This App is Growing a Younger Generation of Gardeners
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
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Reggie Watts Helps Launch XFINITY Mobile in Chicago
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 Nonprofit Is Ensuring STEM Jobs Are Attainable for Everyone
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
Idea Live Streaming Can Answer Life’s Un-Googleable Questions
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
IDEA Could Oculus Rift Help Our Brains Unplug
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
Idea: Convert Your Body’s Energy into Device Energy
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
America’s Favorite Bird Of Prey Returns To Chicago
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
No Money, No Problem Five Nonprofits Making Chicago More Awesome
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
Food Sustainability is Helping Build a Brighter Future for Chicago
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
Local Woman is Changing Children’s Lives By Teaching The Power of Art
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
Involving Veterans In Tech Entrepreneurship Will Invigorate The American Economy
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
Kickstarting Chicago: A Carry-On that Carries You and More Ways to Charge Up
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
Everything You Need to Know About “Poop Bag Girl”
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
Meet Hearken The Chicago Startup Revolutionizing Editorial Decision Making
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