A coffee chain famous for its high-energy crews and custom drinks is opening its first Illinois location outside the college towns it usually targets. Dutch Bros picked Melrose Park, a mostly residential suburb west of the city, to launch its Chicago-area push. More shops are planned for Oak Park an
A suburban Chicago café just got a fresh start under new owners Chad and Brittany Moore, who now run the Glenview Corner Bakery location. The couple brings years of food service experience to the job, including stints in a family-run business and a busy deli in Los Angeles. Their connection to the b
Many seniors today still see AI as something only younger people use or something too complex to bother with. Studies show that over half of Americans born between 1928 and 1945 have never tried AI tools. Even among those born between 1946 and 1964, nearly four in ten say they’ve never used AI. Most
The Prosperity Council is shifting from listening to giving advice, and two very different viewpoints are now in the spotlight. One side says Oregon’s economy is already solid, so we should keep raising wages and protecting public services. The other argues that the state is entering a new era where
A little-known financial trick gives some tech organizations an edge in research. By selling a slice of their company, they unlock funds for big projects without borrowing money. One group used this method to fuel studies on brain diseases like Alzheimer’s. Instead of waiting for grants or donations
Finance teams often seem busy, but busyness doesn’t always mean they’re getting important work done. Surprisingly, most finance leaders admit their teams waste hours on repetitive tasks like typing numbers into spreadsheets or matching transactions by hand instead of focusing on big-picture planning
A reality show has taken a fresh bite out of Hollywood’s usual behind-the-scenes drama. Instead of gossip about A-list actors or director meltdowns, this one zooms in on the real MVPs—the people feeding entire film crews every day. The family at the heart of it has cooked meals across icy northern O
Lenovo’s latest business laptop, the ThinkPad X13 Gen 7, weighs just under a kilogram while packing serious AI and processing power. It’s designed for professionals who need a lightweight yet capable machine. The laptop comes in two versions: one with Intel’s new Core Ultra Series 3 processors (star
Nantucket has a rule to protect its small-town charm: no big chain stores. But Roller Rabbit, a trendy sleepwear brand, found a loophole. Instead of closing up, it rebranded as a "general store, " selling other brands alongside its own. Now, locals are frustrated because this seems like a sneaky way
A new restaurant in Garland is facing a tough choice—keep its eye-catching mural or follow the rules. The owners, a local couple, spent months planning their dream spot, La Esquinita Panaderia y Taqueria. They wanted to celebrate their faith and culture with bright colors and meaningful symbols. But
