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June Home Prices and Sales
The Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR) reported that residential sales in the city of Chicago held mostly steady, with 3,210 sales in June 2016 compared to 3,202 sales in June 2015 (+0.2%).…
Read MoreChicago’s Music Incubator, 2112, Marks First Year and Announces Expansion
Music tech startups from across the country drawn to 2112, which now supports 75 companies
Read MoreChicagoMade Showcases Makers and Innovators
New ChicagoMade Marketplace, Film Series, Panel Discussion Highlight City as Hub of Creativity and Innovation
Read MoreChicago Tourism Metrics, June 2016
Making Chicago a premier destination for tourism and entertainment is a major part of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s Plan for Economic Growth & Jobs that WBC is implementing to drive growth in Chicago.…
Read MoreChicago by the Numbers July 2016
World Business Chicago tracks indicators from month to month to gauge the strength of several aspects of Chicago’s economy, including employment in major sectors, residential and office real estate data,…
Read MoreChicago Mayor Emanuel and Cook County Board President Preckwinkle Launch Industrial Growth Zones Program
New Initiative to Attract Industrial Businesses, Accelerate Job Growth and Drive Neighborhood Investment
Read More$361.3M VC invested in Chicago in Q2 2016
DJX VentureSource has released its Q2 2016 venture capital report, which tracks investments into companies that have received at least one round of venture funding. Chicago’s $361.3 million VC dollars invested in…
Read MoreWind Companies in Chicago
Chicago has more wind companies than any other U.S. city. There are 23 wind companies located in the Chicago metro, 14 of which are headquarters. In the city proper, there are…
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