Chicago News (Illinois, United States)

Black on Black Love and City of Chicago to pay tribute to legendary couple by naming a street after them at the site of Soft Sheen Products, Inc.

Leading U.S. electric bike conversion kit retailer Clean Republic partners with AllCell Technologies to launch new battery with 40 mile range that weighs only 6 pounds.

Paperly’s personalized iPhone case wins the Product Innovation, Accessories subcategory and its personalized cutting board wins the Product Innovation, Home Durables subcategory

Marbles: The Brain Store, a specialty retailer with a smart collection of games, puzzles, books and software designed to strengthen the brain, is opening three locations in Southern California. Additional stores will open in San Francisco in July.

The ALS Association's Greater Chicago Chapter will host a 2-day experiential installation at Daley Plaza launching the sunflower as the national symbol of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Participants will be enjoy music and compelling original artwork.

Noted Chicago criminal defense attorney and published author on Identity Theft crimes, James G. Dimeas, featured in video news story.

Gadgets and games may be all the rage on Kickstarter.com, but there are a slew of independent publishing projects—equally as innovative and ready to be discovered

21 year old blossoming songbird KAMEDAH, is a hot new rising singing sensation out of Roswell, Georgia who will be in Chicago Memorial Day weekend!

Wight & Company, a leader in integrated architecture, engineering and construction solutions for the built environment, has won six awards and is in contention for a seventh.

Information regarding shopping and style event for Plus Size Fashion Week Chicago. Please join us for a night of fun and style at Vive le Femme. Please see attached for more info.

The world's sweetest race, the Hot Chocolate 15/5k, announced its 2012/13 race season showcasing 8 races across America.

Looking for a small wedding venue for 30 guests? IL Wedding Officiant, Rev Pam has the perfect solution. She has opened her historic home to couples looking to unite as a courthouse wedding alternative, providing full service ceremony & receptions

Promet Source is pleased to announce the sponsorship of the Drupal Business Summit in Chicago, June 5 at the Gleacher Center at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

BestMassage.com, the international massage table and supplies warehouse, is currently offering a new line of Biotone massage oils, lotions, creams, gels and butters on its website.

You are invited to an Exhibition of Women's embroidered shirts From the Museum's Trunk. Fri 6/8/12 @ 7 pm at the Ukrainian National Museum. Exhibit continues through 7/31 Sponsored by MB Financial. Admission $5.

Looking for something to do on Memorial Day weekend? Action Territory will be open special hours just to celebrate.PLUS, Unlimited Indoor Outdoor attractions wrist band discounted for the weekend to $25.00, beer, wine and pizza specials. Kenosha, WI

Adam Kilker proposed to his long-term girlfriend Erica Casale in April 2011 by spelling out, “Marry Me,” on an online cycling map.

The Wishcraft Workshop prepares to cheer on thousands of walkers in the 2012 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer on Saturday June 2nd, 2012 with their perennial "wishing tree".

Teen girl travels to the North Pole and swims in Artic Ocean.

Kru Strength + Fitness sponsors three WCR All-Star Team Members for the Current Season

Election season is heating up, and longtime political consultant William S. Bike, author of the political campaigning how-to book "Winning Political Campaigns," knows what candidates and their campaign teams ought to do to win.

Black on Black Love and City of Chicago to pay tribute to legendary couple by naming a street after them at the site of Soft Sheen Products, Inc.

Leading U.S. electric bike conversion kit retailer Clean Republic partners with AllCell Technologies to launch new battery with 40 mile range that weighs only 6 pounds.

Cheryl Shurtz, manager of RE/MAX Suburban, 1417 N. Main St., Wheaton, Ill., took home one of the most coveted honors during the annual RE/MAX Northern Illinois awards ceremony when she was named the 2011 Manager of the Year.

Goal is to share corporate governance best practices with board members

Paperly’s personalized iPhone case wins the Product Innovation, Accessories subcategory and its personalized cutting board wins the Product Innovation, Home Durables subcategory

Marbles: The Brain Store, a specialty retailer with a smart collection of games, puzzles, books and software designed to strengthen the brain, is opening three locations in Southern California. Additional stores will open in San Francisco in July.

Partnership for Cures, through the hard work and financial support of its Noah’s Hope Batten Disease research fund, recently committed $47,000 in support of clinical research conducted by Dr. Ronald Crystal at Weill Cornell Medical College.

Diane Duggan, office manager at RE/MAX 1st Choice in Ottawa, Ill., recently was named Administrative Professional of the Year for 2011 by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network.

Women’s Business Development Center Lowers Prices for Child Care Business Owners

The ALS Association's Greater Chicago Chapter will host a 2-day experiential installation at Daley Plaza launching the sunflower as the national symbol of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Participants will be enjoy music and compelling original artwork.

As the commercial real estate market recovers in northern Illinois, one class of commercial buildings that is seeing increased activity are medical office buildings, urgent care centers, hospital expansions and other forms of healthcare real estate.

Noted Chicago criminal defense attorney and published author on Identity Theft crimes, James G. Dimeas, featured in video news story.

Liposuction remains one of the top cosmetic procedures in the US. World-renowned Dr. Harold Bafitis' BILA technique integrates several cosmetic procedures including liposuction, providing results that are truly transformational.

With his new,one man show "Wendell Tucker Hates the World", Chicago playwright, Wendell Tucker takes on depression and the taboo of mental health care in the African American community.

In a tough economy people need art more than ever. The Chicago Mosaic School (CMS), the only non-profit art school in the United States teaching Mosaic Art has expanded into a large, bright, welcoming space at 1806 W. Cuyler Avenue, Chicago, IL.

Gadgets and games may be all the rage on Kickstarter.com, but there are a slew of independent publishing projects—equally as innovative and ready to be discovered

$4.1 Million Settlement in Cook County, Illinois Pregnant Shackling Class Action Suit brought by Thomas Morrissey and Kenneth Flaxman

Chicago based start-up provides recycled, stylish home interiors to local clients.

21 year old blossoming songbird KAMEDAH, is a hot new rising singing sensation out of Roswell, Georgia who will be in Chicago Memorial Day weekend!

Wight & Company, a leader in integrated architecture, engineering and construction solutions for the built environment, has won six awards and is in contention for a seventh.

Information regarding shopping and style event for Plus Size Fashion Week Chicago. Please join us for a night of fun and style at Vive le Femme. Please see attached for more info.

The RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network recently honored its associates whose 2011 residential sales achievements earned them coveted spots in the year-end Residential Top 20.

The world's sweetest race, the Hot Chocolate 15/5k, announced its 2012/13 race season showcasing 8 races across America.

Artisan doughnut shop opens two locations in Chicago; third to open in July

Josha Krueger was recently profiled in the Chicago Sun-Times in a story about her sports career and leaving a lasting impression on local athletes.

Tripp Lite’s Technical Specialist Gareth Carr explains the money and time saving benefits of remote power management

Live streaming from Chicago for the 2012 Memorial Day parade, starts on State Street, then moves from Lake Street to Van Buren Street. Parade feed, start time, route, weather.

Looking for a small wedding venue for 30 guests? IL Wedding Officiant, Rev Pam has the perfect solution. She has opened her historic home to couples looking to unite as a courthouse wedding alternative, providing full service ceremony & receptions

Promet Source is pleased to announce the sponsorship of the Drupal Business Summit in Chicago, June 5 at the Gleacher Center at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

BestMassage.com, the international massage table and supplies warehouse, is currently offering a new line of Biotone massage oils, lotions, creams, gels and butters on its website.

Overworked? Overscheduled? Overstressed? Consultant Anne Nordhaus-Bike offers a different take on handling your busy lifestyle—using astrology as a tool for time management.

You are invited to an Exhibition of Women's embroidered shirts From the Museum's Trunk. Fri 6/8/12 @ 7 pm at the Ukrainian National Museum. Exhibit continues through 7/31 Sponsored by MB Financial. Admission $5.

Looking for something to do on Memorial Day weekend? Action Territory will be open special hours just to celebrate.PLUS, Unlimited Indoor Outdoor attractions wrist band discounted for the weekend to $25.00, beer, wine and pizza specials. Kenosha, WI

Adam Kilker proposed to his long-term girlfriend Erica Casale in April 2011 by spelling out, “Marry Me,” on an online cycling map.

The Wishcraft Workshop prepares to cheer on thousands of walkers in the 2012 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer on Saturday June 2nd, 2012 with their perennial "wishing tree".

The unique blend of merchandise and repeat customers are the two primary reasons for the success of Le Thrift during this recessionary period.

National Real Estate Investor magazine and the Lipsey Company both gave RE/MAX high rankings for the performance of its commercial real estate division in 2011.

Teen girl travels to the North Pole and swims in Artic Ocean.

Center provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneurs including counseling, training, financial, certification and procurement assistance.

Kru Strength + Fitness sponsors three WCR All-Star Team Members for the Current Season

Sail ho! Tighten’ ye bootstraps, and man the bow. Pirates are invading LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago Memorial Day weekend.

Start your new career in an incredible New Nissan from South Holland Nissan who proudly serves Chicago, Matteson, Park Forest, Lynwood, Lansing, Western Avenue, Blue Island, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Steger, Chicago Heights, Hammond IN, Schererville

The delivery of a message is just as vital as the message's content. Katherine Hart, of Hartfelt Communication, highlights five specific tips to improve an individual's vocal image for job or media interviews, auditions and presentations.

Memorial Weekend performance features soprano Patrice Michaels and a composition by University of Chicago Professor Augusta Read Thomas.

$40,000 seed grant from Associate Board will be used to explore causes of autism, attention deficit disorders, schizophrenia and other diseases

Emmy Award-Winner Denise Nicholas (Room 222, In The Heat of The Night, Cosby) Joins Oscar-Winner Don Cheadle at Jewish World Watch Walk to End Genocide on Sunday May 20th in Los Angeles

BestMassage, the international massage table and supplies warehouse, is implementing a name change for two of its popular PowerLift massage tables.

Woman-owned talent management agency, Instant Technology, will be recognized today as one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois for the third consecutive year.

Homeowners in the Chicago area will soon have an easier time finding the appliance repair services they need online.