Government shutdown impact on small businesses
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
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.
Labubu lovers, this Chicago claw machine arcade is for you
Just four months in and the lines for Labubus are strong at Claw It Chicago in Chinatown.
Business owner facing steep tariffs tests whether people will pay for 'Made in USA'
A business offered customers a choice between a foreign-made product or the same item made in the U.S. at a much higher cost - and was overwhelmed by the results.
Chicago boutique owner feels squeeze from Trump tariffs
Could President Trump's tariffs set the fashion industry back 50 years? Some experts think so, and Chicago stores are already bracing.
Chicago City Council votes down ban on new fur sales
The Chicago City Council voted against a ban on the sale of fur in the city during a meeting on Wednesday.