David Roeder
Business reporter
David Roeder covers business and labor for the Chicago Sun-Times.
Big-box chains still draw the crowds, but many shoppers prefer to support local merchants. They’re getting a push from Chicago-area festivities planned for Small Business Saturday.
Northwestern University’s plan for six annual concerts at a rebuilt football stadium passed with Mayor Daniel Biss’ vote as opponents crafted arguments to use in litigation.
The Hoffman Estates property the that retailer’s headquarters occupied in 1992 is likely to get a drastic makeover as empty offices make way for cyberspace.
The new tenants will bring the building at 2430 N. Halsted St. to 80% occupancy.
The university made a new $157.5 million public benefits offer that prompted the council to defer its final vote on Northwestern’s $800 million football stadium project.
Overshadowed by national brands, the small local company sees more grocery distribution and other sales outlets, doing it all with a staff of four people.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined the president, who called the union’s deals with automakers “game-changers” that will secure jobs and boost the economy.
The Belvidere event will, the White House said, underscore the big victory UAW negotiated with automaker Stellantis after a six-week-long strike. The deal is expected to include the reopening of the plant, which has been closed since February.
The school faces heavy local opposition to its proposal, which was rejected by the city’s Land Use Commission but now is pending before the City Council.