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11/12/2018

Startups are all about user trust... so how have tech companies like Airbnb and Amazon done that and what does it mean for us?

Once upon a time, you would have thought long and hard before you bought sneakers from a stranger in another country or rented out your home to one. So what made you feel it was safe, useful and ok…

11/09/2018

Tech wouldn't be what it is without the first computers. Meet the six pioneering women who helped build those original machines.

The first general-purpose computer was actually programmed by a half-dozen female math whizzes. For too long, their efforts have been largely unknown.

11/07/2018

We love tech as much as the next person, but here are a few tips to keep phone use in check.

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We’re distracted like never before — and our phones are probably the biggest culprit. But there is a way you can live with one and still get things done. Productivity expert Chris Bailey shar…

11/06/2018

4 Resources Every Voter Should Know About

Voting in the U.S. can be confusing. By design, every state is different. On top of that, disinformation meant to discourage voting is rampant this election. Cut through the noise, arm yourself with the facts and vote. We’ve got resources to help you. 1. Fill out a sample ballot for your stat…

11/06/2018

Today's the day! Make sure to exercise your civic right (and responsibility) and VOTE.

10/29/2018

Building a great startup requires more than genius and a great invention

Many entrepreneurs assume that an invention carries intrinsic value, but that assumption is a fallacy.

10/26/2018

Chicago is finally dropping the surge pricing around Wrigley Field- whew. With you never have to worry about surge pricing, game or no game. We know what we'd choose.

A two-year experiment into raising parking meter prices around Wrigley Field during Cubs games and concerts will end this year, Wrigleyville’s alderman said Monday.

10/24/2018

The Sox are in the World Series! Here's a must-see list for Beantown rookies.

Here's a newcomer's guide to a few top of the city's top attractions, including Fenway Park.

10/23/2018

Chicago is dedicating $5 million to improving bus lines! Give your car a break in one of our SPOTS and support the planet by taking public transportation.

Among the bus lines slated for the initial improvements is the No. 79 bus line, which tallied 7.8 million rides in 2017.

10/09/2018

Short trip to Chicago? Let us help.

The neighborhoods on Chicago’s near northwest side are an invigorating blend of reflection and reinvention.

10/07/2018

Chicago parking is finally going paperless! We did that years ago. Make parking even easier with

Street parking in Chicago is about to get a huge makeover. So get ready to say “goodbye” to the dashboard receipts you have been displaying for nearly a decade.

10/02/2018

We're getting in the Halloween spirit... are you?