Governor Pritzker issues rules as Illinois prepares for reopening
With coronavirus-related restrictions set to be loosened this week in almost all of Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Sunday released his most detailed guidelines yet for businesses and organizations planning to reopen.
Sign for the times: Local company honoring essential workers
Inspirational signs honoring essential workers are a sign of the times lately. One company is making sales of them a priority in helping the homeless.
Lovin Local: Joe's Italian Villa family owned since 1947
Our Lovin Local stop today is Joe's Italian Villa in Palos Heights. Started in 1947, this south suburban restaurant has been family owned since day one.
Logan Square salon pivots selling custom shoes
In a pivot designed to keep their business afloat, Logan Square salon Sparrow has started selling shoes during the COVID-19 crisis. The salon was one of 80 small businesses across the country selected for Vans “Foot the Bill” small business relief program.
Some Illinois salons given green light to reopen early
The owner of Clean Beauty Boutique says since her salon closed in mid-March, she has lost more than $50,000 in revenue. But as of May 15, her service is now deemed essential.
Magic Johnson giving $100M in loans to minority-owned businesses struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
Georgia restaurant owner who sold Mustang to pay employees gifted new car
The Smyrna restaurant owner who made a big sacrifice in selling her car so she could pay her employees last month had a bit of karma come her way within the last week.
Arizona's stay-at-home order expires
Arizona's stay-at-home order has officially expired at midnight, in place since March 31, has officially expired at midnight.
Chance The Rapper holds online concert to help small businesses
Chance The Rapper represented Chicago Thursday night, bringing the city and nation together with his music.
Michigan suspends license of barber who opened during Stay Home order
The state of Michigan has suspended the business license for a barber who opened during the COVID-19 Stay Home order.
Wisconsin governor allows nearly all retail stores to open with limits
Gov. Tony Evers on Monday allowed nearly all nonessential retail stores to reopen as long as they serve no more than five customers at a time, partially lifting the restriction that has kept them closed for weeks to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Alsip company selling 'Corona Care Package' made up of high-quality, vacuum-sealed meats
The Corona Care Packages -- between $80 and $160 each -- feature a variety of high quality vacuum sealed meats and can be ordered online or at the company's retail store.
Restaurants, other businesses reopen in parts of Indiana
As many restaurants resumed in-person dining and some hair salons began reopening around Indiana on Monday, state officials said most businesses have been following restrictions imposed to slow the coronavirus spread.
Colorado restaurant shut down for opening in-person dining
Gov. Jared Polis said Monday that C&C Breakfast and Korean Kitchen “is causing an immediate health hazard,” and its business license will remain suspended until the restaurant is no longer a threat, according to the Associated Press.
Nail salons demand proof of COVID-19 infection
Saying they were as surprised as the rest of us, nail salon industry officials reacted to Gov. Newsom saying that the first COVID-19 community transmission in California happened in a nail salon.
3 new tax credits offered to businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic
The employee retention credit is designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll, the IRS says.
Some Chicago suburbs want to reopen sooner than governor's 5-phase plan would allow
Some suburban mayors are critical of the current stay-at-home order and releasing their own plans to reopen sooner.
Coronavirus impacting Mother's Day flower sales
Mother’s Day is Sunday and while the coronavirus may be affecting your plans, it is also impacting florists all across Chicago.
Hinsdale considering closing downtown street for outdoor dining to help businesses
With bars and restaurants struggling to survive during the pandemic shut down, one western suburb is kicking around a new idea to try to help its businesses.
More Indiana stores reopen as some coronavirus restrictions ease
Shoppers trickled into some large Indiana shopping malls on Monday as they opened for the first time in more than a month under a new order from the governor easing many restrictions imposed to slow the coronavirus spread.