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Our annual survey indicates that an more chief executive officers are leading their businesses from their homes or hotel rooms. We also look into the surprising reasons that people quit their executive positions in the C-suite, and also some of the advantages.

Companies are increasingly relying on "navigators" who aid new employees to learn on their job. A Chicago tech firm recently partnered with a local college in providing this 'first-of-its-kind' program across the country.

Amazon fulfillment center employees were evacuated due to a fire early on Thursday morning. This was followed by more consideration from customers who wanted to keep the center in operation. It appears now that the reopening of it is now underway following the interest of customers.

Chicago is currently resurfacing streets and drivers will likely encounter lane closures on several major roads in downtown. Before you travel 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. Numerous factors, including the rise in fuel costs and an increasingly competitive industry for airlines are a major reason behind these financial difficulties.

Save A Lot's owner has announced plans to sell the majority of its Chicago local stores. The remaining stores will continue to operate as usual. This could be a surprise for customers who have grown accustomed to the low costs.

Tupperware Brands, the company that pioneered storage of food for decades, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following a whistleblower suit.

Many seniors are taking on self-employment to earn a living, but it can be a challenge. Here are a few tips to help those who are just starting out.

Private equity company in the locality takes over stalled project. A reorganization could transform one of Chicago's fastest-growing businesses' perception of its office space in Chicago's Loop district.

The federal government prepares to deal with an expected power shortage, Illinois residents can anticipate their utility bills rising in the summer, and then decreasing over the winter as Illinois utilities work to maintain current rates through 2025.

Wendell Hutson covers economic development and commercial real estate for Crain's. He was awarded three A. Philip Randolph Messenger Awards from the National Newspaper Publishers Association; prior to joining Crain's Wendell covered technology, entertainment, commercial real estate for Los Angeles Business Journal as well as DNAinfo Chicago and Illinois Real Estate Journal.