Braintree founder turns his passion to futuristic ideas in science
Starting Braintree — one of Chicago's most successful homegrown tech companies, which sold to PayPal for $800 million in 2013 — was just the first step for Bryan Johnson. Now...
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Amid budget crisis, Illinois looks to tech investments for big payoff
Illinois is betting on the state's startups as vehicles to drive job growth and make money, even as it faces a months-long budget impasse. But Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is...
Socially conscious businesses still bring in cash, execs tell chamber
A business with a conscience can be as successful as it is trendy, a trio of Midwestern business leaders said Wednesday afternoon. "We are very much a for-profit business, (despite)...
LinkedIn goes down for some users Wednesday
LinkedIn was down for some users Wednesday afternoon, the second outage in a month. Users began reporting problems accessing the professional social network's website and app at about 3 p.m....
Groupon gets $250 million investment from Comcast-backed Atairos
Groupon has received a $250 million investment from Comcast-backed Atairos Management. Atairos is a $4 billion independent fund launched this year by Comcast and headed by former Comcast Chief Financial...
Is the gym full? Startup thinks beacons can improve apartment living
Location-tracking technology in apartment buildings could be the answer to avoiding lines at the gym or knowing when it's a good time to head to the laundry room. Chicago-based Mobile...
Grubhub CEO’s compensation jumps after company goes public
Grubhub CEO Matt Maloney's compensation rose to $8.3 million in 2015, the year after the food ordering and delivery service went public (Nasdaq: GRUB). He earned nearly $3.6 million in...
Shinola plans eyewear factory for South Side of Chicago
Shinola, known for its built-in-Detroit watches and bicycles, is setting its sights on Chicago for a new factory. The company intends to open a Shinola eyewear plant on the South...
Reddit co-founder shows off ‘overdue’ first app at Chicago event
Reddit's getting ready to launch its first-ever app, and co-founder Alexis Ohanian offered a peek at the interface Thursday before speaking at a Chicago-area conference. Ohanian showed the iPhone app...
Chicago tech companies step in as parents face 1-day CPS strike
Chicago startups with kid-focused services are rolling out deals for the planned one-day teacher strike Friday, seeking to fill a gap for parents and to draw new customers. They're offering...