WGN Midday News / by Amy Rutledge and Tonya Francisco / February 17, 2026 We’re celebrating Black History Month by spotlighting creativity, community, and women-owned businesses making an impact right here in Chicago. Omotola Akinbiyi and Meena Osei-Kuffour, the owners of Bon Femmes Boutique & Vintage Royalty joined us to talk about an upcoming earring-making workshop. Thursday, February 19th 6–8 PM Sunday, March 15th 12-2 PM The Bon Femmes studio 4917 N Damen Ave.View More Here.
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / November 19, 2025 RAVENSWOOD — A group of more than 30 independent businesses in Lincoln Square and Ravenswood are teaming up for a fundraiser to benefit four nonprofits helping Chicago’s most vulnerable neighbors. The businesses — Merz Apothecary, Bon Femmes, Backlot Coffee, Dovetail Brewery and more — have pooled their wares together into prizes for the Small Businesses, Big Hearts virtual fundraiser. The fundraiser includes 16 gift baskets made up of items