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Outcome Health co-founders' long-shot bid for a new trial fails
Outcome Health co-founders Rishi Shah and Shradha Agarwal came up empty in a long-shot bid for a new trial, clearing the way for them to be sentenced later this month. Subscribe and get unlimited access to Crain's Chicago Business. Envious of the data center boom in the suburbs, Ald. Gilbert...
AbbVie inks deal potentially worth $1.7 billion for new IBD drug
AbbVie's latest move in inflammatory bowel disease treatments is a licensing agreement to develop a next generation antibody engineered by Beijing-based FutureGen. This exclusive Health Pulse content is only available to Health Pulse subscribers. Get a full year of access to Health Pulse + all Crain's Chicago articles and special...
Trump seeks to expand CEO support at Business Roundtable meeting
Donald Trump’s brand on Wall Street, once tarnished by the US Capitol attack and his bombastic political rhetoric, has made a near-full recovery, evidenced by the lineup of bank industry chieftains attending an event with the former president. Create your free account to continue reading. After months of trying...
4 more cool things about Rivian's freshened 2025 R1T pickup and R1S crossover
Subscribe and get unlimited access to Crain's Chicago Business. Shawn Fain hoped to close the door on the UAW's scandal-plagued past, but a new investigation into alleged misconduct could erode member trust and hamper organizing efforts. By one measure, the campaign to improve quality appears to have shown modest improvements.
Dispensaries could lead to higher home values
The report said dispensary neighbors could see an additional $4,400 increase in property values each year. While it’s often believed that letting cannabis stores open in a neighborhood will drive down property values, a new report from real estate company Tomo says not so fast. Instead, Tomo found that,...
Johnson's push to replace chief procurement officer hits another snag
Mayor Brandon Johnson has reached a severance agreement with the city’s chief procurement officer, but the settlement package was delayed at the City Council today. Subscribe and get unlimited access to Crain's Chicago Business. Justin Laurence is a reporter for Crain’s Chicago Business covering politics and policy from City...
Chicago's reputation at stake as big summer begins
Chicago is about to find itself in one of the biggest and longest-lasting media and tourism spotlights the city has ever seen. Its reputation to visitors, businesses, meeting planners and the rest of the world is at stake. Subscribe and get unlimited access to Crain's Chicago Business. Even in a...
Commentary: We must create conditions to keep teachers from leaving the classroom
I’ve been in education for close to 20 years, and I know that a lot will change with student success if we focus on recruiting and retaining quality teachers. COVID recovery funds were not only necessary for us to have the resources we needed for learning loss recovery — they are critical in keeping the teaching profession alive.
Ethics measure opposed by Johnson blocked at City Council
A measure extending a ban on lobbyists contributing campaign cash to candidates for mayor was blocked from a vote today at City Council amid opposition from Mayor Brandon Johnson. Subscribe and get unlimited access to Crain's Chicago Business. Justin Laurence is a reporter for Crain’s Chicago Business covering politics and...
Ascension says personal data may be compromised in cyberattack
Ascension said Wednesday it believes a recent cyberattack may have compromised patient data. Subscribe and get unlimited access to Crain's Chicago Business. If enacted, the rules would dramatically expand protections for tens of millions of Americans burdened by medical bills they can’t afford. The trend could be good news...
Johnson all in on 'game changer' quantum center at South Works site
Seizing on a rare opportunity to jolt Chicago’s economy and potentially revitalize portions of the South Side, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration appears to be all in on efforts to lure a next-generation computer complex to the former U.S. Steel South Works property along the city's southern lakefront. Subscribe...
In City Council, an ordinance meant to entice data centers in Chicago
Envious of the data center boom in the suburbs and elsewhere around the country, Ald. Gilbert Villegas, 36th, thinks he has the ticket to boost the city’s share of the pie and increase property tax revenue. Subscribe and get unlimited access to Crain's Chicago Business. Seizing on a rare...
Aon launches $350M insurance package to spur rebuilding in Ukraine
Aon and the U.S. International Development Finance Corp. have put together a $350 million insurance package to spur business development in war-torn Ukraine. Subscribe and get unlimited access to Crain's Chicago Business. Mark Weinraub is a banking and finance reporter for Crain’s Chicago Business. He joined Crain's in 2023 from...
Advocate looks into who's actually using its patient portal, finds disparities
Advocate Aurora Research Institute scientists are using Advocate Health Care's large, diverse patient population to study how different groups of patients are using the system's patient portal. This exclusive Health Pulse content is only available to Health Pulse subscribers. Get a full year of access to Health Pulse + all...
Local firm pays $34M for west suburban shopping center
A local real estate investment firm is continuing to bet on Chicago-area retail. Subscribe and get unlimited access to Crain's Chicago Business. Rachel Herzog is a commercial real estate reporter for Crain’s Chicago Business. She joined Crain’s in 2023 from The Real Deal, where she had covered commercial real estate in Chicago. Before that, Herzog wrote for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. She is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, receiving a bachelor’s degree in media and journalism, as well as a separate degree in Hispanic literature and culture.
Biden advances plan to remove medical debt from credit scores
Americans would no longer have to worry about medical debts dragging down their credit scores under federal regulations proposed Tuesday by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Create your free account to continue reading. The trend could be good news for states with fewer restrictions, which will have the top pick...
Macie Dorow and Joseph Labetti
Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc., a leading corporate advisory and investment banking firm, is pleased to announce the promotions of Macie Dorow and Joseph Labetti to Vice President. Macie Dorow joined Prairie Capital Advisors in 2016 and specializes in advising middle market companies on mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”), capital formation and...
Ken Griffin's Citadel grabs 2 more floors in posh Miami tower
Citadel is grabbing more office space in Miami, as Ken Griffin’s financial empire expands south. Subscribe and get unlimited access to Crain's Chicago Business. Lia Majid's pursuit for a Chicago firm reflects a trend of would-be CEOs striking out on their own for a business to run themselves. The...
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