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Chicago Metro Unemployment Rate Decreases to 5.4% in August 2016
This morning, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released preliminary August 2016 unemployment rates for all Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs). The unemployment rate measures the percentage of the local…
Local Employment Trends August 2016
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) released preliminary August 2016 labor market estimates for municipalities across the state based on the current population survey (or “household survey”). The following brief…
Case-Shiller Home Price Index July 2016
Today, Standard & Poor’s (S&P) released July 2016 values for its Case-Shiller Home Price Index, which tracks the prices of existing single-family homes in 20 U.S. metro areas. The index in…
Chicago Tourism Metrics, August 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.…
Global Cities Office Occupancy Costs
Downloadable list of office occupancy costs in Chicago and other global cities. Comparative Office Occupancy Costs (June 2016) Share: <a href="https://plus.google browse around here.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldbusinesschicago.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F%3Fper_page%3D100″ title=”Google Plus” class=”wpfai-google-plus wpfai-link wpfainw”>
Cook County Property Tax Rates 2015
Downloadable PDF provides 2015 property tax rates for Cook County’s more than 1,400 taxing agencies. The average City of Chicago residential taxpayer should expect to see a 12.8% increase in…
August 2016 Home Prices and Sales
The Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR) reported that year over year residential sales in the city of Chicago increased by 2.6%, with 2,770 sales in August 2016 compared to 2,701…
Chicago by the Numbers September 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,…
Mayor Emanuel Announces Duracell Comes to Chicago
Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that Duracell is establishing its executive offices at 181 West Madison St. in Chicago’s Loop business district. Duracell is the largest consumer battery manufacturer in…