Decades into the journalism business, Rick Michal still finds delight in knowing he wrote a…
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With Age, Comes Great Responsibility: The Story of a Family Restaurant
Elizabeth Hardnick, 16, has been working in her mom’s restaurant for as long as she…
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A Slice of Neighborhood in a Big City
In 1982, Tom Mannos never imagined the desolate Loop location that surrounded his restaurant, Exchequer…
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Tired of Odd Jobs, Woman Chooses Dogs
Susan Andresen considers herself a jack of all trades. But with no college degree, she…
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Eclectic Chique Puts the “Chi” in Chique
It’s hard to miss the fact that Eclectic Chique is extremely on trend. For the…
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Creating a Fashion Movement
From a phrase to a logo, and now, to a movement, No Manches Clothing Company…
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A Jewelry Journey
Even though 40-year-old jeweler Jason Zastrow’s grandfather has retired from the jewelry industry, he taught…
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West Side Restaurant Owner Protects Business by Feeding People
The owner of a barbecue joint on Chicago’s West Side protects his business from robberies…