This 14-year-old’s CPR trainer gave her a shot at a national prize
A family tragedy that shook her father as a boy spurred an idea in Illinois teenager Mrinali Kesavadas — and she's now a finalist in a national contest that could...
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Elu uses tech to make custom dresses for plus-sized women
A Chicago entrepreneur is out to give plus-sized women more options for fashionable customized clothing — and she's got a techy twist. Christina Marshall-Valdez's online made-to-measure apparel brand, Elu, uses...
Get your ideas out fast, exec tells women entrepreneurs at WiSTEM
Entrepreneurs need to get ideas in front of people ASAP to make sure customers actually want their products, a Chicago financial tech pioneer said. Many businesses fail simply because they...
Condom delivery service CupidQuiver expands into more sexy accessories
A Chicago startup wants to bring convenience, safety and spark to the bedroom, offering a monthly subscription of items to enhance sexy playtime. CupidQuiver, which launched in April as a...
Paige & Paxton builds path for next generation of STEM leaders
Scores of children as young as 4 rolled eggs down a board, brushed sand from toy dinosaur bones and folded paper triangles to support the weight of bite-sized candy bars...
Chosen Few DJs Music Festival help keep the house fires burning
Dallas-area realtor Tiffany Neal is counting down the days to her Chicago trip next month. Coming with about 25 members of her investment club, Neal looks forward to receptions, a...
Chicago Public Library works up new innovations with staff, patrons
The Chicago Public Library is turning to its staff and customers for innovative ideas, resulting in the system setting up games at neighborhood festivals, restyling its children's spaces and extending...
Straight. Gay. In between. Those who don’t categorize
Cassidy Nordstrom might be the very embodiment of gender fluidity. When a nipple happened to slip from a favorite undershirt, Nordstrom was quick to flash a state ID identifying the...
Would more black investors mean more money for black entrepreneurs?
Jeffery Beckham Jr. has had a good streak of investments in businesses and community projects. His Black Box Creative digital design service touts celebrity clients and he's working to set...
My Block, My Hood, My City uses hoodies to expand teens’ horizons
Chicago entrepreneur Jahmal Cole sells sweatshirts. And he sports them often. But it's not just about fashion. His merchandise sales help to fund My Block, My Hood, My City, the...