For the past 16 weeks, I have been working as an intern at the Daily Herald Business Ledger. This print and online publication reports on business in suburban Chicago. My time there was short and sweet, and I walked away with a mountain of experience and five professional bylines. Below are links to three of my personal favorites.

Nancy Rodriguez is an ageless inspiration for career-driven women. This year she is celebrating 30 years as founder and CEO of a food and beverage consultancy.

http://dhbusinessledger.com/Content/Manufacturing/Manufacturing/Article/Oak-Park-company-monitors-food-trends-to-find-product-s-sweet-spot-/29/95/14508

Jill Davis is a ball of energy who turned her passion for gardening into a blooming landscaping business.

http://dhbusinessledger.com/Content/Default/Homepage-Rotating-Articles/Article/Kildeer-woman-turns-hobby-into-growing-business-/-3/303/14675

Edmund “EQ” Sylvester is a wonder. He overcame a debilitating illness and rededicated his life to growing the Freedom Golf Association — a non-profit organization making golf available to the disabled community.

http://dhbusinessledger.com/Content/Industries/Business-of-Sports/Article/Freedom-Golf-Association-working-to-make-game-accessible-to-everyone/42/205/15310