Lost Girls Vintage co-owner shares update after car crashes into Logan Square storefront | ChicagoLIVE
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Lost Girls Vintage co-owner Kyla Embrey joins ChicagoLIVE after a car crashed through the Logan Square storefront, causing major damage but thankfully no injuries. She shares how the community quickly stepped up, what comes next for the shop, and how neighbors can help as the business rebuilds.

Hagen’s Fish Market celebrates 80 years as a Chicago seafood staple
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Fourth-generation owner Eric Johnson shares the rich history of Hagen’s Fish Market, its Lenten rush, signature offerings, and what’s next for the iconic Chicago business.

How small businesses can win government contracts
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Chris Hollingsworth from the Illinois APEX Accelerators discusses how government contracting works and how the Government Contracting Summit helps small businesses connect with opportunities and grow.

Babe’s Sports Bar celebrates women’s sports in Logan Square
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Babe’s Sports Bar, Chicago’s only venue exclusively showing women’s sporting events, highlights upcoming Big Ten tournament and March Madness games while sharing its experience serving 35,000 drinks since opening last September.

Bronzeville flower shop preps Valentine’s Day bouquets
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Shavon Francis of Fleurish Chicago shares tips for keeping arrangements fresh and highlights local options for last-minute Valentine’s Day flowers.

Garfield Ridge coffee shop rallies community support after ICE backlash
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A Cup of Joe Coffeehouse in Garfield Ridge is receiving an outpouring of support after owners say they were harassed over a social media post critical of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,

Chicago bar closes doors in protest supporting immigrant rights
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Chicago bar Kumiko is closing for the night as part of a nationwide protest, with owner Julia Momose saying the decision is meant to speak out against ICE enforcement policies and in support of immigrant communities. Employees are still being paid for the day, and the bar plans to reopen Saturday.

Government shutdown impact on small businesses
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As the Government shutdown reaches day 22 Dan Varroney, CEO of Potomac Core Consulting and author of Rethinking Economic Growth: How Small Businesses Can Help Consistently Grow the Economy joins ChicagoNOW to explain the impact on small businesses.

Chicago bridal designer honored as Bears’ Small Business All-Pro recipient
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Grace + Ivory founder Tina Wong celebrates being named a 2025 Small Business All-Pro by the Chicago Bears and PNC Bank, recognizing her woman-owned bridal brand that’s redefining wedding dress shopping and giving back to the community.

Preckwinkle announces $40M in small business grants
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In a boost for small businesses, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday that $40 million in assistance from the 2023 Source Grant Fund.