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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Published on May 28, 2026

81 Companies in Chicago Pushing the City to New Heights

Check out this list of the top companies making Chicago a vibrant tech hub.

Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on May 27, 2026

23 Companies Offering Internships in Chicago

Chicago companies in industries like finance and healthcare are recruiting interns as they continue to grow the city’s tech scene.

Updated on May 27, 2026

Weekly Refresh: Clearcover’s New Execs, Chicago VCs Are Optimistic, and More

Read our weekly refresh for trending Chicago tech news.

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Updated on May 26, 2026

14 Companies With Flexible Jobs in Chicago

From corporate giants to local retailers, these Chicago employers offer the versatility needed to balance a career with personal priorities.

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Updated on May 21, 2026

18 Companies Hiring Developers in Chicago

From global e-commerce giants to high-frequency trading firms, these companies are recruiting developers to build the next generation of enterprise software and industrial technology.

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Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Updated on May 21, 2026

28 Companies Hiring Software Engineers in Chicago

The Windy City isn’t just a nice place to visit, it’s also a great place to live and work. Check out what the companies in this booming tech hub have on offer.

Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Updated on May 19, 2026

How Engineering Teams at Caxy and McMaster-Carr Build Fast Without Sacrificing Quality

Caxy and McMaster-Carr engineering leaders share how small releases, measurable quality standards and practical AI workflows shape day-to-day engineering culture and product development on their teams.

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Alyssa Schroer Alyssa Schroer
Updated on May 13, 2026

11 Companies Hiring Entry-Level Data Analysts in Chicago

From fintech to healthcare, many of Chicago’s top companies are scouting for fresh data talent.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on May 13, 2026

How Energy CX Is Growing and Setting a New Standard for Energy Purchasing

Business Development Lead Cam Redding explains Energy CX’s recent growth milestones, expansion plans and how the company is scaling to support a growing customer base.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on May 13, 2026

How Arity Became a Leader in Mobility Data and Analytics

Arity President Gary Hallgren talks through Arity’s evolution — from Allstate’s connected car routes to a fast-growing mobility data and analytics company shaping how the world understands movement and risk.

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