Chicago’s Willy Wonka of Flowers, Bruce Jasinski, keeps business blooming across 3 decades
By Autumn Coleman Medill Reports Bruce Jasinski, 65, gives me a handmade bouquet with eucalyptus and orange lilies. Then, he serenades me on his flute with Lizzo’s “About Damn Time” and “Good as Hell.” His compact flower shop transforms into a private party for the two of us. Jasinski explains this is typical for his […]
WATCH: Chicago This Week — Episode 6
Medill Reports This week in Chicago, we bring you a special show: “From Chicago to the Vatican: The Making of Pope Leo XIV.” Our reporters take you from his childhood into priesthood and finally to the Sistine Chapel. Have an inside look at the new pope’s Chicago roots. “Chicago This Week” is a half-hour show […]