The Jazz Institute of Chicago brings festival energy to the heart of winter with its annual Winter Jazz Fair, transforming the Chicago Cultural Center into a vibrant hub of live music, conversation, and community. The event celebrates Chicago’s jazz legacy while spotlighting the artists shaping its future.

FIGS continues its retail expansion with the opening of a new Community Hub in Chicago’s West Loop, designed as both a shopping destination and gathering space for healthcare professionals. Located near the Illinois Medical District, the immersive hub reflects the brand’s mission to support, celebrate, and connect the city’s vibrant medical community.

Photo: Wix Media September is a prime month for food lovers. As summer fades and autumn begins, communities across the globe celebrate...

photo: Instagram @clinkfest The Sip & Empower Foundation: Empowering BIPOC Entrepreneurs in the Beverage Industry The beverage industry, spanning wine to spirits, is a multi-billion-dollar sector. Yet, one critical issue persists: less than 1% of wine merchants (négociants) are Black women. While the industry continues to thrive, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) entrepreneurs face significant barriers—ranging from limited access to capital to exclusion from dist