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A Chicago City Council vote on a measure to give workers more paid leave is on hold for now, as the business community argues it's too big a burden. ....
Uvina includes face cream, soothing serum and a facial bar. It has gotten a small business boost thanks to PR4Good. Jelitsa Legarreta discussed her clean beauty brand which she launched during the pandemic. Legarreta was frustrated with the lack of Latina representation in the skin care industry and brought her background in nursing and culture to Uvina. Uvina Skin began to unfold when my young daughter Scarlett began sharing in my nightly skin care routine. She would pull back her beautiful curls and apply oils and creams, just like her mama, Legarreta said on her company s website. As I began to research the ingredients in my products, I grew frustrated and disappointed. I found many harsh and unnecessary ingredients. My initial thought was This isn t safe for Scarlett. But then I thought, If this isn t safe for Scarlett, when did it become safe for me? After that, there was no turning back. ....
Stimulus Relief: Chicago s small business owners counting on second round of checks Share: William Jamison is busy filling last-minute Christmas orders at his custom printing shop, The Work Spot, located near 51st and Green in the Boxville marketplace in the city s Bronzeville neighborhood. Business has been down in Boxville, which uses modified shipping containers in place of traditional brick mortar spaces. Jamison hopes some of that stimulus will help him stay in business. It will be great not only for our businesses but other businesses in the area, said Jamison. Rebecca Chauncey helps lead the the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Build Bronzeville ....