Folks who feel particularly passionate about Urban Belly, Blue 13, or Berry Chill might want to head over to the website of American Express’s “Shine A Light” contest, in which these small businesses (plus a couple hundred more) pitch themselves to win $100,000 and, presumably, loads of national exposure. A motley panel of judges including Diane Von Furstenburg and Ellen Degeneres will pick the winner, but you can vote your favorites into the final round. Other Chicago restaurants participating include the good-deed-oriented Blue Sky Bakery Cafe and Sweet Miss Giving’s. [Shine A Light]