Amy Yee

Guests take part in a learning lab held by the Arts & Business Council of Chicago.

Chicago nonprofit serving the arts acquires the Arts & Business Council's programs

Lawyers for the Creative Arts, based in the Loop, said the deal means they will become a ‘one-stop shop’ for arts organizations.

By Amy Yee

Money

Oberweis Dairy has two potential buyers following Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Brian Boomsma of Dutch Farms in Pullman made an offer to buy Oberweis Dairy while Hoffmann Family of Cos. in Winnetka also expressed an interest to purchase the company.

By Amy Yee

Loop

Loop's weekend foot traffic exceeds level before pandemic, but retail vacancies still at record high

The Chicago Loop Alliance released its latest report on the Loop, finding that it offered some signs of a revival.

By Amy Yee

2024 Democratic National Convention

Democratic convention events getting Chicago treatment with new hospitality vendors

Five event production companies, nearly all based in Chicago, will be throwing the official parties for the Democratic National Convention in August.

By Amy Yee

The Shedd Aquarium will undergo a $500 million transformation beginning this summer and culminating with the Shedd’s 100th anniversary in 2030.

Work

Shedd Aquarium workers form union

In an open letter, staff cited work-life imbalance, financial struggles and lack of communication from management, among other grievances, as reasons for unionizing.

By Amy Yee

The Oberweis Dairy at an Aurora location on Randall Rd, just north of I-88

Money

Oberweis Dairy plans to close plant, lay off 127 workers

The company, known for its ice cream stores and milk packaged in glass bottles, recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

By Amy Yee

Money

World Business Chicago names new CEO

Philip Clement, who succeeds Michael Fassnacht, is tasked with promoting Chicago as a destination for businesses.

By Amy Yee

Small Business

Discount retailer Bargains in a Box closes shop

Since the 1990s, countless shoppers have scored eye-popping deals on a range of goods found in giant cardboard boxes and on warehouse-style shelves.

By Amy Yee

Work

How to help reduce elder poverty? Keep Chicago seniors employed

Amid growing hardship for low-income older adults, a federal program has helped over 1 million people get jobs and work training.

By Amy Yee