Illinois barbershop celebrating 140th anniversary with $1.40 haircuts
It is impressive when a family-owned business is able to stay open for 20, 30 or even 50 years. But Lincolnway Barber Shop in the heart of historic Plainfield will be celebrating 140 years this week.
It is impressive when a family-owned business is able to stay open for 20, 30 or even 50 years. But Lincolnway Barber Shop in the heart of historic Plainfield will be celebrating 140 years this week.
Chicago bar only allowing people inside who are vaccinated
The Chicago bar wants physical proof you have gotten the vaccine, or you are turned away at the door.
The Chicago bar wants physical proof you have gotten the vaccine, or you are turned away at the door.
Georgia's youngest business owner hit by fraudulent unemployment claims
In April, the business started receiving letters from the Georgia Department of Labor indicating men and women were seeking unemployment benefits--people who have never worked for Mason Super Dogs.
In April, the business started receiving letters from the Georgia Department of Labor indicating men and women were seeking unemployment benefits--people who have never worked for Mason Super Dogs.
Lightfoot unveils broad relief package for Chicago businesses, consumers
Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a package of ordinances on Wednesday designed to jumpstart recovery for Chicago businesses, workers and consumers in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a package of ordinances on Wednesday designed to jumpstart recovery for Chicago businesses, workers and consumers in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Lightfoot to unveil restaurant relief package at city council meeting
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is set to unveil a restaurant coronavirus relief package at Wednesday's city council meeting.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is set to unveil a restaurant coronavirus relief package at Wednesday's city council meeting.
'Second City Greens': Lockport business provides community with healthy options
There is something unique going on in the heart of downtown Lockport.
There is something unique going on in the heart of downtown Lockport.
Chicago's Logan Theatre to reopen on Friday
After being closed for much of last year, the Logan Theatre is making a comeback.
After being closed for much of last year, the Logan Theatre is making a comeback.
Downers Grove rallies around bakery owner with COVID-19, raise over $175K
Downers Grove is rallying around a bakery owner who's in the hospital battling COVID-19.
Downers Grove is rallying around a bakery owner who's in the hospital battling COVID-19.
Downers Grove rallies around bakery owner with COVID-19, raise over $175K
Downers Grove is rallying around a bakery owner who's in the hospital battling COVID-19.
Downers Grove is rallying around a bakery owner who's in the hospital battling COVID-19.
New Guthrie's Tavern owner pledges to keep spirit of Wrigleyville bar on tap
Matt Baldino, owner of Guthrie's Tavern, lays out his vision for the bar and how he hopes to bounce back from the pandemic.
Matt Baldino, owner of Guthrie's Tavern, lays out his vision for the bar and how he hopes to bounce back from the pandemic.
Lovin' Local: Eich's Sports in Plainfield
Derek and Tracy Mueller talk about how their business has adapted to the pandemic.
Derek and Tracy Mueller talk about how their business has adapted to the pandemic.
McHenry Outdoor Theater reopens
Grab the kids and come on out to the McHenry Outdoor Theater. More than 200 cars visited Friday.
Grab the kids and come on out to the McHenry Outdoor Theater. More than 200 cars visited Friday.
Lovin Local: Tiny Taqueria in River North
Chef Jorge Gomez and Allison Dincecco from Tiny Taqueria talk about how their restaurant has adapted to the pandemic and detail some of their delectable offerings.
Chef Jorge Gomez and Allison Dincecco from Tiny Taqueria talk about how their restaurant has adapted to the pandemic and detail some of their delectable offerings.
Bronzeville Winery to open on Chicago's South Side: 'More than just a restaurant'
The new Black-owned business is being made possible by a grant from the city to help minorities launch their own businesses.
The new Black-owned business is being made possible by a grant from the city to help minorities launch their own businesses.
The Wiener's Circle in Lincoln Park looks to add bar menu, outdoor patio
Nearby Lincoln Park residents are concerned the additions of alcohol and an outdoor patio at The Wiener's Circle will make for a noisy atmosphere.
Nearby Lincoln Park residents are concerned the additions of alcohol and an outdoor patio at The Wiener's Circle will make for a noisy atmosphere.
Chicago Makers Pop Up Shop to set up outdoor market at Hexe Coffee Co.
Anna Romo and Monica Little from Chicago Makers Pop Up LLC preview their first outdoor market of the season this weekend at Hexe Coffee Co.
Anna Romo and Monica Little from Chicago Makers Pop Up LLC preview their first outdoor market of the season this weekend at Hexe Coffee Co.
Lovin' Local: Wood Chicago in Lake View
Chef Devin Kreller of Wood Chicago talks about how his restaurant has adapted to the pandemic and details some of their delectable offerings.
Chef Devin Kreller of Wood Chicago talks about how his restaurant has adapted to the pandemic and details some of their delectable offerings.
New restaurant owner can't find workers who want to give up unemployment payment
"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."
"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."
Ascend Dispensary workers in Springfield vote to unionize, become 4th group to join
Employees at Ascend Dispensary in downtown Springfield voted to unionize Tuesday, becoming the fourth group to join the union for cannabis workers in Illinois since the state legalized pot in 2020.
Employees at Ascend Dispensary in downtown Springfield voted to unionize Tuesday, becoming the fourth group to join the union for cannabis workers in Illinois since the state legalized pot in 2020.
Lovin' Local: Chicago Plants in Wicker Park
Ryan Glynn from Chicago Plants talks about how his business has fared during the pandemic.
Ryan Glynn from Chicago Plants talks about how his business has fared during the pandemic.