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.
Cook County jeweler, shot during July robbery, closing store after nearly a century in business
An Oak Lawn jeweler is reportedly calling it quits, closing his store after nearly a century in business.
Hoosier Mama Pie Company working in overdrive to fill 1,700 orders ahead of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is almost here which means pie season is in full swing.
'Life changing': New funds will help Cook County small businesses recover from pandemic
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle calls it "life changing for thousands of small business owners in Cook County."
Englewood community hub aims to boost local businesses
A new community hub is one step closer to becoming a reality in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood.
South Loop marijuana dispensary receives key approval
The South Loop could be home to the first Black-owned marijuana dispensary.
