul food.
- Chicago to acquire West Loop bus terminalChicago will acquire the West Loop bus terminal for $19 million
- Savers Value Village opens ninth Chicago-area store in LakeviewSavers Value Village opens its ninth Chicago-area store in Lakeview, continuing its expansion in the region.