Restaurant in Rogers Park targeted in suspected homophobic attack
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A restaurant in Rogers Park was targeted Monday evening in an alleged homophobic attack that left the front door glass shattered and sent some customers ducking for cover

Many smaller businesses plan to ramp up hiring in 2023, survey finds

The survey found that 84% of smaller business leaders said they’re also increasing compensation, while others are offering hiring bonuses, more flexible hours, and remote work options.

Rock Bottom Brewery, staple of River North, permanently closes its doors
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After more than two decades in business, a River North staple has closed its doors. Rock Bottom Brewery, located at State Street and Grand Avenue, served its final beers Sunday night.

Is this Christmas the last for the Little Village Discount Mall?

For decades, Marta Torres has worked at the immigrant-run Discount Mall in Little Village, helping manage it as it became one of the area’s busiest shopping centers, but now preparing for what appears to be its last Christmas in business.

South Side center for LGBTQ+ residents under financial probe

The founder of Chicago’s first Black-led, trans-led center for LGBTQ+ residents is at the center of an investigation into Brave Space Alliance’s finances, according to the center’s leaders.

La Grange to host Small Business Saturday flash sale this weekend
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Nancy Cummings from the La Grange Business Association previews this weekend's Small Business Saturday flash sale and tells shoppers what goodies they can expect to find.