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McDonald’s making US naming-rights debut at Chicago Fire’s new stadium
Business & EconomyChicagoBiz Journals - Business

McDonald’s making US naming-rights debut at Chicago Fire’s new stadium

McDonald’s has secured naming rights for the Chicago Fire's new stadium, marking its debut in the U.S. naming-rights market. The stadium, which can accommodate 22,000 spectators, will also include a large flagship restaurant that will be open year-round.

May 13, 2026Read More
Chicago startup Stock lands $1.5M to connect brands with nonprofits for excess inventory
Business & EconomyChicagoBiz Journals - Business

Chicago startup Stock lands $1.5M to connect brands with nonprofits for excess inventory

Chicago startup Stock has secured $1.5 million in funding to develop a platform that connects brands with nonprofits to manage excess inventory. The initiative aims to address the significant issue of usable inventory being discarded each year. This funding will support their logistics and operational efforts.

May 12, 2026Read More
Once epicenters of teenage culture, some Chicago-area malls are taking their last breath
Business & EconomyChicagoChicago Tribune

Once epicenters of teenage culture, some Chicago-area malls are taking their last breath

Many Chicago malls are past their prime, becoming as old and grey as the generations who once frequented them.

May 10, 2026Read More
Banks and Crypto Backers Tussle as Senators Eye Landmark Digital Asset Bill
Business & EconomyChicagoChicago Tribune

Banks and Crypto Backers Tussle as Senators Eye Landmark Digital Asset Bill

Banking groups are floating last-minute changes to a compromise on stablecoin yield as a key Senate panel begins considering a landmark digital asset bill.

May 10, 2026Read More
Bulls ex-coach Billy Donovan has already landed a buyer for his Lincoln Park home
Business & EconomyChicagochicagobusiness.com

Bulls ex-coach Billy Donovan has already landed a buyer for his Lincoln Park home

Donovan, who split with the Bulls in late April, and his wife, Christine, put the Fremont Street house on the market 15 days ago, asking $4.5 million.

May 10, 2026Read More
Jump Trading enters deal to trade tokenized stocks
Business & EconomyChicagochicagobusiness.com

Jump Trading enters deal to trade tokenized stocks

Jump Trading enters deal to trade tokenized stocks. This story was reported by chicagobusiness.com.

May 10, 2026Read More