Erica Mitchell Breaks the Ice

Whether she’s skating alongside men or women, this sled hockey player isn’t afraid to break down barriersOn the ice, Erica Mitchell is a flash of blonde hair, pink boots and steely determination.

Single, Modern and Mormon

Today’s Mormon women balance work, love and family values while defying stereotypes.

CSI’s Carol Mendelsohn

The Chicago International Film Festival Television Awards honors the executive producer of TV’s hugely popular show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

Small World

Elite online network A Small World owes its success to a policy of strict exclusivity. Here, founder Erik Wachtmeister explains the policy and privileges of the site,

All in the Family

Tracy Samantha Schmidt is a social media trailblazer. Her dad, John Schmidt, is a historian specializing in Chicago history. TCW caught up with this father/daughter powerhouse to talk Twitter, bowling and where to find the best hotdogs in the city.

Creative Striptease

With Confidence, Burlesque Strips Away the Pounds