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Within a year, our nation’s capital could have a little army of robots booping and beeping around just like every other busy-bee pedestrian going about their business. … Read more

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

During my interview with Mason Day, the co-founder of GrowIt, he stumped me when I asked about his favorite plant. “It’s lantana camara,” Day told … Read more

Although XFINITY Mobile officially launched online in May, the exciting new mobile service is now making its way to XFINITY retail stores, starting off first with Chicago … Read more

This morning, I got locked out of my own smartphone. It happened after I had exceeded the maximum number of fingerprint-recognition attempts. My phone graciously informed … Read more

Have you ever been frustrated by a Google search that only answers a part of your question? Usually these questions begin with “How do I … Read more

Many people aspire to be more mindful by living in the present moment. The practice of mindfulness is often associated with the absence of technology. We’re … Read more

The average American lives 78.8 years; their heart beats more than 2.5 billion times over a lifetime; and they’ll walk more than 215 million steps over … Read more

Yo Chicago, I’ve got a riddle for you: What has a bald head, symbolizes freedom, tried to bite Donald Trump and is in your backyard? No, … Read more

Though most people know of the various Fortune 500 companies and startups that call Chicago home, the nonprofit scene in the Windy City is also thriving and … Read more

On July 21, Life Creative hosted Food: A Chicago Sustainability Series Dialogue. This symposium attracted different influencers hailing from the world of sustainability to come in … Read more

Art is something inherent to all of humanity. The fact that we gravitate toward it when we need inspiration, hope or encouragement shows us that you … Read more

Todd Connor, founder and CEO of The Bunker, recently told me that after World War II, 49% of veterans came home and started businesses and today, … Read more

Keep the ideas flowing, Chicago. Some of the coolest Kickstarter projects are based right here in Chi-town by people just like you. We’ve seen some pretty … Read more

There are hundreds of thousands of innovators out there working hard to find new ways to protect our environment and reduce waste in natural methods. They bring … Read more

Imagine a world where you’re able to measure the success of a project you’re working on before actually creating it. A world where your thoughts and … Read more