Chicago

Chicago’s LuminAID shows off solar power capability in disaster-stricken areas

Two Chicago-based women co-founded LuminAID, which created an ultra-portable inflatable light that is charged using solar power. Architecture students Anna Stork and Andrea Sreshta were asked to design a product.

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Chicago startup makes new child-tracking technology for parents

A helicopter parent, a phrase coined 30 years ago, according to the Oxford dictionary is defined as, “A parent who takes an overprotective or excessive interest in the life of their.

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Chicago-based food startups are bringing healthy fast food to the masses

When browsing traditional food delivery apps it’s easy to be seduced by the cheesy, greasy, calorific concoctions on offer. But just because you don’t have the time to cook, it.

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This Chicago startup is puffing up efforts to normalize marijuana

Following California’s legalization of recreational marijuana, 2018’s buzz around bud continues. At least 12 states are poised to consider marijuana bills and ballot measures, as more legislative sessions take place.

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The Small Business Expo’s 15 locations for 2018

The Small Business Expo shows are business-to-business (B2B) events that include a trade show, networking opportunities, and over 25 seminars, workshops, and presentations at the free registration level. The Expo’s.

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Research from Chicago questions the impact of video games on empathy

In 1975, Death Race, a video game based on the movie Death Race 2000 (USA 1975), was released into the world. The game was met with much controversy due to.

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Tackling Chicago’s rising hate crime: research exposing hypocrisy reduces blame towards minorities

Chicago has so much to be proud of. Deep Dish pizza, a strong resistance to bitter winters and a rising startup scene brimming with potential. However, like every city, it.

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Tenacious Midwest millennials’ startup blends for-profit with charitable purpose

Millennials make up 32% of the adult US population, and their penchant for snapping photos of dinner plates has burdened social media and the patience of the older set.

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Chicago VC envisions a plant-based burger future

Chicago-based VC Cleveland Avenue, a venture firm founded by former McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson, sees potential in Beyond Meat, an L.A.-based food startup that makes burgers made entirely from plants.

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Chicago’s Promising Future With DoBi Bike-Sharing Schemes

Chicago might not have ideal weather for cycling year round, however, a new wave of dock less bike sharing (aka DoBi) startups means citizens will soon be able to get.

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