Clara restaurant 's in Woodridge celebrates 39 years in business
Clara's, one of the Chicago area's oldest restaurants in west suburban Woodridge, is celebrating 39 years in business.
Clara's, one of the Chicago area's oldest restaurants in west suburban Woodridge, is celebrating 39 years in business.
Lost Girls Vintage co-owner shares update after car crashes into Logan Square storefront | ChicagoLIVE
Lost Girls Vintage co-owner Kyla Embrey joins ChicagoLIVE after a car crashed through the Logan Square storefront, causing major damage but thankfully no injuries. She shares how the community quickly stepped up, what comes next for the shop, and how neighbors can help as the business rebuilds.
Lost Girls Vintage co-owner Kyla Embrey joins ChicagoLIVE after a car crashed through the Logan Square storefront, causing major damage but thankfully no injuries. She shares how the community quickly stepped up, what comes next for the shop, and how neighbors can help as the business rebuilds.
Hagen’s Fish Market celebrates 80 years as a Chicago seafood staple
Fourth-generation owner Eric Johnson shares the rich history of Hagen’s Fish Market, its Lenten rush, signature offerings, and what’s next for the iconic Chicago business.
Fourth-generation owner Eric Johnson shares the rich history of Hagen’s Fish Market, its Lenten rush, signature offerings, and what’s next for the iconic Chicago business.
How small businesses can win government contracts
Chris Hollingsworth from the Illinois APEX Accelerators discusses how government contracting works and how the Government Contracting Summit helps small businesses connect with opportunities and grow.
Chris Hollingsworth from the Illinois APEX Accelerators discusses how government contracting works and how the Government Contracting Summit helps small businesses connect with opportunities and grow.
Babe’s Sports Bar celebrates women’s sports in Logan Square
Babe’s Sports Bar, Chicago’s only venue exclusively showing women’s sporting events, highlights upcoming Big Ten tournament and March Madness games while sharing its experience serving 35,000 drinks since opening last September.
Babe’s Sports Bar, Chicago’s only venue exclusively showing women’s sporting events, highlights upcoming Big Ten tournament and March Madness games while sharing its experience serving 35,000 drinks since opening last September.
Operation Metro Surge cost Minneapolis at least $203 million, city officials say
Minneapolis officials have released an estimated tab on what Operation Metro Surge has cost city residents so far.
Minneapolis officials have released an estimated tab on what Operation Metro Surge has cost city residents so far.
Bronzeville flower shop preps Valentine’s Day bouquets
Shavon Francis of Fleurish Chicago shares tips for keeping arrangements fresh and highlights local options for last-minute Valentine’s Day flowers.
Shavon Francis of Fleurish Chicago shares tips for keeping arrangements fresh and highlights local options for last-minute Valentine’s Day flowers.
Garfield Ridge coffee shop rallies community support after ICE backlash
A Cup of Joe Coffeehouse in Garfield Ridge is receiving an outpouring of support after owners say they were harassed over a social media post critical of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,
A Cup of Joe Coffeehouse in Garfield Ridge is receiving an outpouring of support after owners say they were harassed over a social media post critical of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,
Chicago bar closes doors in protest supporting immigrant rights
Chicago bar Kumiko is closing for the night as part of a nationwide protest, with owner Julia Momose saying the decision is meant to speak out against ICE enforcement policies and in support of immigrant communities. Employees are still being paid for the day, and the bar plans to reopen Saturday.
Chicago bar Kumiko is closing for the night as part of a nationwide protest, with owner Julia Momose saying the decision is meant to speak out against ICE enforcement policies and in support of immigrant communities. Employees are still being paid for the day, and the bar plans to reopen Saturday.
San Francisco bakery sells cookies with provocative anti-ICE messages
A small business in San Francisco found a unique way to protest the nationwide anti-immigration surge.
A small business in San Francisco found a unique way to protest the nationwide anti-immigration surge.
A look inside Geppetto's Toy Box in Oak Park
FOX 32's Gabriella Premus takes us inside Geppetto's Toy Box in suburban Oak Park.
FOX 32's Gabriella Premus takes us inside Geppetto's Toy Box in suburban Oak Park.
Volo Quality Meats dishes out high-end provisions from a small-town deli
FOX 32's Mike Caplan visits the crew at Volo Quality Meats to sample their delicious offerings and soak in the deli steeped in tradition.
FOX 32's Mike Caplan visits the crew at Volo Quality Meats to sample their delicious offerings and soak in the deli steeped in tradition.
Government shutdown impact on small businesses
As the Government shutdown reaches day 22 Dan Varroney, CEO of Potomac Core Consulting and author of Rethinking Economic Growth: How Small Businesses Can Help Consistently Grow the Economy joins ChicagoNOW to explain the impact on small businesses.
As the Government shutdown reaches day 22 Dan Varroney, CEO of Potomac Core Consulting and author of Rethinking Economic Growth: How Small Businesses Can Help Consistently Grow the Economy joins ChicagoNOW to explain the impact on small businesses.
Chicago bridal designer honored as Bears’ Small Business All-Pro recipient
Grace + Ivory founder Tina Wong celebrates being named a 2025 Small Business All-Pro by the Chicago Bears and PNC Bank, recognizing her woman-owned bridal brand that’s redefining wedding dress shopping and giving back to the community.
Grace + Ivory founder Tina Wong celebrates being named a 2025 Small Business All-Pro by the Chicago Bears and PNC Bank, recognizing her woman-owned bridal brand that’s redefining wedding dress shopping and giving back to the community.
Push to phase out 'sub-minimum' wage divides Chicago restaurant workers, owners
Chicago leaders are proposing a plan that would eliminate what's known as "sub-minimum" wage for tipped workers.
Chicago leaders are proposing a plan that would eliminate what's known as "sub-minimum" wage for tipped workers.
Preckwinkle announces $40M in small business grants
In a boost for small businesses, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday that $40 million in assistance from the 2023 Source Grant Fund.
In a boost for small businesses, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday that $40 million in assistance from the 2023 Source Grant Fund.
City Council to propose timeline for phasing out 'sub-minimum' wage
Chicago is planning to eliminate the ?sub-minimum wage? for tipped workers by July 2025.
Chicago is planning to eliminate the ?sub-minimum wage? for tipped workers by July 2025.
Cook County small businesses can apply for new grant
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle announced the 2023 Source Grant fund Wednesday.
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle announced the 2023 Source Grant fund Wednesday.
Oswald's Pharmacy celebrates 150 years in Naperville
Naperville's Oswald Pharmacy is celebrating a major milestone: 150 years in business.
Naperville's Oswald Pharmacy is celebrating a major milestone: 150 years in business.
Labubu lovers, this Chicago claw machine arcade is for you
Just four months in and the lines for Labubus are strong at Claw It Chicago in Chinatown.
Just four months in and the lines for Labubus are strong at Claw It Chicago in Chinatown.



















