Applications Open for ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza
Annual program to host 125 of the nation’s top technology and engineering students in Chicago; Local alumni invited back to participate in mentoring and program planning sessions
May Home Prices and Sales Are Up Over Last Year
On May 22, the Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR) reported that residential sales in the city of Chicago increased by 10.1% since last year, with 2,700 sales in May 2015…
Chicago Tourism Metrics, May 2015
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.…
Crain’s Chicago: City officials to head to China on trade mission
By Greg Hinz, Crain’s Chicago Business
Chicago Tribune: Chicago plans trade mission to China
By Kathy Bergen, Chicago Tribune
Cook County Property Tax Rates 2014
Downloadable PDF provides 2014 property tax rates for Cook County’s more than 1,400 taxing agencies. The average homeowner in the city of Chicago and the northern suburbs will see their tax…
Chicago by the Numbers June 2015
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,…
Chicago Residents Connect with Advanced Manufacturing Jobs
More than 250 residents already impacted by 1000 Jobs Campaign
New Sections of Chicago Riverwalk Open
Riverwalk lineup inculdes array of dining, educational, cultural and recreational activities
WBC 2014 Annual Report
Annual report showcases WBC’s accomplishments and their impact