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3 days ago · Chicago is known as the City of Big Shoulders, but it might also be called the City of Small Business. Today, roughly 100,000 enterprises of 250 or fewer workers make their home in Chicago ...

4 days ago · Chicago’s 100 largest privately held companies weathered economic uncertainty in 2024, posting an average revenue increase of 5% over 2023, with nearly a quarter reporting double-digit gains.

2 days ago · Chicago's downtown has served as a hub for residents, workers, tourists and businesses, drawing 40 million annual visitors. However, the city's central business district has faced numerous ...

Jan 1, 2025 · Danny Ecker is a reporter covering commercial real estate for Crain's Chicago Business, with a focus on offices, hotels and megaprojects shaping the local property sector. He joined Crain’s in ...

Mar 21, 2025 · A small handful of investors have picked up downtown office buildings at whopping discounts over the past 18 months. Chicago has a lot riding on their success.

Feb 27, 2025 · Dealmaking has remained stuck in neutral in 2025 as uncertainty about the impact of President Donald Trump’s early actions has kept mergers and acquisitions activity light, belying forecasts for ...

Feb 19, 2025 · In the five years since the COVID-19 lockdowns upended lives and businesses, many have returned to what looks like a pre-pandemic “normal.” But not all.

May 8, 2024 · Sophie Rodgers is the data and research analyst for Crain's Chicago Business. She joined Crain's in 2021 from investment firm William Blair, where she did research for investment bankers and analysts.