Now that the project has new owners, the question is what will become of the stalled skyscraper on Wacker Drive. Will it be razed? Run as a parking garage? Sold for a song? It's anyone's guess.

Chicago could be a front-runner in the race to lure free agent LeBron James. What's at stake for the Bulls and for the local economy?

Lisa Leiter talks with sports marketing expert Marc Ganis about what a Stanley Cup win would mean for the Blackhawks and the local economy.

The discussion over what schools serve for lunch has been heating up amid first lady Michelle Obama's campaign to combat childhood obesity. Meet a pair of local entrepreneurs who are trying to tap into the trend to improve kids' diets.

The economic chaos in Europe could wreak havoc on some Chicago companies doing business on the Continent.

The economic chaos in Europe could wreak havoc on some Chicago companies doing business on the Continent.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois has a bigger share of the Chicago market than any other health insurer does in any major city. Lisa Leiter talks with Crain's Senior Reporter Mike Colias about what its clout means for medical providers.

What does it take for a family business to survive for more than a century? Find out from C. Cretors & Co., best known for inventing the popcorn machine.

Find out how Chicago stacks up against other major U.S. cities when it comes to job creation.

Privately held banks lack the funds needed to snap up failed banks when they are auctioned by the FDIC. Lisa Leiter talks with Crain's Senior Reporter Steve Daniels about which local lenders are most likely to get in on the acquisition game.

The latest twist in the drama on State Street involves a Lettuce Entertain You venture.

Tootsie Roll buys sugar at a much lower price than its competitors. Lisa Leiter talks with Crain's Reporter David Sterrett about the Chicago-based candymaker's special foreign trade status and how the closely-held company might finally be up for sale.

Bud Light will soon become the official beer of the National Football League. MillerCoors lost a bidding war for the sponsorship to Anheuser-Busch. So what will the Chicago-based brewer do with all of those millions of marketing dollars?

Technology venture capitalist Keith Bank and partners are betting on the latest craze in the golf business: custom clubs. They aim to turn a Chicago-area outfit into a nationwide chain of shops aimed at serious golfers looking for an edge.

Consumer advocates and state officials say Nicor is misleading customers with its gas pipeline repair program.

Find out what creation of the world's largest airline would mean for Chicago, O'Hare, frequent fliers and competitors.

Motorola holds its annual meeting with shareholders, just days after reporting better-than-expected quarterly earnings. The question is whether more job cuts are needed to sustain a turnaround at the Schaumburg-based cell phone maker.

Chicago already has more security cameras than any other U.S. city. Now Mayor Richard Daley wants to take them beyond the city limits to interstate highways in an effort to stop drug dealers, gun runners and money launderers.

Meet the minds behind your favorite treats and learn how they're making candy play an innovative role for the military.

The countdown for Midwest Bank is on. If it doesn't raise fresh capital in the next few weeks, it could become one of the next local institutions to fail.

New reports show the housing market could be nearing the end of a devastating three-year slide. Find out if your neighborhood is making a comeback and what could be around the corner for local real estate.

How much is enough when it comes to charity care? That is the question facing many of the area's most prominent hospitals in the wake of a key Illinois Supreme Court ruling. Lisa Leiter talks with Crain's Senior Reporter Mike Colias about local hospitals at risk of losing key tax exemptions.

As the economy struggles, a growing number of people are turning to self-employment -- particularly women 35 and under.  We look at what's causing the trend and why many young women are choosing to be their own bosses.

The "for lease" sign has become a familiar sight at Chicago-area shopping centers. The vacancy rate is at a 30-year high, and rents are falling. A recovery may not come until 2012, but local experts say the market is showing some signs of improvement.

Mid-sized companies are finding easier access to credit these days. Competition is heating up among the banks that serve them. Hear from one corporate borrower and the chief executive of ColeTaylor Bank.

Trustwave is among the Chicago-area firms snapping a three-year drought in local technology IPOs. Meet the man who co-founded this fast-growing company and learn what he plans to do with the proceeds from a stock offering.

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority is at a crossroads: It lacks funding and credibility at a time when billions of dollars in road repairs are desperately needed. Lisa Leiter talks with reporter James Ylisela Jr. about the likelihood of a toll hike.

The city's convention and trade show business may be struggling, but many of Chicago's major tourist attractions are seeing increases in attendance. We look at how leisure tourism is on the rise and how hot spots are adapting.