Navy Pier summer concert series returns this weekend

CBS Chicago (News) 6/3 6:18A CBS Chicago Team

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Get ready to rock into the summer! Navy Pier's concert series is back tonight. Featuring performances by Unity the Band, The Chi-Town Playboys, and Sixteen Candles. You can catch the free shows every Saturday and Sunday now...

Navy Pier summer concert series runs through Labor Day

CBS Chicago (News) 6/3 6:14A CBS Chicago

Saturday's performances include Unity the Band, The Chi-Town Playboys, and Sixteen Candles.

Illinois is the 12th most expensive state in which to start a business, report finds

Chicago Biz Journals 6/2 9:15A Shelby Kellerman

A recent study analyzed labor costs, worker availability, corporate tax rates, cost of space and utilities, as well the health of the business environment in each state across the nation.

Meet Cue the Curves, the winner of Northwestern's student startup competition

Chicago Biz Journals 6/2 8:43A Alex Zorn

Set to graduate next week and now armed with $160,000 in prize money, Charlotte Oxnam is ready to pursue her passion full-time.

Chicago-area chambers of commerce want bold steps to ignite state’s economic potential

Chicago Biz Journals 6/2 5:28A Wendell Hutson

More economic development programs and grants are one way to recruit more businesses to Illinois, says heads of chambers of commerce.

Illinois Chamber of Commerce President Todd Maisch dies at age 57

Chicago Biz Journals 6/1 9:51A Wendell Hutson

He died on Thursday.

Chicago tech pilot programs get $1M boost from Tech Equity Working Group

Chicago Biz Journals 6/1 9:39A Alex Zorn

The funding aims to help scale five local pilot programs in a bid to, in part, help increase diversity in entrepreneurship in Chicago.

Manner Polymers to build $54 million facility in Illinois

Chicago Biz Journals 6/1 9:20A Wendell Hutson

The company will use an onsite, 15-acre solar field to power the facility.

See Lake Geneva’s most expensive home for sale (SLIDESHOW)

Chicago Biz Journals 6/1 8:30A Teddy Nykiel

A historic estate in Lake Geneva recently hit the market for $35 million. Get a look inside the most expensive home currently on the market in the state of Wisconsin.

Penske Logistics leasing 9,000 square feet at Accenture Tower in Chicago

Chicago Biz Journals 6/1 6:24A Ben Miller

The new office will employ about 80 people in its first year of operation.

Madison Dearborn Partners closes $1.8 billion deal for MoneyGram

Chicago Biz Journals 6/1 5:58A Ben Miller

The deal, originally announced in February 2022, saw Madison Dearborn Partners offering $11 per share for the Dallas-based money transferring company.

Navy Pier's Skyline Sessions concert series returns tonight

CBS Chicago (News) 6/1 2:44A CBS Chicago Team

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Navy Pier is jamming into the summer with the return of its annual concert series. Starting tonight, you can catch live shows every Thursday and Friday night at the pier's Wave Wall. The free show runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m....

Illinois launches grant program aimed at diversifying developers

Chicago Biz Journals 5/31 11:07P Wendell Hutson

A $5 million grant for housing developers was launched this week by the Illinois Housing Development Authority.

$40M to help some cannabis operators under bill sent to governor

Chicago Biz Journals 5/31 9:45A Wendell Hutson

A new funding source will be created for an Illinois cannabis fund once the governor signs pending legislation.

Chicago's Outdoor Dining Program is now permanent

Chicago Biz Journals 5/31 9:38A Wendell Hutson

The Chicago City Council approved a program Wednesday that allows for restaurants and bars to offer outdoor seating during the summer.