Lovin' Local: Tre Kronor in Andersonville
Patty Rasmussen and Larry Anderson talk about how their business has fared since the onset of the pandemic.
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.
Everyone knows the City of Chicago is very devoted to the hotdog, and now one spot hopes it can save jobs, too.
Lovin' Local: Larenza Pious with Entrees By L
Today's Lovin' Local highlights one woman's passion for helping people to stay healthy during the pandemic. Larenza Pious tells us more about Entrees By L.
Today's Lovin' Local highlights one woman's passion for helping people to stay healthy during the pandemic. Larenza Pious tells us more about Entrees By L.
10,000 toys from Brick Loot store being donated
A North Shore store is making thousands of kids very happy this holiday with a massive donation of toys. The Brick Loot store in Deerfield plans to give 10,000 toys to children in need and the man behind the push is Parker Krex.
A North Shore store is making thousands of kids very happy this holiday with a massive donation of toys. The Brick Loot store in Deerfield plans to give 10,000 toys to children in need and the man behind the push is Parker Krex.
New survey revals impact of pandemic on minority-owned small businesses
The pandemic has hit small businesses very hard, but no one has been hit harder than minority-owned business, according to experts. Rhett Buttle, founder of Public Private Strategies, talks more about it.
The pandemic has hit small businesses very hard, but no one has been hit harder than minority-owned business, according to experts. Rhett Buttle, founder of Public Private Strategies, talks more about it.
Lovin' Local: Cruz Blanca Brewery and Taqueria
This morning's Lovin? Local may be located in the West Loop but the history behind Cruz Blanca Brewery and Taqueria takes us south of the border to Mexico City and dates all the way back to the 1800's. Owner Manny Valdes gives us a behind the scenes look.
This morning's Lovin? Local may be located in the West Loop but the history behind Cruz Blanca Brewery and Taqueria takes us south of the border to Mexico City and dates all the way back to the 1800's. Owner Manny Valdes gives us a behind the scenes look.
Lovin' Local: Third Coast Comics in Rogers Park
Terry Gant from Third Coast Comics talks about how his business has fared since the pandemic and some of their special offerings for the holidays.
Terry Gant from Third Coast Comics talks about how his business has fared since the pandemic and some of their special offerings for the holidays.
Lovin' Local: Toons Bar & Grill
Danny Beck, owner of Toons Bar & Grill, talks about how his business has adjusted since the onset of COVID-19.
Danny Beck, owner of Toons Bar & Grill, talks about how his business has adjusted since the onset of COVID-19.
Last Lap Cornerstore seeks to bolster Chicago's Black running community
Ian Gonzalez, owner of Last Lap Cornerstore, talks about filling a need in his community and the importance of encouraging Black runners.
Ian Gonzalez, owner of Last Lap Cornerstore, talks about filling a need in his community and the importance of encouraging Black runners.
Lovin' Local: Hairz-R-Us in Rogers Park
Michael Smith from Hairz-R-Us talks about how his business has fared since the onset of the coronavirus.
Michael Smith from Hairz-R-Us talks about how his business has fared since the onset of the coronavirus.
Devil Dawgs in Lincoln Park closing due to coronavirus pandemic
A popular DePaul University hot dog institution is saying goodbye, for now.
A popular DePaul University hot dog institution is saying goodbye, for now.
Tinley Park salon owner speaks out after receiving measly $73 from PPP
Lillian Carter Hendrix was forced to take a job in insurance to keep her dream alive after receiving a $73 financial aid package from Congress to help her Tinley Park hair salon stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.
Lillian Carter Hendrix was forced to take a job in insurance to keep her dream alive after receiving a $73 financial aid package from Congress to help her Tinley Park hair salon stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.
Prery Holiday Market shines spotlight on local artists
Sararose Krenger talks about the Prery Holiday Market and their diverse, local offerings this gift-giving season.
Sararose Krenger talks about the Prery Holiday Market and their diverse, local offerings this gift-giving season.
Lovin' Local: Devil Dawgs
Dena Bachenheimer from Devil Dawgs talks about how her business has fared since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dena Bachenheimer from Devil Dawgs talks about how her business has fared since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lovin' Local: Tee Mart Decorated Apparel in Rogers Park
Michael Trailer and Renee Matsushima from Tee Mart Decorated Apparel talk about how their business has fared since the pandemic.
Michael Trailer and Renee Matsushima from Tee Mart Decorated Apparel talk about how their business has fared since the pandemic.
Lovin Local: Justice of the Pies
Like so many of our Lovin' Local guests, today's featured business has a great backstory. Justice of the Pies is named in homage to the late Stephen Broussard, a criminal defense attorney who dubbed himself a "pie master." His daughter Maya-Camille Broussard tantalizes our taste buds.
Like so many of our Lovin' Local guests, today's featured business has a great backstory. Justice of the Pies is named in homage to the late Stephen Broussard, a criminal defense attorney who dubbed himself a "pie master." His daughter Maya-Camille Broussard tantalizes our taste buds.
Lovin' Local: Ellman's Music Center in Naperville
Peter Ellman from Ellman's Music Center talks about how his business has adapted since the onset of the pandemic.
Peter Ellman from Ellman's Music Center talks about how his business has adapted since the onset of the pandemic.
Lovin' Local: Farmer's Fridge
Luke Saunders, founder and CEO of Farmer's Fridge, talks about how his business has fared since the pandemic.
Luke Saunders, founder and CEO of Farmer's Fridge, talks about how his business has fared since the pandemic.
Lovin' Local: Lotte321
Kylie Kaufman, founder of Lotte321, talks about how her nonprofit has fared duing the pandemic.
Kylie Kaufman, founder of Lotte321, talks about how her nonprofit has fared duing the pandemic.
Chicago shoppers embrace Small Business Saturday
It's Small Business Saturday, a time to celebrate and support local stores in our communities, especially those that closed down during the shutdown earlier this year.
It's Small Business Saturday, a time to celebrate and support local stores in our communities, especially those that closed down during the shutdown earlier this year.