No Limit Arcades in Algonquin was recently opened by Mark Battaglia as a “virtual blast from the past” for adults and kids. The 4,000 sq. ft. arcade features games from pinball and Pac-Man to Tron and Frogger. Continue reading here.
Kevin Slota and Mark Battaglia at No Limit Arcades in Algonquin - Photo credit Dave Shields for Sun-Times Media
Megan Kashneer of Evanston recently set up benevolent.net, a social media non-profit start up meant to connect those in need with those who can give. The website has grown out of the recently created Business Incubator Space in Evanston meant to give new businesses a leg up. Continue reading here.
benevolent.net connects those in need to donors around local areas. -Photo from benevolent.net, credit - Emily Stone of evanston.patch.com
It’s no secret that nearly all political candidates now use social media to interact with their voters, and candidates in Geneva are no different. Mayor Kevin Burns and his opponents constantly use Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube to inform and interact with the public. Continue reading here.
Obama was the first President to utilize social media to reach younger demographics. Now most politicians utilize it to interact with voters. - Photo from bloggeruniversity
Ecos Renewable Energy of Minnesota seeks to build solar panel farms in Hobart, Merrillville, and Portage Township in Northwest Indiana. These farms can provide power for 200+ homes and and their construction is meeting with full approval by the townships. Continue reading here.
An Ecos Renewable Energy solar farm - photo courtesy of Sun-Times Media
This Saturday, children in grades 3 – 12 will show off their tech skills during the Students Involved with Technology Conference in various locations across Chicagoland and the state. Students will create and teach 20 minute interactive tech sessions revolving around the theme “All Hands On Tech!” Continue reading here.
Students Involved with Technology session during the 2011 event - photo from www.sitconference.org