A tech panel of all men, aimed at women. So how did that go?
If there's one thing missing from the conversation about women in tech, it's men. Wait, did we hear that right? A crowd of 250 — nearly all women — filled...
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How Kimbal Musk brings garden classrooms to Chicago Public Schools
It's best to perfect a system in one city before expanding it, said entrepreneur Kimbal Musk at a fundraiser for his non-profit The Kitchen Community on Thursday night at DIRTT...
1871 graduates find their way in new ‘real world’ offices
Many of Chicago's aspiring young companies find their footing within the comfortable confines of 1871, surrounded by mentors and peers. After a time, however, the need for a space of...
Andrew Sieja, founder and CEO, kCura
Legal-software provider kCura began a massive growth spurt in 2007 that eventually propelled it onto the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 for three years beginning in 2011. Founded in 2001 as...
Little Chicago swagger on Fast Company’s list of ‘Most Innovative’
Chicago is rife with innovative minds and ideas — entrepreneurs and corporate leaders with plans to transform entire industries and even the world. Isn't it? In the 13 years that...
Elmhurst’s UICO, Kohler produce touch-controlled shower system
You probably think about water pressure and temperature when you shower. With a new digital shower system out this fall, Kohler wants to give you a lot more to think...
Wrigley Building owners look to lure technology companies
Since 1924, the lights illuminating the white face of the Wrigley Building have almost continually shone. Now, the building's owners want to shift the spotlight onto the tech companies they...
City takes big step on affordable gigabit-speed Internet to selected zones
Plans to bring affordable gigabit-speed Internet to some Chicago neighborhoods took a step forward Monday as Mayor Rahm Emanuel's office issued requests for qualifications from potential vendor partners. This begins...
City lays out next steps in Open Data Plan
City of Chicago officials released a report Friday laying out a next set of goals for routine publication of data from city agencies. The first annual City of Chicago Open...
TradeMonster unveiling to be among Chicago presentations at Apps World
Stock options trading platform tradeMonster will introduce liveAction, a tool that the company says will unleash traders from their desks, on Wednesday at the Apps World North America conference in...