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Ugly Mug Cafe Aims to Open West Loop Spot with $85,000 in Crowdfunding

The owner of the West Town Cafe is trying to raise money to open a second location in the West Loop.

Harold's Chicken Owner Wants To Fund a New Restaurant Using LendSquare

James Denman, a Chatham resident, said he plans to open a second Harold's Chicken restaurant by January.

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Barbershop Coming to Lincoln Square, Offers Neighbors a Cut of the Business

Aaron Williams of Andersonville's Esquire Barbershop funded his newest venture via LendSquare.

Max's Take Out Uses Local Startup LendSquare for Customer-Funded Loan

The River North startup connected the Loop eatery with its fans, who helped pay for new equipment.

Pie Hole Pizza Joint Opening This Week

The new pizza spot plans a "soft opening" this week.

Pie Hole Pizza Joint Opening in Uptown on April Fools' Day

The popular pizza shop is expanding to Uptown, a move made possible by $30,000 in crowd-funded loans.

Startup Takes on Big Banks With Crowd-Sourced Loans

Chicago-based LendSquare has lent nearly $65,000 in micro-loans to small businesses since last summer.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.