Today, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago released August 2016 figures for its Midwest Economy Index (MEI). The MEI is a weighted average of 129 indicators designed to measure non-farm…
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan recently visited Chicago to meet with Mayor Emanuel and strengthen trade and investment links between Chicago and London. The visit was Mayor Khan’s first visit…
World’s largest consumer battery manufacturer brings executive office, while iconic sports brand brings global headquarters
A key partner to WBC, JPMorgan Chase supports innovative business development programs
This morning, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released preliminary August 2016 unemployment rates for all Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs). The unemployment rate measures the percentage of the local…
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) released preliminary August 2016 labor market estimates for municipalities across the state based on the current population survey (or “household survey”). The following brief…
Today, Standard & Poor’s (S&P) released July 2016 values for its Case-Shiller Home Price Index, which tracks the prices of existing single-family homes in 20 U.S. metro areas. The index in…
Making Chicago a premier destination for tourism and entertainment is a major part of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s Plan for Economic Growth & Jobs that WBC is implementing to drive growth in Chicago.…
Downloadable list of office occupancy costs in Chicago and other global cities. Comparative Office Occupancy Costs (June 2016) Share: <a href="https://plus.google browse around here.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldbusinesschicago.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F%3Fper_page%3D100″ title=”Google Plus” class=”wpfai-google-plus wpfai-link wpfainw”>
Downloadable PDF provides 2015 property tax rates for Cook County’s more than 1,400 taxing agencies. The average City of Chicago residential taxpayer should expect to see a 12.8% increase in…