The Google Effect? Experts Say Tech Giant’s Thompson Center Move Could Bring More Residents Downtown
There could be a spike in investment around the Thompson Center as developers create housing and convert buildings for an influx of Google workers, real estate leaders said.
Google Could Buy Thompson Center, Report Says
It's the latest twist for the famed building, which opened in 1985 and has been used for governmental offices — but which has faced costly infrastructure issues.
Google Adding 10,000 Jobs This Year, Including Some In Chicago
Google already has 1,400 workers in Chicago.
Chance The Rapper Enlists Chicago Children’s Choir For Inauguration Night Performance On ‘The Late Show’
Chance The Rapper and Peter CottonTale join other Chicago artists for a performance airing on Stephen Colbert's inauguration night TV special.
Google Employees Will Keep Working From Home Until At Least Fall Due To Coronavirus Concerns
The tech giant's Midwest headquarters is in Fulton Market. When offices reopen, Google plans to adopt a “flexible workweek” with employees working from the office three days a week.
Google Tells Its Employees To Work From Home For 1 Month Amid Coronavirus Fears
The company is recommending all of its North American employees work remotely through April 10.
Chance The Rapper’s New Music Video Game For ‘I Love You So Much’ Was Designed By South Side Students
Rather than drop a music video for the single, Chance the Rapper's charity SocialWorks released a video game coded and designed by South Side students.
Google Plans To Hire ‘Hundreds’ In Chicago This Year
“I look forward to seeing the company continue to grow in Chicago for years to come," Mayor Rahm Emanuel said.
Google Adding More Office Space In Fulton Market To Accommodate 1,000 Employees
Google will lease six floors in Sterling Bay's 210 N. Carpenter St. office building to help house its growing staff.
A Google Retail Store on Randolph Street Could Attract Tourists, Hopeful Alderman Says
Ald. Walter Burnett offered his support following reports the tech giant was nearing a lease for a retail store between 845 and 853 W. Randolph St. in the West Loop.
