Private Equity Firms Buy Medline In $34 Billion Leveraged Buyout

Blackstone, Carlyle and Hellman & Friedman are partnering to buy a majority of the privately held Northfield-based medical supply company.

Winnetka Brothers Who Founded PeaPod Launch New Grocery Start-Up

The company's software lets customers filter foods for personalized dietary needs from participating retailers' offerings.

Byline Bank Supports Winnetka Community Through Gift Card Program

Byline Bank purchases $10,000 worth of gift cards from 22 Winnetka restaurants in meaningful show of support.

Buyout Firms Prepare Joint Bids For Medline Industries: Report

Bidders are looking to borrow about $10 billion of their roughly $30 billion offers for the Northfield-based company, Bloomberg reported.

Spirit Elephant Receives Winnetka Green Award

The pioneer vegan restaurant advocates for plant-based eating, both for its environmental impact and for health reasons.

Potential Medline Sale Could Value Company At Up To $30 Billion

The Northfield-based medical supply company has hired Goldman Sachs to explore a possible "megabuyout," the Wall Street Journal reported.

Winnetka-Glencoe Area Bankruptcy Filings Slowed Amid Pandemic Last Year

There was a dramatic change in bankruptcy filings across the country last year. Here are the numbers for Cook County.

How Reliable Is Your Illinois Electric Utility?

See how well utility providers in the Winnetka-Glencoe area and across IL serve their customers.

Byline Bank Supports Small Businesses through PPP

Byline Bank is processing applications now for existing and new customers who open a business account.

Ex-Employee Accuses Medline Of Racial Discrimination, Retaliation

A former employee of the Northfield-based company says she was forced out due to her complaints about sexual harassment.

Psychic Medium Andrew Anderson Inspires And Coaches Clients

Clients have tapped into their own gifts after meeting with Anderson and have used those gifts to write books and create new lives.

IL Business Of The Year: Nominate Your Favorite In Winnetka

Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as a Winnetka-Glencoe Business of the Year.

Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them Stay Afloat In Winnetka

Small Business Saturday — it’s on Nov. 28 this year — helps local businesses in Winnetka-Glencoe overcome pandemic hardships.

$400,000 Sales Tax Rebate Available For Winnetka Businesses

Trustees approved a plan to return some of the tax money Winnetka-based businesses generated for the village last year.

Freedom Home Care to open new location in Barrington

Plans are underway for an August 2020 opening

Marijuana Dispensaries In Winnetka, Glencoe: Take Our Survey

Recreational marijuana has been legal in Illinois since January. Several towns are reconsidering their votes against allowing its sale.

Winnetka, Glencoe PPP Loans: Where Coronavirus Relief Money Went

These 53 Winnetka and Glencoe businesses were approved for the largest loans from the $51 billion Paycheck Protection Program.

Winnetka Business "Oui, Madame!" Needs Your Support

Learn how "Oui, Madame!" is faring during the coronavirus and what you can do to support them during this difficult time.

Local Business Guide: What's Open And Closed In Winnetka, Glencoe

We asked local businesses to offer updates on their status during the coronavirus crisis and produced a directory of their responses.

Winnetka Area Businesses: Open Or Closed? Let Customers Know

We're publishing a simple "Open-or-Closed Directory" for Winnetka, Glencoe and Northfield businesses. Here's how to get listed.

Kathy Fielding Named First Woman CEO of the North Suburban YMCA

Fielding Brings Extensive Experience in Family, Community, and Programming Development

harper + ash Hosts First "Come To Our Table" Events

Highland Park's Newest Home & Design Destination Welcomes Inspired Generations & Bright Bowls to Kick-off its Series of Inspired Events

YMCA President/CEO Receives Statewide Y Leadership Award

Award acknowledges cause-driven leaders within their association, community, the Y movement, and among his or her peers across the State.

Barbara Strongin Joins Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

New Director of Medical Staffing

Scott Simpson Design + Build Celebrates 25 Years in Business

New name, new look & logo highlights integrated offerings

Fifth Third Bank Closing Dozens Of Suburban Branches In July

After buying MB Financial last year, Fifth Third is closing nearly 20 percent of its branches in the Chicago area.

New Trier Alum Unexpectedly Out As Top Facebook Product Executive

Chris Cox, a top deputy of founder Mark Zuckerberg, has quit less than a year after being put in charge of its portfolio of mobile apps.

Chicago Blackhawks Owner To Discusses Family Business In Winnetka

Rocky Wirtz will discuss and sign copies of "The Breakaway: The Inside Story of the Wirtz Family Business and the Chicago Blackhawks."

Phase 3 Advisory Services Adds Staff To Buffalo Grove Firm

The financial firm is expanding its staff to assist clients in living their dreams.

This Is The Richest Town In Illinois

The wealthiest town in the state also has the highest percentage of residents with at least a bachelor's degree.

Walgreens To Close Glencoe Location When New Winnetka Store Opens

The opening of a new Walgreens on Green Bay Road in Winnetka will mean the loss of a "not insubstantial" amount of revenue for Glencoe,

Illinoisans Love Bakeries, Want More Bars, Restaurants: Survey

Shoppers were asked what kind of small businesses they want to see more of in their neighborhoods.

2017 Winnetka, Glencoe Small Business Saturday Deals And Events

Take a look at some of the promotions and events for Small Business Saturday in Glencoe and Winnetka.

Fred's Garage Opens In Downtown Winnetka

The new restaurant offers cuisine that's both "elevated and everyday," according to a co-owner.

Wilmette-Based Investors Keep Acquiring Property Along Green Bay Road.

Map: Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate now owns more than a dozen North Shore properties and it plans to keep adding more.

Coldwell Banker - Glencoe Names Highland Park Resident, Mada Ugolini-Hitchmough, Rookie of the Year

Coldwell Banker Glencoe names Highland Park Resident, Mada Ugolini-Hitchmough, rookie of the year for 2016

Winnetka Galleria and Lakeside Foods Building to be Purchased by Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate

Acquisitions expand company's North Shore portfolio to 18 properties.

Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate Names New CEO.

Greg Hoffmann named CEO of Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate

Two Glencoe Businesses to Host Mend Hunger Food Drive

Glencoe businesses hosting food drive throughout May.

E-Commerce Vs. Brick & Mortar Retailers: A LWV Conversation

Future of shopping discussed with retail real estate expert.