Soul City Studios gets $250K grant from the city to contribute to their launch
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Activist, consultant and entrepreneur Marseil 'Action' Jackson talks about his reaction to hearing they had earned a $250,000 grant from the city and the change he hopes to see take place down Chicago Avenue.

Lovin' Local: Vois
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When shopping for clothes these days, are you on the hunt for looks that capture mindfulness, authenticity and consciousness? If so, today's Lovin? Local is for you! Vois was created to give customers the clothes they love inspired by the causes they love. Owner Denese Manley talks about it.

Lovin' Local: Chuck's Dockside in Arlington Heights
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Matt Peota from Chuck's Dockside talks about how his restaurant has adjusted during the pandemic and details some of their delectable offerings.

Lovin' Local: Luft Balloons
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Elaine Frei, owner and founder of Luft Balloons, talks about how her business has adjusted during the pandemic.

Lovin' Local: Sushi Suite 202
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Chef Jordan Dominguez from Sushi Suite 202 talks about how they've adapted during COVID-19 and shows off some of their Valentine's Day offerings.

Lovin' Local: Geja's Cafe in Lincoln Park
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Jeff Lawler from Geja's Cafe talks about how his business has adjusted during the pandemic and details their offerings for Valentine's Day.

Principle Barbers named Chicago Bears Small Business All-Pro
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Bobby Price, owner of Principle Barbers, talks about his collaboration with the Chicago Bears and being named one of their Small Business All-Pros.

Lovin' Local: Stand Tall Plant Stands
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Isabella Mazzulla talks about the inspiration behind her unique and striking plant stands and the importance of reflecting on beauty during the pandemic.

Lovin' Local: Maia Salsa
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Claudia Castillo and Juan Carlos Ibanez from Maia Salsa talk about how their business is doing during the pandemic.

Lovin' Local: Dear Margaret in Lake View
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Lacey Irby, owner of Dear Margaret, talks about how her business has fared since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shopify pulls conservative company's 'Free Kyle' Rittenhouse shirt

A small business owner says he was banned from selling a "Free Kyle" shirt on the e-commerce platform Shopify. BringAmmo advertised that it would send $5 from the sale of each shirt to a defense fund for Rittenhouse.

New small business resource center to assist those 50 and up
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Rhett Buttle, founder of Public Private Strategies, talks about teaming up with AARP to launch the free Small Business Resource Center for people over 50 years old looking to bolster their businesses.

Lovin' Local: Abby Alley
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Abby Alley talks about how her business has fared since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Joliet couple producing Bernie Sanders mittens after Vermont senator goes viral

A Joliet couple has cracked the code, which means soon you may be able to buy your own exact replica of the now-famous mittens Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders wore to Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Illinois startups finding success despite limitations of the pandemic
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Kristi Dula from the llinois Office of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology talks about the surge of start ups across the state as the pandemic rages on.

Lovin' Local: The Stay-in Steakhouse from Kitchfix
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Josh Katt, CEO and executive chef at The Stay-in Steakhouse from Kitchfix, talks about their Valentine's Day offerings including their six-course "Goodfellas"-inspired dinner.