5 designers predict future of office spaces
The office of the near future may be more focused on making you happy. Designers say companies are looking at ways to use data to keep employees comfortable and to...
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Chicago-based Vibes lands $45M investment, plans global expansion
Chicago-based mobile marketing technology company Vibes announced Wednesday it had raised $45 million as part of a new partnership the company said will allow it to expand globally. Vibes, founded...
Office design crimes: What goes wrong when companies upgrade
A Ping-Pong table and W hotel-style furnishings don't guarantee that an office is a meaningful space for employees. Office design crimes can take many forms — from too-bright lighting to...
Opternative banned in South Carolina as legislators overturn veto
Chicago-based Opternative said Monday it has stopped operating in South Carolina, where state legislators overturned a veto of a bill that bans prescriptions based on its online eye tests. South...
Groupon kicks off national TV ad campaign
Groupon will peddle haircuts and skydiving deals on ads during "Dancing with the Stars" and "Good Morning America" starting Monday. The Chicago-based e-commerce marketplace launched a multimillion-dollar national television advertising...
How horrible will airport security be? These apps aim to inform.
Airport security lines at O'Hare or Midway right now are nothing short of miserable. Wouldn't it be nice to know just how miserable? With passengers desperate for ways to avoid...
Chicago-based Opternative avoids online eye exam ban in South Carolina
Opternative, the Chicago-based online eye exam startup, notched a victory in South Carolina this week as it continues a contentious state-by-state battle to keep its services from being banned. Opternative...
Kapow keeps swinging on events business after big layoffs
Kapow laid off two-thirds of its staff this year after a spell of rapid growth that made it a Chicago startup hotshot. But the company says it can keep expanding...
Democratic convention badges will be designed in Chicago
The Democratic National Convention announced this week it'll feature a little slice of Chicago. Well, the badges will at least. The Democratic National Convention Committee, which oversees the formal nominating...
Chicago startup raises $1.8M for virtual mental health consultations
Chicago-based telehealth startup Regroup Therapy, which provides virtual mental health consultations to treat depression and a wide range of other issues, has raised more than $1.8 million in funding. Regroup,...