Joe Cahill

Joe Cahill is a seasoned business writer and editor with extensive experience in journalism and corporate law. Currently retired as of January 2024, Joe has operated independently as a business writer and editor since 2012, focusing on thought leadership and content marketing across various industries. As a long-time columnist for Crain's Chicago Business since 2000, Joe has covered Chicago-area business and economic news while overseeing editorial operations that established the publication as a leading source in the region. Previous roles at Crain's include Managing Editor and Assistant Managing Editor, where Joe consistently delivered award-winning news coverage. Joe's career began as a staff reporter for the Wall Street Journal, focusing on banking and finance, and included a decade as a corporate attorney specializing in mergers and acquisitions. Joe holds a Master of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University, a Juris Doctor from IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from St. Norbert College.