Borinken Cakes pack Puerto Rican flavor into delicious cupcakes
Rachel Diaz from Borinken Cakes shows off their amazing cupcakes packed with delicious ingredients.
Rachel Diaz from Borinken Cakes shows off their amazing cupcakes packed with delicious ingredients.
Congressman Chuy Garcia introduces bill to help women, minority-owned small businesses
On Wednesday, Congressman Chuy Garcia introduced a bill to help women and minority owned small businesses.
On Wednesday, Congressman Chuy Garcia introduced a bill to help women and minority owned small businesses.
Companies increasingly turning to computers to conduct job interviews
Dr. Rachel Saef from Northeastern Illinois University talks about how some employers are increasingly turning to computers to analyze job interviews.
Dr. Rachel Saef from Northeastern Illinois University talks about how some employers are increasingly turning to computers to analyze job interviews.
How is inflation impacting local jobs?
John Waldmann, founder and CEO of Homebase, talks about how the national inflation spike is hampering those working local jobs.
John Waldmann, founder and CEO of Homebase, talks about how the national inflation spike is hampering those working local jobs.
FedEx E-commerce Learning Lab empowers women-owned small businesses to pivot sales online
Terrand Smith, founder and CEO of 37 Oaks Consulting, talks about the FedEx e-commerce learning lab and how women business owners are pivoting their business online in wake of the pandemic.
Terrand Smith, founder and CEO of 37 Oaks Consulting, talks about the FedEx e-commerce learning lab and how women business owners are pivoting their business online in wake of the pandemic.
Chicago dad creates Jiobit child tracking device after losing son for 30 minutes at Maggie Daley Park
“I am sure that lots of parents have had this experience, where you're out and about – at a park, Disney World – and you lose track of your little one for just a minute and your heart kind of stops,” Jiobit co-founder John Renaldi said.
“I am sure that lots of parents have had this experience, where you're out and about – at a park, Disney World – and you lose track of your little one for just a minute and your heart kind of stops,” Jiobit co-founder John Renaldi said.
Chicago craft breweries push to receive COVID relief funds from Illinois
Kevin Cary from Begyle Brewing in Ravenswood talks about the plight of Chicago's craft breweries seeking state funding to help combat the losses brought on by COVID-19.
Kevin Cary from Begyle Brewing in Ravenswood talks about the plight of Chicago's craft breweries seeking state funding to help combat the losses brought on by COVID-19.
Lake View's Spring Wine Walk showcases 20 different vinos and local businesses
Caris Marconet and Jun-Jun Vichaikul preview Thursday's Spring Wine Walk and talk about what local Lake View businesses have to offer.
Caris Marconet and Jun-Jun Vichaikul preview Thursday's Spring Wine Walk and talk about what local Lake View businesses have to offer.
The Brewed blends horror and java in new Logan Square coffee shop
Nick Mayor and Jen Lemasters, co-owners of The Brewed, give us a walkthrough of their delightfully frightening coffee shop in Logan Square.
Nick Mayor and Jen Lemasters, co-owners of The Brewed, give us a walkthrough of their delightfully frightening coffee shop in Logan Square.
Suburban Chicago plant store 'Herbs & the Burbs' gives away plants every weekend
TJ Johnson owns Herbs & the Burbs in Flossmoor. She said she started her “Free Plant Saturdays” at a time when she was thinking about closing her shop. She was stressed out, and she said that during her morning meditation, she realized that all she wanted to do was share plants – so she decided to just give the plants away.
TJ Johnson owns Herbs & the Burbs in Flossmoor. She said she started her “Free Plant Saturdays” at a time when she was thinking about closing her shop. She was stressed out, and she said that during her morning meditation, she realized that all she wanted to do was share plants – so she decided to just give the plants away.
Will traditional office hours become a relic in post-pandemic workplaces?
Steven J. Davis, a professor at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, talks about how workplaces are adjusting as COVID cases decline and more workers return to the office.
Steven J. Davis, a professor at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, talks about how workplaces are adjusting as COVID cases decline and more workers return to the office.
Chicagoans launch Loud Brew coffee for a calmer caffeine high
Zachary Rudd talks about their brand-new Loud Brew coffee which offers the caffeine boost you need without the jitters typically associated with java.
Zachary Rudd talks about their brand-new Loud Brew coffee which offers the caffeine boost you need without the jitters typically associated with java.
Business continues in downtown Naperville even as major renovations get underway
Drivers in downtown Naperville may need to navigate around street and lane closures on Main Street and Jefferson Avenue due to construction, but the Downtown Naperville Alliance (DNA) wants you to know the businesses along that stretch are still open and pedestrians are still welcome.
Drivers in downtown Naperville may need to navigate around street and lane closures on Main Street and Jefferson Avenue due to construction, but the Downtown Naperville Alliance (DNA) wants you to know the businesses along that stretch are still open and pedestrians are still welcome.
Business continues in downtown Naperville even as major renovations get underway
The Downtown Naperville Alliance has erected clear acrylic panels where people can watch the construction without the dirt and dust flying their way.
The Downtown Naperville Alliance has erected clear acrylic panels where people can watch the construction without the dirt and dust flying their way.
Dive into the city's best food during Chicago Restaurant Week
Chef Mike Hernandez from Azul Mariscos previews Chicago Restaurant Week, which gets underway this Friday.
Chef Mike Hernandez from Azul Mariscos previews Chicago Restaurant Week, which gets underway this Friday.
Chicago business owner dismayed after third break-in: 'Heartbreaking every time'
Thousands of dollars worth of shoes and clothes were stolen from a Chicago business overnight.
Thousands of dollars worth of shoes and clothes were stolen from a Chicago business overnight.
Suburban Chicago company making barbecue sauce to benefit veterans
An Army veteran from Chicago's Northwest suburbs is turning his passion for barbecue into a fundraising machine for fellow vets.
An Army veteran from Chicago's Northwest suburbs is turning his passion for barbecue into a fundraising machine for fellow vets.
Chicago business owner selling blue and yellow shirts, tote bags in support of Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine rages on, we're seeing more efforts in the Chicago area to support the Ukrainian people.
As the war in Ukraine rages on, we're seeing more efforts in the Chicago area to support the Ukrainian people.
Chicago businesses that depend on baseball crowds concerned after MLB cancels games
In a baseball-crazed city like Chicago, where Opening Day is almost a religious holiday, news that Opening Day had been canceled hit hard on both sides of town.
In a baseball-crazed city like Chicago, where Opening Day is almost a religious holiday, news that Opening Day had been canceled hit hard on both sides of town.
Chicago business owners worried after MLB cancels regular season games
Across Chicago, business owners who depend on baseball crowds are holding their breath after the MLB and players' union couldn't come to an agreement Tuesday.
Across Chicago, business owners who depend on baseball crowds are holding their breath after the MLB and players' union couldn't come to an agreement Tuesday.