Lincoln Square, Ravenswood local businesses offer unique holiday gifts
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Studies show that about 68 cents of every dollar spent at a local business is reinvested in your community. Lincoln Square and Ravenswood offer plenty of stores to shop small this holiday season.

Shop local for Small Business Saturday with Lotus Noir
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Lotus Noir CEO/founder Erika Nicole turned her downfall into a luxury brand. Nicole was laid off work this year and decided to put more time into her own brand.

Small Business Saturday crucial for local retailers

Black Friday can be a fun tradition, but there is one holiday that's a little more meaningful for some.

Small Business Saturday encourages support for local shops in Chicago

As the holiday season kicks off, Chicago residents are gearing up for Small Business Saturday, a campaign aimed at highlighting and supporting local businesses in the city.

Small Business Saturday is November 25
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It's time to start thinking about gifts for loved ones for the holidays!

Small confectioners grappling with shortage of sugar and its rising costs

You may find yourself opening your wallet a bit wider for sweet treats this holiday season. Costs are on the rise for many businesses thanks to shortages and import restrictions on the U.S. sugar industry. In a FOX 32 special report, Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at the push to sweeten the supply.

Small confectioners grappling with shortage of sugar and its rising costs
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You may find yourself opening your wallet a bit wider for sweet treats this holiday season. Costs are on the rise for many businesses thanks to shortages and import restrictions on the U.S. sugar industry. In a FOX 32 special report, Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at the push to sweeten the supply.

Making AI work for small businesses
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As the use of AI accelerates, small local businesses are at risk of being left behind.

Northwestern Medicine employees to host pop-up to support Hispanic artisans
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Latinx employees at Northwestern Medicine are coming together to support small business owners during Hispanic Heritage Month. The Latinx chapter of the Northwestern Medicine Champion Network are hosting a pop-up market Saturday, where Hispanic artisans from throughout Chicago will sell their products in West Humboldt Park.

Johnson proposes program to boost small businesses in Chicago

Mayor Brandon Johnson has introduced a new program aimed at providing much-needed support to small businesses.

Chicago mayor proposes program to boost small businesses
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Mayor Brandon Johnson has introduced a new program aimed at providing much-needed support to small businesses.

Trend + Relic celebrates coming of autumn with weekend event

A popular shopping spot in the western suburbs will feature pop-up food and drink this weekend, all in celebration of autumn.

Fox Valley Mall in Aurora welcomes 8 new stores

Fox Valley Mall is expanding its offerings with the introduction of eight new stores.