Sarah's Circle Expands Women's Housing in Uptown Development Push
The nonprofit plans 32 apartments in a former Edgewater church as Far North Side neighborhoods see increased residential development activity.
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Christine Fahey covers business, real estate, and economic development for Chicago Gust. An Irish-American from the Lincoln Park area, Christine spent eight years at Crain's Chicago Business covering finance, commercial real estate, and corporate Chicago before joining the team. She holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and brings analytical rigor to her coverage of the forces shaping Chicago's economy—from Loop office vacancies to neighborhood revitalization projects. Christine's coverage of Chicago's commercial real estate market has been cited by Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal.
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City Council Passes Budget Without Head Tax; Johnson Weighs Veto
The Chicago City Council voted 30-18 to approve a $16.6 billion budget that strips out Mayor Johnson's corporate head tax, setting up a potential veto showdown with just days until the deadline.
Zephyr Home Opens Flagship Store on Michigan Avenue
Zephyr Home's new 45,000-square-foot flagship store brings sustainable home goods and 200 jobs to Chicago's Magnificent Mile retail corridor.
City Council Budget Stalemate Continues with 20 Days to Avoid Shutdown
A group of alderpersons who oppose Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget have introduced their own revenue package, setting up a showdown with just 20 days left before an unprecedented government shutdown.
West Loop Office Vacancy Hits 25%, Developers Pivot to Residential as Remote Work Reshapes Chicago Real Estate
The neighborhood that was Chicago's hottest office market just five years ago now leads the city in vacancy rates. Landlords and developers are scrambling to adapt, with several major conversion projects in the works.
Chicago AI Startup Parkside Labs Raises $50 Million, Plans to Hire 200 as Healthcare Tech Heats Up
The company's AI-powered diagnostic platform, which helps doctors identify diseases from medical imaging, has attracted major hospital systems and now one of the largest funding rounds for a Chicago healthcare tech company this year.
Small Business Saturday Preview: 12 Iconic Chicago Shops Worth Supporting This Year
As Small Business Saturday approaches on November 29, we spotlight a dozen independently owned Chicago shops that have weathered economic storms, pandemic shutdowns, and online competition to remain pillars of their communities.
Lincoln Park Mansion Sells for Record $18 Million, Highest Price in Neighborhood History
A historic limestone mansion on Burling Street has sold for $18 million, shattering the neighborhood's previous record and signaling continued demand for Chicago's most exclusive properties despite broader market uncertainty.
Nextera Technologies to Open Chicago Headquarters in Fulton Market, Bringing 500 Jobs
Austin-based cloud computing firm Nextera Technologies announces plans to establish its Midwest headquarters at 1000 W. Fulton Street, creating 500 high-paying technology jobs over the next three years.
Chicago Commercial Real Estate Pivots to Hybrid Office Model
Chicago landlords adapt to post-pandemic work trends by redesigning office spaces for flexible hybrid models, reshaping the Loop and suburban markets.
Chicago Commercial Real Estate Pivots to Hybrid Workspace Designs
Chicago developers are redesigning office spaces as companies embrace hybrid work models, transforming the commercial real estate landscape downtown.
Chicago Ranks as Top Midwest Startup Hub in New Study
New research places Chicago second only to Austin among Midwest startup ecosystems, driven by fintech growth and venture capital investments.
Target Opens Flagship Store on Michigan Avenue
Target's new 75,000-square-foot flagship store on Michigan Avenue features local partnerships and aims to revitalize downtown retail amid post-pandemic recovery.
Pilsen Manufacturing Firm Creates 200 Jobs in Major Expansion
Midwest Metal Works announces $15M facility expansion in Pilsen, bringing 200 new manufacturing jobs to Chicago's Southwest Side community.