
Ida’s Artisan Ice Cream & Treats – A Sweet Success Story in Chicago
Founded by Ida Nelson, Ida’s Artisan Ice Cream & Treats has carved a niche in Chicago’s food scene through flavor innovation and community engagement. Unique Offerings: Business Lessons: Black Pages

Keeana Barber & James Wheeler – WDB Marketing’s Visionary Leaders
Keeana Barber and James Wheeler, the Managing Partners of WDB Marketing, have transformed the company into a powerhouse in marketing and print manufacturing in Cook County, Illinois. Legacy-Driven Entrepreneurship: Community

Kimi Brown Ellen, CPA – A Leader in Accounting and Community Impact
Kimi Brown Ellen is a co-founding partner of BenfordBrown & Associates, LLC with 28 years of experience in audit, accounting, consulting, and tax services. Her expertise spans government and nonprofit

Spotlight Profiles
The death of a family member is always a distressing time. This is equally so whether death is sudden and unexpected, or whether it was a slow and painful event.

Changing The World Through Cosmetology
Founded in 1993, the school offers a range of disciplines, training licensed professionals in nail technology, esthetics, barbering, hair braiding, cosmetology, and educator certifi- cation, along with specializations in Trichology

Keeana Barber & James Wheeler, Managing Partners of WDB Marketing
Keeana Barber and JamesWheeler, the visionary leaders of WDB Market-ing, exemplify the spirit of innovation and community empowerment. As ManagingPartners, their collaborative efforts have elevated WDBMarketing into a significant force

Your Dental Dream Team
Dr. Robin Ferguson and Drs. Cornell and Yetta Mc Cullom What makes a great dental practice? How can you know your needs and desires are the priority? Find out by

John Stallworth
John’s Hardware & Bicycle Shop Mr. John Stallworth has been the proud owner of JOHN’S HARDWARE and BICYCLE SHOP, located at 7350 S. Halsted Street in Chicago’s Englewood Community, since

Lawrence & Shirley Gibson
Founders and Owners of Gibson’s Citgo Lawrence Gibson grew up in Gates, Pennsylvania. Jobs became scarce in the Pennsylvania coal country, so after high school Lawrence joined the U.S. Navy

The Late Lovell Rainge
Lovell Rainge was a very hardworking and tough businessman who was well-respected by all his team members and business partners. He became a Jiffy Lube franchisee along with his brother