If you are a resident of the south side, north division, or west side, colorful units filled with books may be popping up at a park near you. MINI USA partnered with the Little Black Pearl Art & Design Academy and Saatchi Art to bring these artistically painted mobile library units to local parks. Students … Continue reading Local Parks Will Soon be Home to Mobile Library Units
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Q&A: Author Montezz Allen – “Stay in the Game”
Author of Stay In The Game!: Get Off The Sidelines Of Life, recently sat down with Chicago Flex to discuss the motivation behind his new book, which is filled with words of encouragement. Stay In The Game!: Get Off The Sidelines Of Life can be purchased here. Why did you decide to start writing books? … Continue reading Q&A: Author Montezz Allen – “Stay in the Game”
Nike Chicago Reigniting Belief in City’s Youth
What is formerly known as the Church of Epiphany in the West Loop, is now a pop-up experience with a basketball training facility designed to help inspire the city’s youth by Nike Chicago. “Basketball is everything in Chicago. Just Do It HQ at The Church is a place for Chicago to reignite belief in the next … Continue reading Nike Chicago Reigniting Belief in City’s Youth
Local Grooming Company Making Pawsitive Changes Nationwide
After reading the statistics of approximately 3.9 million dogs entering animal shelters each year, and 1.2 million of them being euthanized, three guys set out to change those numbers in a unique way. “The biggest aspect of our company is our mission to help dogs in need and end dog homelessness,” said Michael Kelly, a … Continue reading Local Grooming Company Making Pawsitive Changes Nationwide
Hip Hop and Society: For the Culture
Next Level Society, an organization that aids in the development of creative entrepreneurs, will be hosting a Hip Hop and Society Community Social to showcase how hip-hop influences many facets of life. The family friendly event that will be held at Hamilton Park on June 22 will have a variety of workshops highlighting how hip-hop … Continue reading Hip Hop and Society: For the Culture
10 Rooftop Locations to Check Out
As Chicago’s cold temperatures finally agree to let us hang up our winter coats, the unofficial “Rooftop Season” has started welcoming its guests. We have narrowed down some of our favorite rooftop locations to grab a bite, sip on Instagram worthy looking drinks, or take in the picturesque skyline views. Boleo 122 W Monroe St … Continue reading 10 Rooftop Locations to Check Out
Flexin 4 U – Pmartt
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Ten Current Carb Crushes
Carbs, I can’t imagine a life without them. Yes, I love a good steak, but tell me what are the sides? Because that steak is nothing without a carb, that steak can’t stand alone! I’ll dedicate my love to protein at another time but I’m here to share my top ten, current carb crushes. Cue … Continue reading Ten Current Carb Crushes
Underwear for All Genders, PERIOD
When it comes to menstruation, companies create products that are aimed at the majority, leaving the rest with no other option but to wear what is sold. Owner of Pyramid Seven, Zipporah Jarmon, wanted to change this scenario by creating a product that sells underwear “for periods, not gender.” “Over the course of a menstruator’s … Continue reading Underwear for All Genders, PERIOD