Doorbell video shows moments before Oak Park native's home burns in California wildfires

ABC Chicago 1/12 6:23P WLS

An Oak Park native watched on his Ring doorbell camera as his California home in Pacific Palisades burned.

Chicago ranks sixth in business relocation survey, Illinois falls behind

Chicago Biz Journals 1/10 8:19A Alex Zorn

Chicago lands a spot among the top cities for business relocation, but Southern states are stealing the spotlight. Find out where the Windy City stands in the rankings.

Chicago Transit Authority signs $2B grant agreement for Red Line Extension

Chicago Biz Journals 1/10 6:25A Wendell Hutson

Chicago's ambitious Red Line extension has secured crucial federal funding.

Walgreens beats expectations with Q1 sales growth, shares soar

Chicago Biz Journals 1/10 4:49A Ben Miller

The company's shares were soaring in early Friday trading.

The Beat: Simple Mills to be acquired for $795M, Trump promises data center building spree

Chicago Biz Journals 1/10 4:18A Alex Zorn

In the latest edition of The Beat, catch up on a Chicago food startup that struck a deal to sell for just under $800 million this week.

West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park ends delivery privileges for midwives, family doctors

ABC Chicago 1/7 3:48A Jasmine Minor

West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park ended delivery privileges for midwives and family doctors, leaning more on their own OB-GYNs and, advocates say, causing chaos for hundreds of expecting mothers.

JPMorgan Chase survey of small and midsize businesses points to confidence in economy

Chicago Biz Journals 1/6 11:00P Wendell Hutson

Find out why recession fears are fading and what's driving newfound optimism among small and midsize business owners.

Suspect in fatal shooting of Oak Park Detective Allan Reddins due in court Friday

ABC Chicago 1/3 9:54A WLS

The man accused of shooting and killing Oak Park Detective Allan Reddins is due in court on Friday.

Boston's Later acquires Mavely for $250 million, expands influencer network

Chicago Biz Journals 1/3 8:19A Alex Zorn

Find out how a $250 million deal for a Chicago social media startup aims to bring more tools to 120,000 influencers.

DRA Advisors, Venture One team to buy 625,000-square-foot industrial building in Joliet

Chicago Biz Journals 1/3 6:57A Wendell Hutson

A 625,000-square-foot industrial property in Joliet has changed hands.

The Beat: 5 tech storylines from 2024, P33 adds to board

Chicago Biz Journals 1/3 4:52A Alex Zorn

In the latest edition of The Beat, catch up on who was added to the P33 board to begin the year and which storylines defined 2024 fundraising in Chicago tech.

P33's big plans for 2025 start with new board members Kristi Ross and Jai Shekhawat

Chicago Biz Journals 1/2 7:57A Alex Zorn

P33 is making strategic moves to shape Chicago's tech future. Discover who's joining the nonprofit's board and what areas they're focusing on for 2025 and beyond.

Chicago law firm leasing activity up 4%

Chicago Biz Journals 1/2 7:28A Alex Zorn

Law firms are making big moves in the Windy City, with some expanding their footprints significantly. Find out which firms are leading the charge.

5 storylines that defined fundraising in Chicago tech in 2024

Chicago Biz Journals 12/31 6:16A Alex Zorn

Funding for artificial intelligence technology continued to rise in 2024, but that was only one storyline that defined Chicago's startup ecosystem in 2024.

Chicago welcomed a wave of new businesses in 2024, anticipates continued growth in 2025

Chicago Biz Journals 12/31 4:11A Wendell Hutson

Dozens of new businesses set up shop in Chicago in 2024. Find out which big names are now calling the Windy City home.