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CHICAGO – It’s the season to give, a message Jeremy Joyce says he doesn’t take lightly. While so many organizations are working to help others struggle over the holidays, Joyce is using her platform to help. “I will continue to be a blessing to nonprofit organizations. It’s in the Chicago …
Read More »Chicago area stores draw small business Saturday shoppers – NBC Chicago
After the holidays were forced to look so different last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Small Business Saturday drew even more attention this time around. From Pilsen to Ravenswood and Rogers Park, Chicagoans have embraced local stores and spent money in their communities, knowing this is where it will …
Read More »The 7 best bars and restaurants that opened in Chicago this fall
Keeping tabs on every restaurant and bar opening in Chicago is crazy. But keep an eye out for the most worthy? Yeoman’s work, and we’re proud to do it. Thus, we present Table Stakes, a monthly recap of the five (approximately) must-see spots that have opened their doors wide during …
Read More »Chicago business community leaders meet with state attorney and ask for answers on why repeat offenders seem to be easily back on the streets
CHICAGO (CBS) – Tired Chicago business owners are going directly to Cook County State Attorney Kim Foxx to demand answers on violent crime. As CBS 2’s Tara Molina reported on Tuesday night, the big question for business owners is why repeat offenders seem to return to the streets so easily. …
Read More »McDonald’s urged to assess civil rights impact in race audit
“A civil rights audit will help McDonald’s identify, correct and avoid negative impacts on its stakeholders,” SOC said. The company, formerly known as CtW Investment Group, works with union-sponsored pension funds that own around 2.5 million McDonald’s shares. In a statement, McDonald’s said its “focus will remain on continued action …
Read More »Protests erupt against virus rules in Austria, Italy and Croatia – NBC Chicago
Tens of thousands of protesters, many of them far-right groups, marched through Vienna on Saturday after the Austrian government announced a nationwide lockdown from Monday to contain the surge in coronavirus infections. Protests against virus restrictions also took place in Switzerland, Croatia, Italy, Northern Ireland and the Netherlands on Saturday, …
Read More »FDA extends onion recall leading to salmonella outbreak in Illinois – NBC Chicago
Federal officials have expanded an onion recall linked to a salmonella outbreak that sickened more than three dozen Illinois residents last month. The Food and Drug Administration added Green Giant Fresh whole yellow and white onions sold in Champaign, Ill. Between July 15 and August 16, 2021 to the updated …
Read More »HBO Max Amplifies Black Voices at Scene in Black Chicago Launch
Last Saturday was a celebration of black voices as HBO Max traveled to Chicago to celebrate the launch of its Scene in Black initiative. This audience-centric business is the streaming giant’s latest social platform to amplify black content, talent and creatives by connecting them with their fans. To commemorate the …
Read More »Here’s what’s happening in Lakeview and Roscoe Village this holiday season
LAKEVIEW – The Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce has released a calendar of holiday-themed activities that support local businesses. From a neighborhood tree-lighting ceremony to ice-carving demonstrations, the series of events will provide neighbors with ways to immerse themselves in the holiday spirit while doing their homework. local purchases. …
Read More »The real story behind Mini Mott’s signature burger
In 2015, Chicago-born chef Edward Kim was approached by Chicago Eater to create a limited-edition burger for the publication’s Burger Week promotion, which featured stacks of patties made by chefs who wouldn’t normally put the beefy dish on their menu. Kim resisted the idea at first, as Mott St’s kitchen …
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