It’s important that every once in awhile we remind ourselves that aside from all the corruption, the parking tickets, the traffic, and the weather (generally but what happened to winter this year?) and the massive debt that the Machine has thrust upon us and our children that Chicago totally rocks for business.

[LevelUp founder Seth] Priebatsch said he was attracted to Chicago because of its size and importance, as well as its active startup community. The company, which has about 120 employees, has opened an office in Chicago with seven people.

via Chicago Tribune.

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PNC Bank is opening three new branches in Chicago, bringing 200 new jobs to the city by the end of 2013, Mayor Rahm Emanuel

The positions will be located at the three new branches and at PNC Centre, the company’s regional headquarters at One North Franklin.

via Chicago Tribune.