TechStars Chicago Debuts Freshman Class
The countdown to “Demo Day” — the culminating showcase of three months of do-or-die work for ten handpicked startups — kicked off with a…
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$54.8 Million State Investment Boosts Local Colleges and Universities
Illinois wants to give its college grads more leverage in a competitive job environment. So, the State has invested $54.8 million in local colleges…
Read MoreSTEAM Powers the Way in Chicago’s Summer of Learning
As a part of the city’s initiatives to prepare Chicago’s students for in-demand careers, STEAM Studio ― a summer program for students interested in…
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Illinois Finally Gets New Airport Initially Planned in 1984
A new law clears the takeoff for the construction of the long-awaited South Suburban Airport in University Park. Planning for the airport initially began in 1984….
Read MoreChicago Gains Eight More Miles of Fiber Optic Cables for Broadband
The Windy City is one step closer to becoming “the most connected city in the world.” A new ordinance will enable the City of…
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OPINE: Farewell to Ron May, An Unforgettable Character
A crowd of more than 200 people gathered last night at the Merchandise Mart to pay tribute, and say goodbye, to one of Chicago’s…
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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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Five Chicago Beaches Now Offer Free WiFi
Entrepreneurs can now enjoy the sun and surf while keeping up with their social media. Starting today, five Chicago beaches offer free wi-fi — North…
Read MoreSix ‘1871’ Startups Raise $8.3M in Last Quarter; Visit City Hall
Founders of six fast-growing startups which got their start at co-working space, 1871 — Caremerge, MarkITx, RocketMiles, SimpleRelevance, Tempesta Media, and Whittl.com — are advancing…
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Chicago Lures 100 of Nation’s Top Students with Tech + Lollapalooza
One hundred of the nation’s top computer science and engineering students are on their way to Chicago.
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