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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
Stephen Mitchell talks about the inspiration behind Hatch 41 and the importance of making space for Black entrepreneurs to thrive.
Rep. Newman on her proposed legislation aimed at assisting small businesses
US Rep. Marie Newman (D-Ill.) joins Good Day Chicago to talk about her the new legislation she introduced aimed at expanding the loan program for small businesses.
US Rep. Marie Newman (D-Ill.) joins Good Day Chicago to talk about her the new legislation she introduced aimed at expanding the loan program for small businesses.
West Town pharmacy closing down after more than 100 years
The pharmacy has been at Wood St. and Chicago Ave. since 1912 and its current owner, Ozzie Feliciano, has been working at the location since 1980.
The pharmacy has been at Wood St. and Chicago Ave. since 1912 and its current owner, Ozzie Feliciano, has been working at the location since 1980.
St. Charles extends outdoor dining program through winter
The igloos are coming back at the First Street Plaza in downtown St. Charles.
The igloos are coming back at the First Street Plaza in downtown St. Charles.
St. Charles extends outdoor dining program through winter
The igloos are coming back to the First Street Plaza in downtown St. Charles.
The igloos are coming back to the First Street Plaza in downtown St. Charles.
Arab and Asian American gas station owners claim Chicago inspectors target minority-owned businesses
"Every day that I come to work, I am always in fear that this task force that resembles the insurrection of January 6th will attack our gas station and shut us down without notice," said gas station owner Saad Malley.
"Every day that I come to work, I am always in fear that this task force that resembles the insurrection of January 6th will attack our gas station and shut us down without notice," said gas station owner Saad Malley.
US businesses struggling to fill open jobs amid worker shortage
Neil Bradley, chief policy officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, talks about the great demand for workers and the need to engage the workforce in a post-pandemic world.
Neil Bradley, chief policy officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, talks about the great demand for workers and the need to engage the workforce in a post-pandemic world.
Beloved Lakeview hardware store closing after 98 years of service
A beloved Lakeview hardware store is closing after serving the community for 98 years.
A beloved Lakeview hardware store is closing after serving the community for 98 years.
Shop Ultra Small at Lincoln Square Artisan and Makers Market
This weekend is your chance to shop small and local at Lincoln Square Artisan and Makers Market.
This weekend is your chance to shop small and local at Lincoln Square Artisan and Makers Market.
Pritzker announces small business grants to help recover from pandemic
Illinois small businesses are getting an extra hand.
Illinois small businesses are getting an extra hand.
Working remotely exposes downsides of returning to the workplace
Best-selling author Joanne Lipman dishes out tips for people looking to keep working from home even as the pandemic dwindles.
Best-selling author Joanne Lipman dishes out tips for people looking to keep working from home even as the pandemic dwindles.
Chicago area music festivals, concert venues cope with COVID
The spiking COVID cases are leaving many places in tight spots, including music festivals and events.
The spiking COVID cases are leaving many places in tight spots, including music festivals and events.