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Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on April 08, 2025

Chicago Coworking Startup Workbox Secures $3.5M to Fuel National Growth

The startup offers members access to angel and VC investors and is looking to expand its footprint beyond Chicago.

Kelly Leonard Kelly Leonard
Updated on April 08, 2025

Yes, and: How The Second City Pivoted to Become a Startup at 60

By relying on its improvisational ethos, the Second City made a quick pivot to virtual offerings that is already showing signs of long-term benefits.

Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on April 08, 2025

CVS Health to Acquire Primary Care Network Oak Street Health for $10.6B

Chicago-based Oak Street Health was founded in 2012 and provides affordable primary care services for older adults.

Michael Hines Michael Hines
Updated on April 08, 2025

Here’s What Hybrid and Remote Look Like at Vivid Seats and Jellyvision

Employees at each company share the professional and personal benefits that flexible scheduling has brought.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on April 08, 2025

Curiosity Drives Innovation. Here’s How 3 Local Tech Leaders Inspire It in Their Teams

At these companies, curiosity is key to new products, passionate employees and better practices

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Updated on April 08, 2025

5 Chicago companies looking for experienced devs

Developers are always in high demand, but senior devs are needed at many of Chicago’s most exciting companies. These jobs require plenty of skill, of course, but also the ability to claim ownership for specific tasks, pitch in on a variety of projects and help junior devs when they hit roadblocks. However, they’re also a chance to shape a company’s tech and provide much-needed assistance at cool startups across the city.

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