Amy Yee

Kennedy, New York

Author book on Tibetan refugees in India, Foreword @DalaiLama| Journo@suntimes Ex@FT, Bloomberg; Awards: 3@UNCA 4@SAJAhq 1@aaja 1@ahcj 4x Notable Best Am Essays

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Illinois paper straw business craters after Trump's push for plastic

6 days ago | chicago.suntimes.com | Amy Yee

We break down complex business news to help you understand how money moves in Chicago and how it affects you. Boss Straw touts its product as the “best, earth-friendly paper straw in the world.” But since February, sales have plummeted 85% at the paper straw maker in Woodstock. Nearly 14 million paper straws are sitting in limbo at Boss’ warehouse, about 1½ hours from Chicago. President Donald Trump issued an executive order “to end the use of paper straws” on Feb.
Chicago Tool Library offers repair therapy during uncertain times

1 week ago | wbez.org | Amy Yee

A gigantic tool shed in West Garfield Park may seem like an unusual place for inspiration. But that’s what many visitors to the nonprofit Chicago Tool Library found there recently, even amid grim headlines about economic uncertainty. Last Saturday, the Tool Library held a Repair Fair where handy volunteers fix broken items for free or a donation. The library holds Repair Fairs several times each year.
Statewide hotel group signals alarm in wake of government cuts and economic uncertainty

1 week ago | chicago.suntimes.com | Amy Yee

We break down complex business news to help you understand how money moves in Chicago and how it affects you. Economic uncertainties caused by political tensions and tariff-related issues threaten hotels’ recovery, as well as jobs, businesses, local economies and state revenue, said the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association on Friday, during an Illinois Senate special committee on tourism hearing to discuss the state of the industry.
‘Biblioteca de Herramientas’ de Chicago ofrece reparaciones gratuitas o a bajo costo en tiempos difíciles

2 weeks ago | chicago.suntimes.com | Amy Yee

El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. Un enorme cobertizo de herramientas en el vecindario de West Garfield Park puede parecer un lugar inusual para encontrar inspiración. Pero eso es lo que muchos visitantes de la organización sin fines de lucro, Chicago Tool Library, encontraron allí recientemente, incluso en medio de los sombríos titulares sobre la incertidumbre económica.
Chicago Tool Library offers repair therapy during uncertain times

2 weeks ago | chicago.suntimes.com | Amy Yee

We break down complex business news to help you understand how money moves in Chicago and how it affects you. A gigantic tool shed in West Garfield Park may seem like an unusual place for inspiration. But that’s what many visitors to the nonprofit Chicago Tool Library found there recently, even amid grim headlines about economic uncertainty. Last Saturday, the Tool Library held a Repair Fair where handy volunteers fix broken items for free or a donation.
Chicago's Baker Tilly merging with Seattle accounting firm in $7 billion deal

3 weeks ago | chicago.suntimes.com | Amy Yee

We break down complex business news to help you understand how money moves in Chicago and how it affects you. Chicago-based accounting firm Baker Tilly and Seattle-based Moss Adams are merging in a $7 billion deal, the companies announced Monday. The combined accounting and advisory company will form the sixth largest advisory CPA firm in the U.S., according to Baker Tilly. The deal is expected to close in early June.
Chicago manufacturer Freedman Seating, which exhibited at the 1893 World's Fair, reels from tariffs

3 weeks ago | chicago.suntimes.com | Amy Yee

We break down complex business news to help you understand how money moves in Chicago and how it affects you. Sweeping tariffs ordered by President Donald Trump are wreaking havoc on Chicago manufacturer Freedman Seating Co., whose experience illustrates threats to other U.S. factories and the broader economy. “I’ve never seen a supply shock like this in my working lifetime,” said Craig Freedman, CEO of the fourth-generation family business.
Chicago toffee maker Crafian hopes people still crave sweets in tough times

3 weeks ago | chicago.suntimes.com | Amy Yee

For Shawn Johnson, founder of Crafian Artisan Toffee, April is a test of consumer sentiment during a tumultuous time of government layoffs, sweeping tariffs and uncertainty. How Crafian’s decadent toffee sells at Chicago artisan markets this month will be telling for Johnson. Sales will give some indication of “what people are thinking, feeling and saying about nonessential indulgence items,” Johnson said.
Rogers Park synagogue serving free Passover meals to those in need

1 month ago | chicago.suntimes.com | Amy Yee

We break down complex business news to help you understand how money moves in Chicago and how it affects you. More than 100 people in need are expected to attend Passover dinners this weekend, offered by Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe Chicago at itssynagogue in Rogers Park in collaboration with Bubby Firas Food Bank.
New York's Catbird jewelry store opens outpost in Lincoln Park

1 month ago | chicago.suntimes.com | Amy Yee

Jewelry company Catbird will open a store in Lincoln Park on Thursday as part of a nationwide expansion from its Brooklyn, New York base. Catbird, founded in 2004, is known for minimalist jewelry such as knuckle rings, thin stacking rings for $54 and up and customizable chains and charms . The company has a following in Chicago through its pop-up events held over the years, said Sriya Karumanchi, vice president of marketing at Catbird.