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Brian Bannon, library commissioner for the Chicago Public Libraries, holds up a picture of himself on an iPad in the Harold Washington Library.

Chicago Public Library wins $400,000 for Wi-Fi access program

May 20, 2019 at 7:59 p.m.

The Chicago Public Library has been awarded $400,000 by the Knight Foundation for its initiative to expand Internet access throughout the community. The award is part of the Knight News...

Startup internships: The challenges, opportunities and rewards

May 20, 2019 at 7:58 p.m.

Be flexible. Don't expect a babysitter. And get ready for a wild ride. If you're a student looking to intern at a startup company, that's exactly what you're signing up...

Chicago-based BucketFeet raises $3.7 million in funding

May 20, 2019 at 7:56 p.m.

BucketFeet, a Chicago-based startup that connects art and footwear, announced Tuesday that it raised $3.7 million in venture capital funding. Founded in 2011, BucketFeet works with artists from around the...

How entry-level jobs stack up (Hint, tech scores high)

May 20, 2019 at 7:40 p.m.

If you're a soon-to-be computer science graduate, we have some good news. A WalletHub study of best and worst entry-level jobs shows a "best" list largely dominated by positions in...

Technology gives life to selfie craze

May 20, 2019 at 7:33 p.m.

Scroll through your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter feeds on a given day, and you'll probably see a selfie or two. Or 20. People have been taking pictures of themselves for...

Chicago Public Library awarded national medal for innovation

May 20, 2019 at 7:31 p.m.

The Chicago Public Library has been awarded the 2014 National Medal for Museum and Library Service for its wealth of innovative programs, including the Makers Lab that gives patrons hands-on...

How Innoblative uses competitions to build a cancer-removing device

May 20, 2019 at 7:28 p.m.

Northwestern University student Tyler Wanke says Chicago's entrepreneurship scene is "blowing up," especially when it comes to health technology. So his company, Innoblative Designs, came up with a medical device...

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