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Our annual survey shows that more chief executives are managing their businesses from home or in hotel rooms. In addition, we look into various reasons why people quit their C-suite positions as well as its advantages.

Businesses are increasingly turning to "navigators" who are able to assist new employees in learning on their job. A Chicago tech company recently partnered with a local university to offer this unique program across the country.

Amazon fulfillment center employees were evicted due to a fire on Thursday morning; after further consideration by customers who wanted the facility to in operation. It now appears that it will be reopened. has been reopened following interest from customers.

Chicago is currently working on resurfacing its streets which means that drivers could face lane closures on several major streets throughout downtown. Before you drive be sure to check your tire tread depth and pressure.

A new study shows that more than half of America's top 100 airlines are losing money. These financial problems result from a range of factors including increasing fuel prices and a more competitive airline industry.

The owner of Save A Lot has announced that he is planning to close the majority of his stores located in Chicago. Its remaining stores will operate as usual. This could come as the biggest shock for those who have become accustomed to shopping at low prices.

Tupperware Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a whistleblower lawsuit.

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Private equity firm from the locality takes over stalled project. A reorganization could transform one of Chicago's companies that are growing fast' view of its headquarters space within Chicago's Loop district.

As the federal government gears up to address an anticipated power shortage, Illinois residents can anticipate the cost of their utilities rising in the summer, and then decreasing over the winter, as Illinois utilities work to keep the current rates until 2025.

Wendell Hutson is responsible for Crain's coverage of economic development commercial real estate, as well as other related subjects. He received three A. Philip Randolph Messenger Awards by the National Newspaper Publishers Association. Before joining Crain's Wendell Hutson was a reporter covering entertainment, technology and commercial real estate for Los Angeles Business Journal, DNAinfo Chicago, Illinois Real Estate Journal as well as Illinois Real Estate Journal.