Researching Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products
A timely new study of chemical hazards in picnic products sold at top ten national retailers, found that hoses, folding chairs, and other beach and picnic equipment contain one or more hazardous chemicals and these chemicals are linked to serious health problems. The nonprofit Ecology Center tested 58 common outdoor picnic products for substances that […]
Wrigleyville Businesses Relieved Cubs Will Remain on North Side
There’s relief among businesses in Wrigleyville now that the Cubs have reached an agreement with the city over its $500 million renovation plan. Local residents and neighborhood groups had been worried that businesses would suffer if the Cubs couldn’t come to terms with the city and decided to play baseball elsewhere. Jaime Gamez, owner of […]
Chicago Small Business Center to help entrepreneurs open up shop
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the opening of City Hall’s new Small Business Center last week to provide a “one-stop shop” for novice entrepreneurs looking to establish small businesses in Chicago. Emanuel said he hopes the new program will “make City Hall, not the problem, but the solution,” by providing a quicker and easier service […]
Chicago’s top restaurant trade shows and conventions
In the restaurant industry, whether you’re selling cooking products, appliances or just opening a new restaurant, a trade show could be the perfect opportunity to get your name out there. In Chicago the restaurant industry is highly competitive, but if you get yourself out to some trade shows in the city you’ll get a real head […]
Logan Square theatre offers retro look, beer
Even as Orlando Torres casually leans against the arm of the tall, deep red squishy couches that line the retro, art deco design of the main lobby in the Logan Theatre, his jiggling foot and random hand clasps indicate that his mind is already onto the next three things he needs to do that evening. […]
Family-owned pharmacy in South Loop provides personalized care
In Hindi, “Kushal” means well and “Bhavi” means future, which is why Kushal and Bhavi Patel chose to name their South Loop business the Well Future Pharmacy. In July 2012, the husband and wife pharmacists opened their independent pharmacy at 1442 S. Michigan Ave., after deciding they could not be a part of the corporate pharmaceutical […]
Austin Residents Struggle as Businesses Leave the Community
Just a few banking options are scattered across the city’s most-populated community area, and after next week, Austin residents will have one less if a branch that’s closing its doors doesn’t relocate within the West Side community. The U.S. Bank office at 4909 W. Division St. is slated to close Nov. 16, and while a […]
Next Fashion Goes to the Dogs
Fashion went to the dogs, or at least benefitted dogs and pets in general at this show. The choruses of barking and cooing from attendees, a few of them dogs — or should I say models — erupting at Tuesday’s Next Fashion Chicago show wasn’t the only thing that added a touch of crudeness to […]
Austin Residents Look For Hope, Encourage Unity To Revive Community
Austin looks for a solution – area leaders and advocates say – that doesn’t just depend on increased police presence, but relies on community organizing for equitable distribution of resources; better schools and adult education and workforce preparation; changes in juvenile justice; community centers and youth programs and creating an environment that can give residents hope.
Wicker Park, Energetic At Night, Slow Start In The Mornings
Closed gates and barren streets are the backdrop to the morning scene of Wicker Park, ranked 4th on Forbes list of “America’s Hippest Hipster Neighborhood.” With the occasional wandering customer waiting for the any storefront doors to open, Wicker Park remained desolate. For a place known for its busy nightlife, the morning hours are often […]
Pullman Walmart Looking for Contractors. Jobs on the Way?
Pullman Park Walmart Construction Jobs Forum. Friday, July 13th All General & Sub Contractors are invited to join us on Friday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep Auditorium 250 E. 111th St. Enter parking at 111th & King Drive – Door #36 For more information call 1-888-642-5023 To pre-register […]
Healthy Tips to Beat the Heat
Be sure you beat the heat, and don’t let it make you or your neighbors sick. The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) has issued a notice about the climbing temperatures over the next few days. Please remember a few key things: 1. Check on your neighbors – especially seniors and families with young children, as […]
Roseland sees uptick in retail theft
Roseland community stores are suffering a new blight of panhandlers who have turned into thieves, drastically hurting the far South Side, say local business owners. According to the crime statistics provided on ClearPath.com– the Chicago Police Department’s website providing statistics on crime in Chicago neighborhoods– there were 23 complaints of robberies within the last week […]
Logan Square Bakes Cultures into Menu, Keeps Latin Roots
It’s noon, and Maria Tello is putting each pastry in its respective display case with delicate hands while Graciela Echeverria furiously mops the floor as though it will never be clean enough; the women are preparing for the afternoon rush of customers at Pierre’s Bakery in Chicago’s Logan Square. The bakery is making adjustments to […]
Cubs Home Opener Huge Day for Wrigleyville Businesses
It’s an hour before the Chicago Cubs Home Opener, and Daniel Rico is furiously folding shirts as baseball fans order and purchase Cubs ware and souvenirs at a stand right outside the Addison Red Line stop. Many Wrigleyville businesses rely on the first game of the season to boost profits. Rico, a sales associate at […]
Advocacy Groups Challenge Gov. Quinn’s Proposal to End Natural Gas Tax
Governor Pat Quinn wants to eliminate the natural gas tax to provide financial relief for some Illinois residents and businesses, but a taxpayer advocacy group charges that consumers using other forms of energy will be left out. “It will be a broad exemption that does not target those who are most in need…if that is […]
Proposed legislation would increase gas tax
With gas prices soaring, proposed legislation to increase Illinois’ gas tax has the social media buzzing.
Social Media Used for Social Good in Uptown
Income disparities seem to appear less distinct when it comes to communicating through social media. “I can always reach my clients by facebook which they keep active even if their phone is inactive,” said Sol Anderson, the regional program manager for LIFT-Chicago, an Uptown-based nonprofit that partners college student volunteers with its low-income clients to […]
