Entrepreneur Robert Blackwell Jr. wants to uplift black community

…And he has a plan

First Black Owned Bread Company Started By 3 Kenwood Academy Graduates Giving Back To South Side Community

"It took 100 years for Black people to be part of this industry," Charles Alexander said of the Black Bread Company.

Billionaire Ken Griffin Moving Hedge Fund Citadel HQ Out Of Chicago

Griffin announced he will move the company's headquarters to Miami and cites Chicago violence and politics as reasons to leave the city.

Kellogg To Split Into 3 Companies, Move Corporate HQ To Chicago

Kellogg, the maker of Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops and Eggo, will split into 3 companies and move HQ for its largest division to Chicago.

Golub & Company Honors the Late Debbie Frank with Legacy Fund

'Debbie’s Buck-It Bash' Raises Funds to Support Emerging Women Leaders in Real Estate

Chicago's Dinkel's Bakery Sign Hits Auction Block Starting At $5,000

The 100-year-old emporium of baked goods closed in April, and its famous neon sign is now up for grabs. It could go for as much as $20,000.

McDonald's Russian Restaurants Sold, Will Operate Under New Name

McDonald's didn't say how much its 850 Russian restaurants sold for.

McDonald's To Sell Russian Business, Leave Country

The Chicago-based corporation said it will seek a buyer who will keep its 62,000 Russian employees.

14 Chicago Comic Book Stores Participating in Free Comic Book Day

Here's where you can scoop up some free comic books Saturday, May 7, when Free Comic Book Day returns to Chicago.

Byline Bank Empowering Women Business Owners

The deep value of NAWBO membership

Boeing To Move Headquarters Out Of Chicago To Suburban D.C

The aerospace company has called Chicago home since 2001, but reports indicate the company wants to be closer to government contracts.

Dinkel's Bakery Closing Its Doors After 101 Years Of Service This Weekend

The family-owned business will close April 30.

'Chicago Cartel' Cannabis Monopoly Violates Antitrust Act, Suit Says

Marijuana companies linked to the Pritzker, Wrigley and Kovler families "collude to charge monopolist prices," according to the lawsuit.

Dinkel's Bakery On Lincoln Avenue To Close After 100 Years

The owners of the family-run bakery will retire at the end of April.

God Bless Willie Wilson, Chicago's 'Free Gas' Man Of The People

KONKOL COLUMN: Snarled traffic from Wilson's gas-giveaways is a reminder that doubling state gas tax hike hit working-class hardest.

City Hall Narrows Field For Chicago Casino To Three Locations

Development proposals for Bally's, Hard Rock and Rivers made the short list for Chicago's only casino license.

Clothes, Groceries, Cars, Housing All Getting Pricier In Illinois

Even heating your home is more expensive in Illinois. And you don't even want to know how much more used cars cost.

Byline Bank Donates $15,000 to DePaul Social Impact Incubator

Bootcamp entrepreneurs each receive $1,000 and mentorship

Illinois Pot Sales Drop Dramatically From Record-Setting December

The state's 110 licensed dispensaries did just under $114 million in February after seeing sales of $137 million just two months earlier.

High IL Gas Prices Making Food Delivery, Uber, Lyft Costlier

Chicago-area residents are already paying more for gas, but starting Wednesday they'll be paying more for food delivery too.

Gas Prices: How IL Compares With The Rest Of the United States

Gas prices across the Land of Lincoln continue to surge and rank 8th in the U.S. at more than 20 cents higher than the national average.

Illinois Hotel Officials Lobby For Federal Funds To Help With Recovery

The Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association is calling on lawmakers to pass the Hotel Jobs Recovery Plan.

Two Top Chicago Area-Based Security Firms Join Forces

P4 Companies, Apex3 Systems have announced a partnership to provide best-in-class security solutions for diverse clients across the country.

McDonald's Closing All Locations In Russia Amid Ukraine Invasion

Starbucks, Coca-Cola and Pepsi are joining the Chicago-based burger chain in leaving Russia.

Former Chicago Radio Co-Host's $10M Defamation Suit Dismissed

A judge denied former WTMX co-host Melissa McGurren's claims that the station called her a liar based on her characterization of events.

Illinois Gas Prices Could Soon Hit $5

In California, the average price for a gallon of gas hit a staggering $5.07 on Friday. Are prices in Illinois far behind?

Illinois Gas Prices Expected To Soar Amid Ukraine Invasion

The Russian invasion could also drive up the cost of food and other items, even as Illinois copes with rising costs due to record inflation.

IL Inflation: 40-Year-High Spike Costs Illinoisans Thousands

Residents of the Land of Lincoln are paying thousands of dollars a year more for groceries, utilities and rent than they did one year ago.

Chicago Area Super Bowl Dining 2022: To-Go & Restaurant Deals

Score tasty takeout for your at-home, football parties, or find places to watch the Rams take on the Bengals Feb. 13.

Chicagoland Equipment & Supply Buys United Fast Food & Beverage

Leading seller of equipment, supplies and service to the food industry expands its reach

Bank Branches Close At Record Rate: 153 In Illinois Shuttered

U.S. bank branch closures increased by 38 percent — a record — in 2021, including several in Illinois, as pandemic drives digital banking.

Illinois American Water Welcomes Jennifer Morrison

Morrison will serve as Program Director of Supplier Diversity and Community Outreach in Woodridge, IL

New Zero Emissions Service from Gebrüder Weiss

By calculating emissions per shipment, the new service determines carbon footprint and provides an option to offset emissions.

MGO Promotes Experienced Leaders to Partner

Barbara Webb, co-founder of MGO's Midwest office in Chicago office and national cannabis tax practice leader, promoted to partner.

BrandSmart 2022 Conference Welcomes Keynote Speakers

Marketing and Branding Industry’s Top Talent to Gather in the AON Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier for 20th Annual BrandSmart Conference

Tropical-Themed Rum Palace, Lost Lake, Killed By Coronavirus

"Maybe someday we’ll be back in one form or another, but it looks like this is it for now," Lost Lake owners announced on Instagram.

Survey Shows Illinois Businesses Recovering Slower Than Rest Of U.S.

Small businesses in the state are recovering at about 11 percent less than the national average.

Metra Plans Major Hiring Push For Variety of Positions In January

Metra is hiring locomotive engineers, conductors, maintenance, cleaners, administration and more in January. Proof of vaccination required.

Wireless Carriers Shutting Down 3G Network In Illinois In 2022

Those will older phones could find themselves unable to make or receive calls and texts.

Byline Bank Recognizes SBAC with Meaningful Contribution

Byline recognizes the work of the Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC) of Illinois with $5,000 sponsorship contribution.