Chicago start-ups embrace digital health
By Jin Wu 2014 proved to be a stellar year for digital health. According to data from Startup Health, a New York based digital health
Jails lack resources to care for heroin addicts, experts say
By Dani Anguiano Sonja Radtke, 30, a recovering heroin addict, says experiencing heroin withdrawal feels a lot like going through hell, but it is much
Bagpipers, politicians and Ghostbusters among St. Patrick’s Day highlights
By Christine Smith For its 60th year downtown, the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade stretched across six blocks of Columbus Drive during its celebration of
City Council schedules April hearing for CPD torture reparations ordinance
By Bethel Habte The Chicago City Council Finance Committee announced Monday that it will hold a hearing April 14 on the Reparations Ordinance for Chicago
Illinois unemployment hits 6-year low in January
By Jin Wu Regional and state unemployment rates were little changed in January, according to a release Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Illinois
Video: Do we need another t-shirt printer? Yes!
By Lucy Ren Within three years of operation, Lucky Prints LLC, a custom apparel printing shop located in the industrial district in Nearwest Chicago, has
Jake Chelios seeks to make a name for himself with Wolves
By Sara Romano In a lot of ways, the Wolves defenseman is just like other minor-league hockey players. He dreams of making the NHL. He
Homeless Chicago couple chooses streets over shelters
By Adrienne Hurst Geronimo Lightfoot has a home. It’s between two concrete pillars underneath the Illinois Center on Michigan Avenue; a cozy nest of blankets,
Window washers on wheels do the dirty work
By Meredith Wilson Soon after launching their window washing business, Urban Street Window Works, Scott Baermann and his partner Ryan Hoban couldn’t find a place
Possible fraud an issue in Caesars’ bankruptcy filing in Chicago
UPDATED: This story has been updated to include new developments in the case. By Matt Yurus Why did dozens of creditors strive to head off
Chicago Irish dancing world champ celebrates heritage, community
By Megan Kramer Sofia Kennedy’s career in Irish dance started with a flier. Now nearly 13 years old, Sofia is a member of the World
Like Mother, Like Daughter: Badminton Duo Thriving in Evanston
By Tim Penman Young players can face a multitude of issues when they compete on a team in which their parent is coach, everything from