Goodwill signed a lease at 3120 N. Pulaski Rd for a second Avondale store that will create about 50 jobs and expand its Chicago footprint.

Chicago-based Mesirow is acquiring LeafHouse Financial Advisors, adding about $23B in retirement assets and boosting its fiduciary platform to roughly $138B. The deal folds LeafHouse’s adviser tech into Mesirow and is expected to close in Q3 2026.

A Chicago couple says a West Town taproom closed without notice and their $5,400 wedding deposit hasn't been returned. Local reporters say the venue's phone and site went dark.

Sikich bought Jefferson Wells U.S. from ManpowerGroup for $100M, adding 300+ staff and a $76M revenue stream in 2025.

Chicago's PMI dipped to 49.2 in April, slipping into contraction and falling short of forecasts. The drop reverses March gains and highlights local weakness.

Gerresheimer will close its Chicago Heights moulded‑glass plant and lay off 172 workers; the company says production will move to Italy and India under a global transformation plan.

ICE enforcement this spring has thinned crews, delayed home projects and driven up day rates across Chicago's construction sector.

A DuPage County man nicknamed "Lucky" claimed a $1M Millionaire Club scratch-off at a Lombard Mobil; the station will receive a $10,000 retailer bonus.

Ferrero began production of Nutella Peanut at its Franklin Park plant after a roughly $75M upgrade, and jars of the new spread are hitting North American shelves. The company held a ribbon-cutting as local production ramped up.

After nearly 22 years on Milwaukee Avenue, Saint Alfred announced it will close its Wicker Park shop at the end of the month, ending a run of sneaker drops, collabs and local events.

Party City has returned inside more than 700 Staples stores, pairing balloons and décor with Staples’ print services after the brand’s bankruptcy and sale. The rollout is rolling out to more locations through 2026.

A class-action suit accuses Aldi of using pastoral packaging and 'cage-free' labels that plaintiffs say mislead shoppers about outdoor access. The filing seeks class status for buyers who paid a premium.

An EF-1 tornado damaged a section of Rivian's Normal plant, pausing R2 operations while crews assess repairs. No injuries were reported and Rivian says it expects to restart Building 2 this week.