Made In Chicago On Wbbm Newsradio

Two students at the University of Chicago, both majoring in public policy, liked to eat ice cream while studying.  And so, Jessica Gartenstein and her business partner, Erik Nadeau, started making their own.  WBBM's Steve Miller explains...

Tucked away on a residential street with giant trees and stately homes in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood is GlennArt, a micro urban farm run by Carolyn and David Ioder.  WBBM's Jim Gudas explains...

Oswald's Pharmacy has been serving the Naperville community for over 140 years.  WBBM's Jim Gudas has more.

Giving you more options to make connections. WBBM's Bernie Tafoya explains...

Simple skin care for men and its made in Chicago.  WBBM's Jim Gudas explains... 

It's almost harvest time for City Winery in Chicago's West Loop and Caroline Schrader is preparing for a new season.  WBBM's Lisa Fielding explains...

A1 Trophies and Awards has been around for about 40 years and does everything from out-of-the catalog trophies and plaques to custom designs.   WBBM's Bernie Tafoya explains...

Tucked away on Chicago’s Northwest Side is a candy company that features items often found in glass candy jars.  Primrose Candy has been around since 1928 and is made in Chicago.  WBBM's Jennifer Keiper explains...

An exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry is teaching hands-on skills to young people.  WBBM's Jim Gudas explains...

Two women who met in college discovered they shared a love for the whimsical, so they opened a shop that specializes in one-of-a-kind jewelry, home decor and more. WBBM's Jennifer Keiper explains...

There’s a group of “Superheroes” quietly making an impact, especially for kids in the hospital. “We’re a collective, man. This is it.” Tim Brigham formed the Superhero Collective, a non-profit, a 501-C3 and it's Made in Chicago. WBBM's Mike Krauser explains...

“It was kind of an embarrassing moment,” said northwest suburban entrepreneur Kendra Kroll.  Sometimes, that is how products are born. Such is the case of PortaPocket. Kroll said she was working out on a weight bench when it happened 12 years ago. WBBM's Bernie Tafoya explains...

On the South Side sits the oldest Fort automotive plant in North America, which was built in 1924.  In March the company pumped $1 billion into the plant and rehabbed the facilities and added new workout areas, break rooms and huge ceiling fans for employees. WBBM's Jennifer Keiper explains...

It's a storefront with a secret mission. WBBM's Lisa Fielding explains...

The "in and out" of a suburban based giant in the business of making garage door openers better.  WBBM's Julie Mann explains...

Three months from now, a group of about 200 people could make history in Chicago. WBBM's Steve Miller explains...

Mt. Sinai Hospital on Chicago's Westside is celebrating 100 years. WBBM's Mike Krauser has more...

The Gnome Colony is a boutique featuring baubles, trinkets and more.  WBBM's Jennifer Keiper explains...

It's not your average salvage yard. Tucked away in Chicago's West Town neighborhood, Salvage One is an antique store, an art museum, and an event space all in one.

Putting that pile of seasoned shirts to good use. WBBM's Andy Dahn explains...