Chicago developers have long been encumbered by lengthy review timelines, design reviews and a lack of access to capital. Ciere Boatright is on a mission to clear the path. “I understand how difficult ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Rahm Emanuel promised more economic development in more Chicago neighborhoods if he's re-elected. Mayor Emanuel's election opponents have claimed he does too much for downtown and not ...

Chicago’s longstanding playbook for economic development has centered on recruiting companies, conventions and tourists. That work remains essential, but today, it must go further by focusing on what ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago's economy is changing, and the city is mapping out what's next: "Chicago 2050," a long-term plan focused on growth and jobs. Phil Clement, the President and CEO of World ...

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Beyond Chicago’s gleaming skyline lies one of the city’s most dependable — and often overlooked — revenue engines. The hotel industry generates billions of dollars in tax revenue each year, sustaining ...

$55 million in interest rate subsidy, higher per-member limits, and streamlined access deliver up to 200 basis point savings for Illinois and Wisconsin The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank ...

The 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon set a record for its economic impact on the city in 2025, organizers said Thursday. Organizers said the October 2025 marathon generated $756 million for the ...

After a few years of post-pandemic stagnation, Lake County is once again seeing investment dollars being pumped into the local economy. Leading this renaissance is often-overlooked North Chicago. The ...

Marlene Hopkins took the helm of the nation’s third largest building department in March of 2024 following her nomination by Mayor Brandon Johnson and was unanimously confirmed as Commissioner of the ...