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What does it mean to have a mental illness? I know, kind of a loaded question. So, let me be more specific: What does it mean to … Read more

While you’re over there lamenting about the end of summer, we are over here all like, ‘Did someone say carnival mega pass? And dogs?’ Okay, we admit … Read more

There’s no question that the world would be a better place if more people were able to positively (and efficiently) give back to their communities. Often, many … Read more

Energize Connecticut opened up their summer of energy awareness with an event hosted on the front steps of New Haven’s City Hall Wednesday, July 15. Partnered with … Read more

It’s hard to call Harish Neelamana a risk taker. By nature, the 42-year-old is an insurance guy.  He believes in safety nets, coverage and protection. So … Read more

“Being an entrepreneur and being a veteran are very similar. Everyone thinks it’s really cool when you tell them what you do, but there’s no way … Read more

One good deed goes a long way, and One Good Deed Chicago is trying to increase these deeds in the Chicago community. The recently program was … Read more

In my hand, I hold a slender, futuristic-looking device. It’s lightweight and slides easily into my palm. Is it the new iPhone? No. But like … Read more

Dear reader, it breaks our heart to say goodbye to Chicago next week… because we’re headed to Austin, Texas, for the 2016 SXSW Interactive Festival! … Read more

“Friends of the Forge” is a guest blog series that aims to both address issues and promote great ideas around the Chicago education system by … Read more

Are you a work-at-home (WAH) professional in search of a place to get things done in lieu of the crowded coffee shop and isolation factor? If … Read more

The room was buzzing with excitement, and it wasn’t just because of the big-screen broadcast of the Cubs-Cardinals game, though the spirit of gleeful anticipation would … Read more

Gone are the days of unsuccessful hailing of cabs; these days, rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft provide convenience through technology to get where you need to … Read more

Every year, $1.2 trillion is spent on global travel. What CEO of Chicago’s rapid-growing corporate events platform Chris Brown has discovered is that there is … Read more

The Purpose A little idea by an arts instructor in 2005 has evolved into a big movement in urban neighborhoods – and it all started … Read more