“Eight licenses so far have gone to this address at Chicago’s 4880 N. Clark Street, a location once used as an office for D33 Dispensary’s owners.” | learn more
FYI I always put Ketchup on mine. “Hot dogs have always had a unique place in Chicago’s heart. The sausages were brought here by immigrants as they built the city. Chicago-style dogs fed the masses for cheap when families were […]
A reader shared this with me after seeing my story about Lake Michigan last week. It’s an excellent read! “Chicago has a weakness at its very foundations. The towering skyscrapers and temples of commerce were built upon a swamp.” | learn more
“In 2021 alone, seven companies in Chicago have become unicorns (startup companies valued at over $1 billion), according to World Business Chicago and financial data from software firm Pitchbook.” | learn more
Everyone seems to be having fun. | learn more
I applaud this effort! “P33, a local nonprofit that’s aiming to turn Chicago into a top-tier tech hub, announced Thursday a program that will target 100,000 tech workers in cities across the country, with the hope of convincing 10,000 of […]
“A list Of Chicago aldermen indicted, raided or implicated by the feds, criminally charged or convicted since 2019.” | learn more
David Portnoy was livestreaming his review of pizza on State St when a stolen car hit a cop car and sped off. | learn more
“Having capital available to founders without existing personal wealth not only allows more diverse founders to enter the startup industry, but also provides a sturdier path for younger entrepreneurs working on their first business.” | learn more
“Desiree Vargas Wrigley, executive director of TechRise by P33, said in helping to establish the initiative, she thought of ways to give diverse tech founders what they need most — capital and resources for those who don’t have family or […]