Lovin' Local: Ina Mae Tavern in West Town
Chef Brian Jupiter of Ina Mae Tavern talks about how his business has fared since the pandemic and how they're celebrating Mardi Gras this year.
Chicago shuts down restaurant with nearly 100 patrons, cites 12 other businesses for indoor dining violations
Chicago officials over the weekend shut down a nearly 100-person gathering at a Mount Greenwood restaurant as well as an unlicensed club in Little Village.
Chicago museums to reopen, indoor dining could resume in 'a few days'
With COVID-19 restrictions loosening up in Chicago, places like the Shedd Aquarium are getting ready to re-open their doors. Also, indoor dining at restaurants could resume in just a matter of days.
Illinois COVID-19 rules eased, state hiring more health care help
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Monday announced statewide health care contracting to supplement existing hospital staff. That enabled IDPH to loosen restrictions in most areas of the state, significantly to at least a level that allows indoor dining to resume.
Lovin' Local: Floralore Designs in Tinley Park
Lisa Wiencek from Floralore Designs talks about how her business has fared since the onset of the pandemic.
Illinois reports 4,162 more COVID cases, Region 2 to resume limited indoor dining
Illinois health officials reported Sunday that 4,162 more people have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 29 more people have died.
Lovin' Local: Oswald's Pharmacy in Naperville
Alex Anderson, owner of Oswald's Pharmacy, talks about how their generations-old pharmacy is dealing with the pandemic.
Lovin' Local: Scratch Goods in West Loop
Maureen McClure and Elizabeth Leipold, founders of Scratch Goods, talk about how their business has fared since the onset of the pandemic.
Chicago restaurant under fire for throwing boozy, maskless party
Video of a big boozy party is sparking worries of a super-spreader event, and neighbors say this was not the first time the Chicago restaurant flouted COVID rules.
Lovin' Local: Milk Money Brewing in La Grange
Lucas Bumba, co-owner of Milk Money Brewing, talks about how their business has fared during the pandemic.
Lovin' Local: Pixca Restaurant in Highland Park
Fernando Angelina from Pixca Restaurant talks about how his business has fared since the onset of COVID-19.
Barstool Sports founder raises over $16M for small businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy launched a fundraising effort with the nonprofit 30 Day Fund for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 called "The Barstool Fund, contributing $500,000 of his own money toward the effort.
Lovin' Local: Plant Based Beauty in Chicago
Monica Little, owner of Plant Based Beauty, talks about how her business has fared during the pandemic.
Lovin' Local: Virtue Alchemy Candle Co.
Anna Romo from Virtue Alchemy Candle Co. talks about how her business has fared and transitioned during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Toasting 2021 with cocktail, bubbly packages at home
Bringing in the new year is going to be a lot different than in year's past as health officials are warning people to stay inside their family bubbles in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. So how do you host a party when everyone is in their own homes?
Lovin' Local: Cubbington's Cabinet in Roscoe Village
This morning's Lovin’ Local takes us to Roscoe Village where Cubbington's Cabinet specializes in CBD to improve the lives of people and their pets.
Luft Balloons breathes life into holidays with Santa Wonderland
Elaine Frei from Luft Balloons talks about their dazzling Santa Wonderland creation just in time for Christmas.
Lovin' Local: Rhee360 - Live the life you deserve
Syreeta Talbert talks about founding Rhee360 and how her business has adapted during the pandemic.
Lovin' Local: Tre Kronor in Andersonville
Patty Rasmussen and Larry Anderson talk about how their business has fared since the onset of the pandemic.
New hotdog joint in Logan Square opens up amid pandemic
Everyone knows the City of Chicago is very devoted to the hotdog, and now one spot hopes it can save jobs, too.