Melinda Kelly

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a city initiative to support low- and middle-income homebuyers in Chicago.

CEO Lester Hollis of Harborside Illinois Grown Medicine met with Chatham business owners on Tuesday.

Residents in a group opposed to the clinic slammed the CEO and Ald. for not showing up at meeting.

Come with plenty of business cards.

The pilot program could be expanded to other communities, officials said Monday.

Owners welcomed the governor's visit Friday but said they are eager to see if he follows up on promises.

There will be food, music and networking.

The community can network with entrepreneurs every month on the first Friday at Flecks Coffee House.

Ald. Howard Brookins and community groups questioned whether the area needs another beauty supply store.

Ald. Roderick Sawyer (6th) said State Street needs a project to bring more businesses to the area.

The Chatham Business Association is sponsoring a Micro-Lending Day for local small businesses.

The daughter of the Harold's Chicken founder says some are using their name without permission.

The African-American Small Business Expo is being sponsored by the city of Chicago.

The Chatham Business Association wants all business owners to attend its upcoming Mix N' Mingle event.

Zaneta Searles, a Chatham resident, opened Life Organics in Chatham with her husband and sister.