Chicago loses major food trade show at McCormick Place
Chicago has lost one of its bigger trade shows, as the Food Marketing Institute said Wednesday it is pulling the plug on an event that traditionally has drawn thousands of...
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Jolly Green Giant picks up Durkee, Spice Islands for $365 million
The owner of the Jolly Green Giant is adding spices to its pantry: Oak Brook-based ACH Food Cos. plans to sell its spice business to B&G Foods for $365 million...
Duracell to open Loop office
Battery manufacturer Duracell plans to open an office in Chicago, staffing it with more than 60 people, the company said Thursday. The Bethel, Conn.-based company said it plans to locate...
Jimmy John’s sells majority stake, may be positioning for global expansion
Jimmy John's said yes this week to a capital infusion from an Atlanta-based private equity group, a deal that could position the Champaign-based sandwich chain for expansion into global markets....
Wilmette investment adviser sentenced to more than 6 years for fraud
A Wilmette investment adviser was sentenced to six years in prison for defrauding his clients of nearly $2 million. Alan H. Gold, 61, pleaded guilty in January to five counts...
In Chicago Ideas job, Mel Safford’s on the hunt for innovators
Mel Safford's mantra is late nights and early mornings. That's in part because of her work: As the director of booking at Chicago Ideas, the Elgin native, 27, spends her...
Chipotle’s latest attempt to win you back: Cheaper booze
Struggling burrito chain Chipotle is aiming to lure back customers with happy hour deals, including half-off alcoholic beverages and 2-for-1 margaritas and beers for a limited time. The specials are...
Chicago’s internet speeds lag behind other cities’
When it comes to internet speeds, Chicago has a lot of catching up to do. A survey released this week by internet metrics tracker Ookla found that Chicago's average internet...
Middle-aged office buildings get a makeover; golf simulator, anyone?
In the midst of a midlife crisis, downtown Chicago's middle-aged buildings are doing what any other aging has-been would do: Getting face-lifts and adding some bling. Goodbye stodgy and obsolete....
Renovations to old main post office set to begin
Renovations to the old main post office are set to begin now that Mayor Rahm Emanuel has reached an agreement with new owner New York-based 601W Cos. According to a...