One of my favorite ways to enjoy summertime Chi is by wandering through the best farmers markets in Chicago. Clear blue skies, streets filled with post-winter cheer and a park brimming with stalls ...

While it's unclear if the blackout made an impact, one business owner says it serves as a reminder to shop small. Mahalia's Gift Shop, at 735 E. 79th St. in the Chatham neighborhood, is a Black ...