Hayet Rida on launching her own fashion brand, how Ghanaian culture inspires her work
Hayet Rida, KHOI creative director, talks about starting her own business and the impact that her background has on her current work.
Hayet Rida, KHOI creative director, talks about starting her own business and the impact that her background has on her current work.
The Bellevue Chicago opens in old Tavern on Rush location
Jim Banks, owner of The Bellevue, talks about his restaurant and bar's delectable offerings in their new location in the home of the former Tavern on Rush.
Jim Banks, owner of The Bellevue, talks about his restaurant and bar's delectable offerings in their new location in the home of the former Tavern on Rush.
Jon Taffer of 'Bar Rescue' on launching SkyTab Rescue Mission Contest
Jon Taffer from "Bar Rescue" fame talks about teaming up with Shift4 to give out two $20,000 business grants as part of the SkyTab Rescue Mission Contest.
Jon Taffer from "Bar Rescue" fame talks about teaming up with Shift4 to give out two $20,000 business grants as part of the SkyTab Rescue Mission Contest.
Minority cannabis license holders make appeal to Illinois legislators
A group of minority cannabis dispensary license holders trying to open for business made an appeal Thursday to Gov. J.B. Pritzker and legislators.
A group of minority cannabis dispensary license holders trying to open for business made an appeal Thursday to Gov. J.B. Pritzker and legislators.
Minority cannabis license holders make appeal to Illinois legislators
Black and brown cannabis license holders said they are struggling to open dispensaries in Illinois and if they cannot open for business by the end of July they will lose their license.
Black and brown cannabis license holders said they are struggling to open dispensaries in Illinois and if they cannot open for business by the end of July they will lose their license.
World of flavors: AAPI Restaurant Week returns with 57 diverse dining destinations
It is Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Month, and as part of that, the 2nd annual AAPI Restaurant Week is now in full swing. Fifty-seven restaurants will be in the spotlight, from Michelin star hot spots to family-owned bakeries.
It is Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Month, and as part of that, the 2nd annual AAPI Restaurant Week is now in full swing. Fifty-seven restaurants will be in the spotlight, from Michelin star hot spots to family-owned bakeries.
Small businesses turn to 'side hustles' for additional revenue amid inflation
Many of you have probably heard of ?side hustles? ? a way to make extra income in addition to your primary job. But now small businesses are using them to make additional revenue.
Many of you have probably heard of ?side hustles? ? a way to make extra income in addition to your primary job. But now small businesses are using them to make additional revenue.
Illinois cannabis businesses call for unified regulatory body amid equity concerns
The calls for cannabis equity in Illinois are getting louder. Marijuana businesses big and small are calling for one oversight body to regulate the industry.
The calls for cannabis equity in Illinois are getting louder. Marijuana businesses big and small are calling for one oversight body to regulate the industry.
Chicago 11-year-old creates hoodie to help autism patients self-soothe
A south suburban Chicago 11-year-old was tired of being bullied, so he came up with a genius fashion hack.
A south suburban Chicago 11-year-old was tired of being bullied, so he came up with a genius fashion hack.
Lightfoot announces $54M in grants for small businesses, community organizations
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced more economic development grants for Chicago on Tuesday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced more economic development grants for Chicago on Tuesday.
Lightfoot announces $54M in grants for small businesses, community organizations
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced more economic development grants for the city on Tuesday. The grant program is part of the mayor's Chicago Recovery Plan.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced more economic development grants for the city on Tuesday. The grant program is part of the mayor's Chicago Recovery Plan.
Chicago officials working with Little Village Discount Mall vendors to set up new location
The city of Chicago is working with the vendors to set up shop permanently at 51st and Kedzie and will help pay $500,000 to foot the bill for rent.
The city of Chicago is working with the vendors to set up shop permanently at 51st and Kedzie and will help pay $500,000 to foot the bill for rent.
Chicago officials working with discount mall vendors to set up new location
The City of Chicago is working with the vendors to set up shop permanently at 51st Street and Kedzie and to help pay $500,000 to foot the bill for the rent.
The City of Chicago is working with the vendors to set up shop permanently at 51st Street and Kedzie and to help pay $500,000 to foot the bill for the rent.
Wheeling weed shop wants to allow customers to smoke inside
A marijuana dispensary in Wheeling has a new idea to improve the customer experience.
A marijuana dispensary in Wheeling has a new idea to improve the customer experience.
Wheeling weed shop wants to allow customers to smoke inside
A marijuana dispensary in Wheeling has a new idea to improve the customer experience.
A marijuana dispensary in Wheeling has a new idea to improve the customer experience.
Matteson welcomes new employee-owned marijuana dispensary
An employee-owned cannabis dispensary opened its doors Wednesday morning in Matteson.
An employee-owned cannabis dispensary opened its doors Wednesday morning in Matteson.
Matteson welcomes new employee-owned marijuana dispensary
An employee-owned cannabis dispensary opened its doors Wednesday morning in Matteson.
An employee-owned cannabis dispensary opened its doors Wednesday morning in Matteson.
The Tee Shirt Store enables Chicago youth to learn ins and outs of entrepreneurship
Chris Brown, president at The Tee Shirt Store, talks about how they are empowering kids to launch their own businesses and give them a base of support to explore their entreprenuerial desires.
Chris Brown, president at The Tee Shirt Store, talks about how they are empowering kids to launch their own businesses and give them a base of support to explore their entreprenuerial desires.
Little Village Discount Mall vendors say goodbye to community hub
With their future uncertain, many of the Little Village Discount Mall vendors started packing their inventory days ago. Now, they are moving out of the warehouse at 3101 W. 26th St., a place that became their beloved community.
With their future uncertain, many of the Little Village Discount Mall vendors started packing their inventory days ago. Now, they are moving out of the warehouse at 3101 W. 26th St., a place that became their beloved community.
Little Village Discount Mall vendors say temporary reprieve from city came too late
Vendors at the Little Village Discount Mall are getting a reprieve after the city worked out a deal to allow them to stay an additional six weeks, instead of being forced out Tuesday. But Fox 32?s Joanie Lum says for some, the offer is too late.
Vendors at the Little Village Discount Mall are getting a reprieve after the city worked out a deal to allow them to stay an additional six weeks, instead of being forced out Tuesday. But Fox 32?s Joanie Lum says for some, the offer is too late.