For years, she was someone who enjoyed a brew in one of the many establishments in Chicago. But when Mickey Bryant wanted to see a more diverse crowd in the craft brewing space, she decided to blend her passion with her profession. An instructional design & technology consultant by trade, this Chicagoan decided to begin “Black and
An organization in Chicago is doing what it can do to end homelessness in a unique way. Red Line Service is using art to reach out to those who are unhoused in the city, with Executive Director Rhoda Rosen leading that effort. Through various projects and partnerships, the organization is taking steps to aid those
There’s nothing that this Chicagoan won’t do to help underserved youth in his neighborhood. Sometimes it’s a simple as bringing a group of kids downtown, while other times its responding in the midst of a crisis. Jahmal Cole has done both and a lot more since incorporating “My Block, My Hood, My City” in 2016.
A passion that developed on the diamond of another sport in the suburbs has now helped him reach the pinnacle of baseball in Chicago. “Naperville Nicky” Lopez is in his first season with the White Sox and his sixth in Major League Baseball. It’s also the first year which the fielder, who primarily plays second
When someone makes the decision to call 312.600.0000 for help, she could be the first person they talk to at Ankin Law. That’s Kelly Pickert, one of four receptionists at the firm who are the initial point of contact for potential client. At the same time, they’re also making sure that those already working with
Ayo Dosunmu, the 6’5″ shooting guard for the Chicago Bulls talks about growing up in Chicago, playing college basketball at the University of Illinois, and being drafted by his hometown team. Ayo knows that if you’re hurt at work or in a car accident the right play is to call Ankin Law at 312-600-0000.
Intro music begins Howard Ankin: Welcome to another edition of Chicagoan’s You Should Know. I’m here with David Kaplan who’s with NBC Sports Chicago, author and all-around great guy to find out a little bit about what he does and what his life experiences. David, thanks for being with us. David Kaplan: Thanks for having me.
Intro music begins Matthew Hoffman: So I came to Chicago in 2002 for my first job and I worked at a publications firm for 11 years. My name is Matthew Hoffman and I’m an artist in Chicago, Illinois. They made a humongous gamut of things and we had books, stationary products, photo, you know, products
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