Local Leaf, Specializing In Hydroponic Microgreens, Set To Open This Month In North Shore

"We are an indoor hydroponic microgreen — lettuce, spinach, and edible flower farm," said co-owner Stefanie Cohen."

Infinity Foundation of Highland Park is closing on June 15, 2025

Thank you to the Infinity Foundation community for a 28-year remarkable journey.

GigHubb Chicago Offers Premier Live Musicians for Corporate Events

Top-Tier Talent for Trade Shows, Award Ceremonies, Holiday Parties, and More // Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Folk // Chicago & Suburbs

Windy City Is Your Stop For Holiday Treats, No Matter The Holiday

Chocolate bunnies and chocolate-covered Matzo available for the holidays at this Lakeview candy story and cookies that can be personalized.

Home Advantage Inspection, LLC. Is Thriving As It Grows

The company has grown in number of inspectors and in the areas it can serve

Change The World With Us- One Meal at a Time

Grab your copy of the newly released cookbook, 6-MINUTE DINNERS (and More!) cook up something amazing while making a difference in Chicago!

Ravinia Brewing To Rebrand, Drop Neighborhood Name To Settle Suit

Prolonged trademark litigation over the name of their shared neighborhood threatened to put the local microbrewery out of business.

Highland Park Chamber Of Commerce To Receive $34K In Grants, Gov Says

The 151 recipients of the grants will receive money through the Back to Business Local Chambers program.

Cicada Cakes Coming To Suburban Bakery

What better way to celebrate the emergence of billions of bugs across the state than with a winged cake in its honor?

Ravinia Festival Faces Counterclaims In Neighborhood Name Dispute

The Ravinia Brewing Company accuses the Ravinia Festival Association of breach of contract and trademark fraud.

Bob Crimo, Accused Highland Park Shooter's Dad, Declares Bankruptcy

Last week, lenders asked a judge to allow them to repossess and sell the alleged mass shooter's foreclosed childhood home.

Ravinia Festival Sues Ravinia Brewing Over Use Of Neighborhood Name

The music festival filed a trademark infringement suit against the Highland Park microbrewery, which described it as an "embarrassment."

Artificial Intelligence Topic of Free SCORE Webinar for Businesses

Small Business Owners Can Surge Ahead with Artificial Intelligence: Register for Live Webinar on Thursday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Highland Park Smoke Shop Zoning Code Changes To Be Considered

A public hearing is planned for Tuesday on whether to amend the Highland Park zoning code to further regulate or ban tobacco shops.

Northshore Landscaping Business Creating And Thriving Despite Pandemic

J. Brick Paving and Landscaping Inc. grows, with not only existing clients creating new projects, but by sharing the business with friends

Deadline Extended For Highland Park Business Recovery Grant Program

Small businesses affected by the aftermath of the July 4 parade mass shooting have through Friday to apply to receive financial assistance.

North Suburban YMCA Honored with Diversity in Business Award

This is the Second Consecutive Year Receiving This Honor

SCORE Helps New Business Owner Thrive During Pandemic

Like many other business owners, Eric Galicia faced the challenges of being successful in the pandemic

It’s Time To Really Start Talking Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is something you will now have to consider as part of your business’ annual budget.

Highland Park Banker Named Volunteer Of The Year

Lenore Erickson, executive vice president of First Bank of Highland Park, received the award from the Illinois Bankers Association.

SCORE Helps Entrepreneur Change the Way Seniors Maintain Wellness

Colleen Koziara believes the path to senior wellness goes far ‘beyond bingo’

Small Business Saturday 2021: ‘Shop Small’ In Highland Park

Small Business Saturday has never been more important as Highland Park and Highwood small businesses pull themselves out of the pandemic.

New Highwood Mixed-Use Development Sells For Nearly $11.3 Million

A Chicago-based firm purchased the recently completed site of Noon-O-Kebab and the Smilelist.

Highland Park Movie Theater Reopens After Nearly 18-Month Closure

Art house Renaissance Place Cinema resumed public screenings Friday for the first time since being shuttered by coronavirus restrictions.

Ravinia Business District Offers Fall Outdoor Dining, Music

Although Food Truck Thursdays concludes this week, many businesses will offer dining and Ravinia Brewing's concert series continues.

Mechanics On Strike At Highland Park Dealership, 55 Others

More than 800 auto mechanics from IAM Mechanics’ Local 701 are on strike Monday after rejecting a contract.

Highland Park Area Restaurants Received Revitalization Grants

Nationally, around 101,000 eateries received grants, including some in the Highland Park area.

Which Highland Park Businesses Got PPP Loans

The Paycheck Protection Program helped around 435,736 Illinois businesses in 2021 alone, including some in Highland Park.

Highwood Cannabis Dispensary Opens, Highland Park's Expands Sales

With marijuana sales at their highest level yet, some lawmakers look to loosen a legal logjam that's capped the number of pot shops at 110.

How Did Coronavirus Affect Bankruptcy Filings In Highland Park Area?

Here's how the pandemic affected bankruptcies in Lake County. Experts warn of a likely surge in coming years.

How Reliable Is Your Illinois Electric Provider?

See how well utility providers in the Highland Park area and across IL serve their electric customers.

Ravinia Shorted Teamster Pension Fund By Over $440,000: Lawsuit

The suit alleges the Ravinia Festival Association failed to make "required withdrawal liability payments" after pulling out of the fund.

Highland Park Waives, Defers Business Fees Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

City officials said $110,000 has been allocated to provide direct financial assistance to qualifying small businesses.

IL Business Of The Year: Nominate Your Favorite In Highland Park

Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as a Highland Park Business of the Year.

Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them Thrive In Highland Park

Small Business Saturday — it’s on Nov. 28 this year — helps local businesses in Highland Park overcome pandemic hardships.

Highland Park Offers Coronavirus Grants To Restaurants, Retailers

The City Council approved matching grants of up to $10,000 for restaurants and $5,000 for retail stores to cover COVID-19-related expenses.

Highland Park Unemployment Rate Up By 150 Percent In Past Year

The coronavirus drove Highland Park's unemployment rate to 7.5 percent in August, up from 3 percent a year ago.

Infinity Foundation Virtual Gala Fundraiser

Infinity Foundation Celebrates 23rd Anniversary and Honors Eben Alexander with 2020 Spirit Award at Virtual Gala Fundraiser, October 16.

22 Highland Park, Highwood Business Receive Grants From State

The Business Interruption Grant program awards up to $20,000 to Illinois businesses that have suffered during the coronavirus pandemic.

Highland Park Spirit Halloween Store Due To Open For 2020 Season

"We need Halloween now, more than ever," the CEO of the seasonal retailer said.