Beyond the Veil: A Contemplative Visual Meditation on Grief, Love, and Continuing Connection

Exploring remembrance, intuition, and the possibility that connection continues after loss

Adrian Hernandez and His YMCA Mission Moment

​Adrian Hernandez always knew he wanted to serve youth, but it wasn’t until he was student teaching that he realized how he wanted to...

From a YMCA Kid to a YMCA Leader, Meet Joshua Martin

Joshua Martin has moved up the ranks, starting as a kid at the YMCA.

How Sarah Nemecek’s Passion for Public Policy Brought Her to YSVP

Last summer, a lifelong YMCA fan joined the Youth Safety and Violence Prevention (YSVP) initiative as the new Senior Manager of Operations.

Hand in Hand, a Mother-Child Winter Mitten Combo Keeps Hands and Hearts Warm

Chicago mom Kara Taylor is seeing good sales for her new Forget Me Knot classic wool mittens.

A New, Chicago-Based Way to Exercise at Work

University of Chicago classmates have developed Cubii, and under-the-desk elliptical machine to help battle the cost of sitting all day.

New Bike Shop Helps Move Kids, Groceries and More

Alt Cycle, in Lincoln Park, specializes in cargo bikes.

Medical Marijuana on the Mag Mile?

A city committee approved new zoning regulations that could allow for medical marijuana dispensaries in just about any business area.

Talia's Treasure Trove, a Kitsy Lane Boutique

125 Great Business Ideas to Release Your Inner Entrepreneur

Low-Price Grocery Leader ALDI to Reopen Chicago Store -- Grand Reopening Friday, June 27

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The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

Great Crowdfunding Sites to Help Make an Idea Into a Business

Enter To Win $25,000

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

Is This Really the Definition of 'Small' Business?

The Small Business Administration is increasing the number of employees and annual revenue benchmarks for businesses to qualify for financial assistance.

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Last Chance to Win $25K to Help Your Business

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

U.S. House Approves Permanent Small Business Tax Breaks

Republicans largely support the measure, but Democrats say it will force spending cuts in other areas.

Chicago Allstate Agent Recognized for Outstanding Volunteerism

Artemisia Awarded Grant by The Saints

Mid City Nissan is Hosting a HUGE Event!

6-Month-Old With Rare Disorder Gets a Beer Named After Him

Bucktown's Pipeworks Brewing is producing the special beer to help raise money for the Dempster Family Foundation, led by former Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster.

Big Business Good for New Products, but Bad for U.S. Jobs: Gallup Survey

A majority of respondents said big business is bad at growing the U.S. economy, and favored small business innovations.

Here's How You Can Win $25K to Improve Your Business

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

Big Tips for Small Business with Freelancer.com's Nikki Parker

Outsourcing, crowdfunding and getting things done for small businesses in the global web economy

These Must-See Sandwich Boards Will Crack You Up

FREE (hugs), (cold) BEER. Eye-catching, clever and inviting are three keys to mastering the sandwich board. What are your tips for signs that demand customers' attention and business?

Premier Veterinary Group and Integrative Pet Care form Strategic Alliance to Offer Enhanced Care for Animals Across Chicagoland Area

Talia's Treasure Trove, a Kitsy Lane Boutique

@properties Welcomes Chicago Real Estate Broker Adam Ballog

Anixter Center Receives Grant to Upgrade Lighting from Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation

HOLY TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL HIRES NEW PRINCIPAL

Former Sports Greats Set to Golf for Marklund

Is Your Business Ready for the Shark Tank?

Other business from Patch towns have survived the Shark Tank. Learn how you can get on the show, and a few tips to help if you get there.

More People are Biking to Work; Are You?

It's National Bike to Work Week, and many more people are commuting on bikes than a decade ago. See where your city ranks nationally.

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