Chicago dad creates Jiobit child tracking device after losing son for 30 minutes at Maggie Daley Park
“I am sure that lots of parents have had this experience, where you're out and about – at a park, Disney World – and you lose track of your little one for just a minute and your heart kind of stops,” Jiobit co-founder John Renaldi said.
Chicago craft breweries push to receive COVID relief funds from Illinois
Kevin Cary from Begyle Brewing in Ravenswood talks about the plight of Chicago's craft breweries seeking state funding to help combat the losses brought on by COVID-19.
Lake View's Spring Wine Walk showcases 20 different vinos and local businesses
Caris Marconet and Jun-Jun Vichaikul preview Thursday's Spring Wine Walk and talk about what local Lake View businesses have to offer.
The Brewed blends horror and java in new Logan Square coffee shop
Nick Mayor and Jen Lemasters, co-owners of The Brewed, give us a walkthrough of their delightfully frightening coffee shop in Logan Square.
Suburban Chicago plant store 'Herbs & the Burbs' gives away plants every weekend
TJ Johnson owns Herbs & the Burbs in Flossmoor. She said she started her “Free Plant Saturdays” at a time when she was thinking about closing her shop. She was stressed out, and she said that during her morning meditation, she realized that all she wanted to do was share plants – so she decided to just give the plants away.
Will traditional office hours become a relic in post-pandemic workplaces?
Steven J. Davis, a professor at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, talks about how workplaces are adjusting as COVID cases decline and more workers return to the office.
Chicagoans launch Loud Brew coffee for a calmer caffeine high
Zachary Rudd talks about their brand-new Loud Brew coffee which offers the caffeine boost you need without the jitters typically associated with java.
Business continues in downtown Naperville even as major renovations get underway
Drivers in downtown Naperville may need to navigate around street and lane closures on Main Street and Jefferson Avenue due to construction, but the Downtown Naperville Alliance (DNA) wants you to know the businesses along that stretch are still open and pedestrians are still welcome.
Business continues in downtown Naperville even as major renovations get underway
The Downtown Naperville Alliance has erected clear acrylic panels where people can watch the construction without the dirt and dust flying their way.
Dive into the city's best food during Chicago Restaurant Week
Chef Mike Hernandez from Azul Mariscos previews Chicago Restaurant Week, which gets underway this Friday.
Chicago business owner dismayed after third break-in: 'Heartbreaking every time'
Thousands of dollars worth of shoes and clothes were stolen from a Chicago business overnight.
Suburban Chicago company making barbecue sauce to benefit veterans
An Army veteran from Chicago's Northwest suburbs is turning his passion for barbecue into a fundraising machine for fellow vets.
Chicago business owner selling blue and yellow shirts, tote bags in support of Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine rages on, we're seeing more efforts in the Chicago area to support the Ukrainian people.
Chicago businesses that depend on baseball crowds concerned after MLB cancels games
In a baseball-crazed city like Chicago, where Opening Day is almost a religious holiday, news that Opening Day had been canceled hit hard on both sides of town.
Chicago business owners worried after MLB cancels regular season games
Across Chicago, business owners who depend on baseball crowds are holding their breath after the MLB and players' union couldn't come to an agreement Tuesday.
With COVID mandates going away in Chicago, here’s what some businesses plan to do starting Monday
On Monday, Chicago will lift the last remaining COVID mitigations that have dictated to business owners how — or even if — they can serve customers for the better part of two years.
How proximity bias is hampering the career prospects of remote workers
Natasha Bowman, often referred to as The Workplace Doctor, talks about how remote workers are missing out on promotions and raises due to proximity bias brought on by the pandemic.
Chicago Black Restaurant Week showcases talented collection of Black-owned eateries
Lauran Smith, founder of Chicago Black Restaurant Week, talks about how this year's event is going and elaborates on the importance of supporting Black-owned businesses.
Antioch's Fischer Paper Products celebrates 50th anniversary
Fischer Paper Products in Antioch celebrated its 50th birthday on Wednesday and while you might not know the company’s name, you’ve almost certainly used their products.
Antioch business celebrating 50th anniversary, due in part to pandemic
Fischer Paper Products in Antioch celebrated its 50th birthday on Wednesday and while you might not know the company’s name, you’ve almost certainly used their products.