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Major roadwork resumes in Chicago area just as more drivers venture back behind the wheel

Following a year of faster travel times due to COVID-19-related closures, Chicago area drivers can expect to run into more delays this year, thanks to traffic increasing .....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMay 7th, 2021

Chicago area’s independent bookstores see revival

The book industry as a whole, once viewed as on the verge of collapse, has largely bounced back since the COVID-19 pandemic, with hundreds of new members in the American Booksellers Association. Renting o.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMay 3rd, 2024

DHL to pay Chicago-area drivers $8.7M in EEOC racial discrimination settlement

The federal employment agency accused the company of assigning Black workers to routes in neighborhoo.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneApr 25th, 2024

DHL to pay Chicago-area drivers $8.7 million in EEOC racial discrimination settlement

The federal employment agency accused the company of assigning Black worker.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneApr 25th, 2024

UPS is hiring 500 in Chicago area

UPS is preparing for a major hiring initiative in Chicagoland......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 18th, 2021

Chicago area suffers second major internet outage in a week

An undisclosed number of RCN Chica.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMay 11th, 2021

S2G Ventures" $1B bet on a healthier planet

Since its launch in 2014, the Chicago-based VC firm has become one of the top food and agriculture venture firms in the country, having raised over $1 billion to back startups whose food solutions are paving the way for a healthier planet......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 15th, 2021

Chicago-area transit may look different this summer, with social distancing and the end of rush hour

Packed rush-hour trains and buses won't be coming back, as long as the threat of cor.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMay 14th, 2020

ARCH Venture Partners raises $1.5B to back biotech companies

As the coronavirus crisis worsens throughout the U.S., a Chicago venture firm just raised nearly $1.5 billion in two new funds to back companies fighting against COVID-19 and other health care challenges. ARCH Venture Partners announced Thursday t.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 2nd, 2020

M1 Finance grows to $1 billion in assets on its platform

Chicago startup M1 Finance hit a major milestone this week — it now has more than $1 billion in assets on its platform. And the company says it’s reached that mark faster, and with less venture capital funding, than some of its peers. M1 announ.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 28th, 2020

Startup vets Eric Rosenfeld and Rick Turoczy up for major tech awards

Two longtime supporters of Oregon and Portland-area entrepreneurs will receive top awards from the Oregon Technology Association at this year’s technology awards program. Eric Rosenfeld, founder of Oregon Venture Fund, and Rick Turoczy, editor of .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 26th, 2020

Investors from Chicago, ATX, SF, NYC back $10.5M round for Eventus Systems

Eventus Systems Inc., a local software startup that monitors financial markets, said Feb. 19 it has raised a $10.5 million series A funding round. Austin’s LiveOak Venture Partners and Chicago’s Jump Capital led the new round of investment. Other i.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 19th, 2020

610 ramp near Houston"s Galleria mall closing for two months

This story is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Click here for KHOU's story and additional content. HOUSTON — Heads up, Galleria-area drivers: A major ramp will be shutting down for two months starting Friday, Jan. 10. The Texas Department o.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 10th, 2020

Major Korean Banks Back Bitcoin Startup Coinplug’s $6.4 Million Round

South Korean bitcoin exchange and wallet startup Coinplug has raised $6.4 million from venture arms of major local financial institutions. .....»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskOct 25th, 2019

VC confidence is back, but Bay Area funding deals continue to drop

Reports this month showed a rebound in venture investor confidence but a continuing drop in the number of startup deals done in the second quarter......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJul 29th, 2019

Legendary Chicago Defender publication to go digital only

The publication dates back to 1905 and has had a major role in covering the civil rights era. The owners say they will reach more people online......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJul 8th, 2019

Legendary Chicago Defender publication to go digital only

The publication dates back to 1905 and has had a major role in covering the civil rights era. The owners say they wi.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayJul 7th, 2019

Drivers ask for mercy as Port Authority reviews airport fee

The city's cab and ride-hail drivers are asking for mercy as the Port Authority considers imposing a fee on pickups at the metro area's three major airports. An authority board hearing on Thursday... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkJul 2nd, 2019

Chicago-area joint venture antes up $1 billion for Opportunity Zone development investment

The Tax Cuts and J.....»»

Category: realestateSource: bdcnetworkApr 7th, 2019

Japanese Yen: USD/JPY (JPY=X) softness in the greenback

Japanese Yen: USD/JPY (JPY=X) softness in the greenback The US dollar has pulled back a bit during the trading session again on Thursday, reaching towards the Â¥110 level, an area that is major s.....»»

Category: topSource: livetradingnewsMar 21st, 2019

LASEC"s Schloessman on luring major sports and entertainment events to the L.A. area

As president of the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission, Kathryn Schloessman’s job has been to help secure major sports and entertainment events for the greater Los Angeles area. Since the NFL Rams and Chargers have moved back to L.A.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 16th, 2018