“We understand that in order to have a vibrant economy we need to have a vibrant manufacturing community,” said Reggie Greenwood,...

Dozens of local leaders celebrated the group’s launch Wednesday night at Thornton Distilling Co. in Thornton. “Decades ago, the south...

L-R: Thomas Ketchum, SBDC at SSEGI client; Kristi DeLaurentiis, SSMMA Executive Director; Debbie Meyers-Martin, IL State Rep.; Jay...

When: Wednesday, November 13, 5:00 – 7:00 pm Where: Thornton Distilling Company, 400 East Margaret Street, Thornton, IL 60476 RSVP Here...

Homewood/East Hazel Crest In the story, Homewood officials back Halsted Street casino plan, citing jobs and economic benefits,  the...

Agenda 8:30 a.m. – Coffee and networking 9:00 a.m. – Program begins – Featured topic: $35.8 Million for New Health Facility at SSC ...

Image courtesy of the Chicago Heights Economic Development Corporation A $3 million public-private partnership between the City of...

The study by Union Analytics Gaming found that under the current tax structure, a private operator would not be able to make enough of a...

The hourslong hearing took place at St. Benedict Church, just a block from MetroSouth Medical Center, whose operators are seeking...

A crowd of more than 200 gathered for the City of Blue Island’s MetroSouth Summit, held earlier today at the City Hall East Annex. Hosted...

COOK COUNTY, ALONG WITH THE VILLAGE OF ALSIP, THE CITY OF BLUE ISLAND, THE VILLAGE OF CALUMET PARK, THE CITY OF COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, THE...

New Food Strategies: The South Suburban Economic Growth Initiative (SSEGI) announces a food co-packing expansion opportunity in Chicago’s...

When Friday, Aug. 2, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Where Engbretson Hall, Governors State University 1 University Parkway ...

In addition to a new casino, south suburban Cook County is in line for its own separate new “racino” — a combination horse racing track...

If within two years business properties are not leased, sold or developed, Cook County can take action to revoke the tax incentives. The...

Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Reggie Greenwood with US Rep. Robin Kelly at the May 3 CSEDC...

Speaking at the CIP Industrial Summit were, from left to right, Peter Tsantilis of Liston & Tsantilis, Sam Isaacson of JCR Capital,...

Professional Guidance for Business Growth Jay Readey of Cook County’s South Suburban Economic Growth Initiative will share key strategies...

Ford Heights will be some of the issues the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning will study in helping develop comprehensive plans...