College student from Crystal Lake launches lip balm company, latest in series of ventures

Nick Militello, a University of Illinois mechanical engineering student from Crystal Lake, has launched a patent-pending lip balm company called VORO. The product features a slim, flat design intended to fit easily into wallets or phone cases. Supported by a $10,000 grant from the university's iVenture Accelerator, the company began taking nationwide orders last month, offering various customizable designs.