Chicago’s DIVVY Busiest Bike Sharing System in the World
The city’s bike share program has only been around for three weeks but, already, Divvy riders have taken more than 50,000 trips and collectively…
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Blog Into Book
CHICAGO, IL— Blog Into Book is part of a Blackline Review series called “Quick Pitch” which showcases early-stage startups. Here, founder Zack Price, who has career experience in the publishing industry, tells us in 60-seconds about his startup which helps blog authors to monetize their work. ❒
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New State Law to Boost Women Minority Business Owners
The state of Illinois has passed a new law intended to help business owners, who happen to be women and minorities, more fairly compete…
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Former Groupon CEO Andrew Mason Releases Album of Songs
Andrew Mason, former CEO and founder of Groupon ― Chicago’s fastest-growing tech company ― has written an album of songs titled, “Hardly Workin”. Mason,…
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Free Sunday Parking Back in Chicago Neighborhoods
Many Chicago neighborhoods are offering free parking on Sundays, again. But, before you park, make sure that you’re in one of the included areas. Neighborhoods…
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‘1871’ Releases First Year Economic Impact Figures
CHICAGO― Governor Pat Quinn joined leaders from digital startup hub, 1871, to release data showcasing its impact on the local economy.
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Mayor Visits ‘1871’ Incubator On One-Year Anniversary
CHICAGO― Mayor Emanuel attends a roundtable with local technology companies to discuss the impact of 1871 on Chicago’s growing digital economy. ❒
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A Peek Inside Chicago’s New Bioscience Incubator
CHICAGO― Governor Quinn, along with officials from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and the Illinois Medical District (IMD), announced the creation of “Health,…
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Starter League Expands Reach to Thousands of Public School Students
CHICAGO, IL— About one thousand Chicago public school students will develop web design and coding skills through an expanded partnership with the local startup The…
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Facebook COO on Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
Sheryl Sandberg says that, despite efforts over decades to achieve gender parity, women continue to have disadvantages in society and the workplace. Sandberg’s stop…
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