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Lincoln Park's Briny Swine Site Eyed for Seven-Story, 47-Unit Building

2577 N. Clark St. — Approximate Site of Proposed 47-Unit Building. The former home of Briny Swine on N. Clark Street could soon give way to a seven-story mixed-use building packed with 47 apartments, 10 of them set aside as affordable housing. An unnamed developer is behind the proposal for 2577 N. Clark, located near the intersection of N. Clark Street and W. Wrightwood Avenue in Lincoln Park.

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CBS Chicago

JW Marriott sues developer over office-to-residential conversion

JW Marriott is suing a Chicago developer working on the city's LaSalle Street Reimagined Initiative, alleging the project is illegally moving forward without the hotel's consent.

fooddive.com

Ferrara to shutter Chicago plant, lay off more than 150 workers

Nerds maker Ferrara said it will close a Chicago manufacturing plant next April as the sweets maker navigates tough market conditions and rethinks its "long-term innovation roadmap.”. An estimated 154 workers will be impacted by the closure of the 31st Street plant, according to a WARN notice filed in Illinois....

Chicago, IL · 21h

fox32chicago.com

Suburban cleaning company named first Chicago Bears Small Business All-Pro

Co-owners Andre and Carol Kazimierski and PNC Bank’s Sherry Jursa discuss Sophia’s Cleaning Service, its family legacy and community work, and its recognition as the first Chicago Bears Small Business All-Pro of 2026.

rejournals.com

New strength for Chicago industrial market in third quarter

Chicago’s industrial market showed renewed strength in the third quarter of 2026, with leasing activity climbing to its highest level in four years, vacancy declining and tenant demand helping absorb millions of square feet of available space, according to the latest research from Transwestern. Direct leasing activity totaled 17.3...

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WGN News

Hopewell Brewing, other Illinois businesses face significant losses as new hemp law looms

Businesses in Illinois, including Hopewell Brewing Company, are facing significant financial impacts as the Illinois Hemp Act is set to ban the sale of hemp-based, THC-infused beverages at most retail locations starting November 12.

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Capitol News Illinois

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Peoples Gas customers to see $56 back in November bill credits

Customers will receive additional $42 credits in 2027 and 2028.

Chicago, IL · 21h

Block Club Chicago

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Illinois Delays Hemp THC Ban For 250 Businesses That Sued Over It

CHICAGO — Illinois officials have agreed to temporarily hold off on enforcing the state’s sweeping new restrictions on hemp-derived THC products against roughly 250 businesses involved in a lawsuit challenging the law. The agreement gives businesses more time as they fight the Illinois Hemp Act, which was scheduled...

Illinois · 21h

seniorshousingbusiness.com

Senior Resource Group Acquires Community in Metro Chicago for $212.5M

LINCOLNWOOD, Ill. — Senior Resource Group and the TIAA Real Estate Account — which is managed and supported by Nuveen Real Estate — have acquired The Carrington at Lincolnwood in Lincolnwood, roughly 13 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. A partnership between LAMB Properties and Harbert South Bay Partners sold the property for $212.5 million.

Lincolnwood, IL · 1d

everything-pr.com

Bill Marsteller: Burson-Marsteller Co-Founder, Ad Executive

Bill Marsteller (William A. Marsteller) was an American advertising executive who co-founded the public relations firm Burson-Marsteller with Harold Burson in 1953. A University of Illinois journalism graduate, he built the Chicago business-to-business agency that became Marsteller Inc., retired in 1979 when Young & Rubicam acquired both firms, joined the Advertising Hall of Fame that year, and died in 1987 at age 73.

southlanddevelopment.org

Stop Training People for Jobs That Aren't Coming

Traditional workforce programs train people to find jobs. But what happens when those jobs don't exist? SDA CEO Bo Kemp makes the case for entrepreneurship as workforce development, explaining how communities can create their own employers, expand business ownership and build stronger local economies. Waiting for a major employer to...

choosedupage.com

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Building Your Manufacturing Workforce Through Apprenticeships

Manufacturers continue to face challenges finding and retaining skilled workers. Learn how registered apprenticeships can help build a stronger talent pipeline while developing the skills employers need. This webinar explores:. Common workforce challenges facing manufacturers. What a registered apprenticeship is and how it works. The benefits of apprenticeships for employers.

Dupage County, IL · 1d

DBusiness Magazine

David Provost Named Executive Chair of Parkway Bank in Chicago

Parkway Bancorp Inc., the holding company for Parkway Bank, a commercial bank in Chicago serving businesses, families, and communities, has announced the completion of a private placement of its […] The post David Provost Named Executive Chair of Parkway Bank in Chicago appeared first on DBusiness Magazine .

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Old-Fashioned Illinois Candy Shop Still Makes Its Own Fudge And Caramel Apples In A Nostalgic Little Shop

Caramel apples come with a choice of fruit at one little Illinois candy counter: tart Granny Smith or sweet Honeycrisp. That decision alone could stall a family for ten minutes. Then you spot the bear claws, the cheese popcorn, and the chocolate-dipped apricots. The fudge is made in house, the...

Riverside, IL · 7d

NBC Chicago

Likely source of E. coli cases linked to popular suburban pumpkin farm identified

A baby goat was identified as the likely source of an E. coli outbreak linked to a popular suburban farm that sickened at least seven people, health department officials said on Tuesday. Results of advanced DNA testing as part of an investigation by the Will County Health Department found a...

Will County, IL · 19h

Block Club Chicago

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2 Business Owners Challenge Ald. Daniel La Spata In 1st Ward Race

WICKER PARK — Two local business owners will be on the February ballot to challenge Ald. Daniel La Spata for his 1st Ward seat. Laura Yepez, who owns Wicker Park Inn and is also the 1st Ward committeeperson for the Cook County Democratic Party, and Bill Thanoukos, a West Town resident and restaurant owner, filed to challenge La Spata as he seeks a third term in office, according to petitions submitted to the Chicago Board of Elections.

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Chicago Parents

How being a dad shaped the way Jay Stinson runs Lincoln Park’s Piccadilly Market

Jay Stinson didn't set out to follow his parents into the grocery business. But after years in Chicago's coffee world and a stretch at home with his young daughter, the market manager of Piccadilly Market's Lincoln Park location has landed somewhere surprisingly familiar. "Funny enough, both of my parents worked...

hoodline.com

Mendocino Farms Eyes Lincoln Park Spot Near Fullerton CTA Stop

Mendocino Farms has filed a liquor license application for a building at 2256-2258 N Orchard Street in Lincoln Park, a filing that suggests the sandwich chain could be eyeing its fourth Chicago location. No opening has been confirmed, and the company has not made any public statement about the property.

Chicago Public Radio

The Rundown: Chicago businesses brace for hemp ban

Good afternoon! It’s Monday, and prepare yourselves, because the first snowflakes of the season could appear this week. Here’s what else you need to know today. Under Illinois’ new rules taking effect Thursday, hemp-derived THC products over the federal potency threshold of 0.4 milligrams of THC per container must be sold only at state-licensed cannabis dispensaries and be taxed the same as cannabis products.