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Startups are all about user trust... so how have tech companies like Airbnb and Amazon done that and what does it mean for us?

The three steps of building trust in new ideas and businesses Once upon a time, you would have thought long and hard before you bought sneakers from a stranger in another country or rented out your home to one. So what made you feel it was safe, useful and ok…

Tech wouldn't be what it is without the first computers. Meet the six pioneering women who helped build those original machines.

These 6 pioneering women helped create modern computers The first general-purpose computer was actually programmed by a half-dozen female math whizzes. For too long, their efforts have been largely unknown.

We love tech as much as the next person, but here are a few tips to keep phone use in check.

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7 strategies to keep your phone from taking over your life We’re distracted like never before — and our phones are probably the biggest culprit. But there is a way you can live with one and still get things done. Productivity expert Chris Bailey shar…

4 Resources Every Voter Should Know About

2018 Midterms: 4 resources every voter should know about Voting in the U.S. can be confusing. By design, every state is different. On top of that, disinformation meant to discourage voting is rampant this election. Cut through the noise, arm yourself with the facts and vote. We’ve got resources to help you. 1. Fill out a sample ballot for your stat…

Today's the day! Make sure to exercise your civic right (and responsibility) and VOTE.

Building a great startup requires more than genius and a great invention

Building a great startup requires more than genius and a great invention Many entrepreneurs assume that an invention carries intrinsic value, but that assumption is a fallacy.

Chicago is finally dropping the surge pricing around Wrigley Field- whew. With you never have to worry about surge pricing, game or no game. We know what we'd choose.

Parking meter surge pricing around Wrigley Field for games and concerts to end this year A two-year experiment into raising parking meter prices around Wrigley Field during Cubs games and concerts will end this year, Wrigleyville’s alderman said Monday.

The Sox are in the World Series! Here's a must-see list for Beantown rookies.

As the Dodgers-Sox Series begins, here's a guide to Boston for rookies, from the ballpark to the swan boats - Los Angeles Times Here's a newcomer's guide to a few top of the city's top attractions, including Fenway Park.

Chicago is dedicating $5 million to improving bus lines! Give your car a break in one of our SPOTS and support the planet by taking public transportation.

Chicago To Put $5 Million Into Developing Busy Bus Lines Among the bus lines slated for the initial improvements is the No. 79 bus line, which tallied 7.8 million rides in 2017.

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36 Hours in Chicago The neighborhoods on Chicago’s near northwest side are an invigorating blend of reflection and reinvention.

Chicago parking is finally going paperless! We did that years ago. Make parking even easier with

Chicago to Give Paper Parking Receipts the Boot Street parking in Chicago is about to get a huge makeover. So get ready to say “goodbye” to the dashboard receipts you have been displaying for nearly a decade.

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