Tired of Odd Jobs, Woman Chooses Dogs
Susan Andresen considers herself a jack of all trades. But with no college degree, she said she bounced from job to job until she went “mad.” That moment is what led her to create her own business, Diamond Dogs, a doggy daycare. The small corner building sits at 3800 W. Montrose Ave. in Chicago’s North […]
Little Village skate shop gives kids a place to hang out, learn a new sport
Jamie Duran had an epiphany one day at a family gathering: his life needed a purpose. Unemployed, the 35-year-old Duran wanted to offer something new to his community, something that would encourage kids to approach a new hobby. And he needed a new hobby too. Duran proposed the idea of opening a family skate shop […]
Pilsen coffee shop brings neighborhood together
Café Jumping Bean is vibrantly colorful, with art all over its walls, chairs and tables. The smell of freshly brewed coffee – Café Jumping Bean’s own unique blend – lingers in the air. Located on the corner of 18th and Bishop streets, Café Jumping Bean has been serving the Pilsen community and surrounding areas for 19 […]
Logan Square theatre offers retro look, beer
Even as Orlando Torres casually leans against the arm of the tall, deep red squishy couches that line the retro, art deco design of the main lobby in the Logan Theatre, his jiggling foot and random hand clasps indicate that his mind is already onto the next three things he needs to do that evening. […]
Ravenswood Station project could transform neighborhood
The Ravenswood Station project, which started construction in November, will completely transform the stretch of Lawrence Avenue between Ashland and Western Avenues, according to area Ald. Ameya Pawar (47th). Pawar said he hopes the new project, which will feature a Mariano’s Fresh Market and an LA Fitness and is set to open next November, will […]
Hairstylist leaves corporate America to open dream salon
On a chilly Monday in December, Jacinta Appleton unlocks the door to a chic, elegant parlor. Bright, crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling. Tea green colors one wall, while violet purple colors another. The place is sophisticated and tasteful. It’s Appleton’s hair salon – The Hot Comb Natural Hair Salon. Natural hair salons are a […]
Coffee, Black and Well Thought-Out
Image via Wikipedia The brew is black, but a transparent brown rings the surface where the light sneaks in. Its aroma is the comforting, sweet, burnt-caramel scent known to anyone who spends much time in a coffee shop. But the flavor is extraordinary, a unique blend of sweet and earthy notes that leaves a light […]