Vanille Patisserie sweetens up the giving season with book drive
Sophie Evanoff, owner of Vanille Patisserie, talks about their efforts to give back this holiday season.
Small businesses join forces for a holiday edition of the Chicago Makers Pop-Up Shop
Anna Romo and Dale Francis highlight the Chicago Makers Pop-Up Shop and efforts to support small businesses ahead of the holidays.
Peppo's Subs in Palos Heights receives recognition from the Chicago Bears
Robert Peppo from Peppo's Subs talks about being recognized by the Chicago Bears as part of their 2021 Small Business All-Pros Gameday Eats initiative.
Small businesses take spotlight in Lincoln Square and Ravenswood as holidays approach
Rudy Flores, executive director of the Lincoln Square and Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, previews Small Business Saturday in their community and talks about how you can support local businesses this winter.
Bars of Chicago: Newark Nook and the story of a side street pub
One neighborhood bar on the far Northwest Side may be the most Chicago real estate listing out there. Because for $400,000, you can be the next to carry the torch for the Newark Nook, a neighborhood bar in Norwood Park that’s one of the last of its kind.
US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
4 more Chicago businesses cited for failure to enforce mask mandate
The city of Chicago has cited four more businesses for failing to enforce the city's COVID-19 indoor mask mandate.
Local costume shop calls out Spirit Halloween chain for putting up large billboard near their business
A longtime Chicago mom-and-pop costume shop is fighting back against a larger competitor.
Community rallies around locally owned Chicago costume shop in time for Halloween
Andy Rowell from Chicago Costume talks about how the community embraced their costume shop amid attempts from corporate Halloween chains to force them out of business.
All 3 Parlor Pizza Bar locations in Chicago raided
All three Parlor Pizza Bar locations in Chicago were raided by investigators on Wednesday.
Chicago cites 8 businesses for failure to enforce indoor mask mandate
The city of Chicago has cited eight businesses for failing to enforce the city's COVID-19 indoor mask mandate.
Beloved Bridgeport Bakery closing again after nearly 50 years
After almost half a century in business, Chicago's Bridgeport Bakery is closing again — for good.
Bridgeport Bakery closing again
After a half-century in business, Chicago's Bridgeport Bakery is closing again.
Lake Zurich staple Fritzl's closes its doors for good
A Lake Zurich restaurant that's been a mainstay for 36 years has closed its doors for good.
Chicago restaurant industry struggles with staffing shortage
Sam Toia, president of the Illinois Restaurant Association, breaks down some of the issues the local restaurant industry has been facing in wake of the pandemic and recent worker shortages.
NICZKA Studio in Lake View revives interest in sewing during pandemic
Tania Mackey from NICZKA Studio talks about their sewing classes and other offerings.
Gov. Pritzker awards first round of grants to support small businesses
Gov. JB Pritzker announced the first grants through the state's Back to Business recovery program have been awarded.
Gov. Pritzker awards grants to support small businesses
More than $24 million in grants have been provided to 521 businesses in 146 cities across the state.
Evanston restaurants receive fake court orders filled with hate messages
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person behind racist letters that were sent to at least three restaurants in north suburban Evanston this week.
Black-owned Hatch 41 provides ample co-working space in Bronzeville
Stephen Mitchell talks about the inspiration behind Hatch 41 and the importance of making space for Black entrepreneurs to thrive.