Illinois cannabis businesses call for unified regulatory body amid equity concerns
The calls for cannabis equity in Illinois are getting louder. Marijuana businesses big and small are calling for one oversight body to regulate the industry.
Chicago 11-year-old creates hoodie to help autism patients self-soothe
A south suburban Chicago 11-year-old was tired of being bullied, so he came up with a genius fashion hack.
Lightfoot announces $54M in grants for small businesses, community organizations
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced more economic development grants for Chicago on Tuesday.
Lightfoot announces $54M in grants for small businesses, community organizations
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced more economic development grants for the city on Tuesday. The grant program is part of the mayor's Chicago Recovery Plan.
Chicago officials working with Little Village Discount Mall vendors to set up new location
The city of Chicago is working with the vendors to set up shop permanently at 51st and Kedzie and will help pay $500,000 to foot the bill for rent.
Chicago officials working with discount mall vendors to set up new location
The City of Chicago is working with the vendors to set up shop permanently at 51st Street and Kedzie and to help pay $500,000 to foot the bill for the rent.
Wheeling weed shop wants to allow customers to smoke inside
A marijuana dispensary in Wheeling has a new idea to improve the customer experience.
Wheeling weed shop wants to allow customers to smoke inside
A marijuana dispensary in Wheeling has a new idea to improve the customer experience.
Matteson welcomes new employee-owned marijuana dispensary
An employee-owned cannabis dispensary opened its doors Wednesday morning in Matteson.
Matteson welcomes new employee-owned marijuana dispensary
An employee-owned cannabis dispensary opened its doors Wednesday morning in Matteson.
The Tee Shirt Store enables Chicago youth to learn ins and outs of entrepreneurship
Chris Brown, president at The Tee Shirt Store, talks about how they are empowering kids to launch their own businesses and give them a base of support to explore their entreprenuerial desires.
Little Village Discount Mall vendors say goodbye to community hub
With their future uncertain, many of the Little Village Discount Mall vendors started packing their inventory days ago. Now, they are moving out of the warehouse at 3101 W. 26th St., a place that became their beloved community.
Little Village Discount Mall vendors say temporary reprieve from city came too late
Vendors at the Little Village Discount Mall are getting a reprieve after the city worked out a deal to allow them to stay an additional six weeks, instead of being forced out Tuesday. But Fox 32’s Joanie Lum says for some, the offer is too late.
Aurora to give additional $700K to small businesses
This is the second time the city is giving out grant money to small businesses.
Aurora to give additional $700K to small businesses
Aurora did it once and they are ready to do it twice. If you are a small business, listen up. The city is ready to divvy out $700,000.
Some Little Village Discount Mall vendors must leave after judge's ruling
A partial win and a partial loss for vendors at the Little Village Discount Mall on Friday.
Some Little Village Discount Mall vendors must leave after judge's ruling
A partial win and a partial loss for vendors at the Little Village Discount Mall on Friday.
Fate of Little Village Discount Mall hangs in the balance
A judge will decide soon on the potential eviction of vendors from a Little Village Discount Mall.
Little Village vendors take legal action to stop discount mall eviction
With their future at stake, vendors are taking legal action in hopes of stopping an eviction at the Little Village Discount Mall.
South Side 'Shark Tank' gives small businesses the chance for more
The top prize in this version of "Shark Tank" is $150,000 to jump-start a Chicago business.