Suburban restaurant owner allegedly took $170K in PPP loans after laying off staff
A suburban restaurant owner allegedly took a $176,000 government coronavirus stimulus loan a month after laying off staff and being evicted from her Elgin restaurant’s location.
A suburban restaurant owner allegedly took a $176,000 government coronavirus stimulus loan a month after laying off staff and being evicted from her Elgin restaurant’s location.
Tips for how restaurants can survive, thrive and profit during the pandemic
Matt Vannini, president and CEO of Restaurant Solutions, dishes out tips for restaurants struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus outbreak.
Matt Vannini, president and CEO of Restaurant Solutions, dishes out tips for restaurants struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus outbreak.
Lovin' Local: Tates Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shop in La Grange
Maria Marciniec from Tates Ice Cream Shop talks about how her business has fared since the coronavirus outbreak.
Maria Marciniec from Tates Ice Cream Shop talks about how her business has fared since the coronavirus outbreak.
Lovin' Local: Robere Private Supper Club in Ukrainian Village
Darryl Roberts talks about starting his private supper club in Ukrainian Village amid a global pandemic.
Darryl Roberts talks about starting his private supper club in Ukrainian Village amid a global pandemic.
Dirty Birds Southern Kitchen serving 900 meals a day to those in need
James Sanders, chef and owner of Fuze Catering and Dirty Birds Southern Kitchen, talks about how he's using his business to help those most in need during these demanding times.
James Sanders, chef and owner of Fuze Catering and Dirty Birds Southern Kitchen, talks about how he's using his business to help those most in need during these demanding times.
Biden promises no new taxes for small businesses or Americans making less than $400K a year
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said that if he wins the presidency in November's election, he will raise taxes on Americans who earn more than $400,000 a year.
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said that if he wins the presidency in November's election, he will raise taxes on Americans who earn more than $400,000 a year.
Lovin' Local: Freedom Brothers Pizza in Plainfield
We check in with the folks from Freedom Brothers Pizzeria and Alehouse to see how their business has fared since the coronavirus outbreak.
We check in with the folks from Freedom Brothers Pizzeria and Alehouse to see how their business has fared since the coronavirus outbreak.
30+ stores to participate in Wicker Park/Bucktown's end-of-summer sale
Pamela Maass from the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce talks about the neighborhoods' end-of-summer sale running from Aug. 24-30.
Pamela Maass from the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce talks about the neighborhoods' end-of-summer sale running from Aug. 24-30.
Lovin' Local: 'A Sound Education' music store in Brookfield
Mike Doerr and Patrick Sheridan talk about how their business has pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mike Doerr and Patrick Sheridan talk about how their business has pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lovin' Local: Red Carpet Boutique in Morton Grove
Marcel and Izabela from Red Carpet Boutique talk about how their business has fared since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Marcel and Izabela from Red Carpet Boutique talk about how their business has fared since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lovin' Local: Michael's Shoe Repair
Michael Moretti, owner of Michael's Shoe Repair, talks about the how his business is faring during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michael Moretti, owner of Michael's Shoe Repair, talks about the how his business is faring during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chicago music venues struggle to stay afloat during decimation of COVID-19
Joe Shanahan, owner of Metro Chicago, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about how the local entertainment industry is suffering due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Joe Shanahan, owner of Metro Chicago, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about how the local entertainment industry is suffering due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Lovin' Local: Comida Cantina in Evanston
Greg Carter and Eric Green of Comida Cantina talk about how their business has fared since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Greg Carter and Eric Green of Comida Cantina talk about how their business has fared since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Illinois businesses attempt to navigate mask mandate
On Tuesday, business owners who fail to enforce Gov. Pritzker?s mask mandate could face hefty fines. Rob Karr with the Illinois Retail Merchants Association discusses this and other issues facing Illinois businesses.
On Tuesday, business owners who fail to enforce Gov. Pritzker?s mask mandate could face hefty fines. Rob Karr with the Illinois Retail Merchants Association discusses this and other issues facing Illinois businesses.
Student-athletes help Chicago business owner after his store was ransacked by looters twice
A group of local student-athletes stepped up to help a Chicago business owner after his store was ransacked by looters for a second time this summer.
A group of local student-athletes stepped up to help a Chicago business owner after his store was ransacked by looters for a second time this summer.
Chicago looting could put family-owned shop out of business: 'We can't handle this'
“It doesn’t really look like we are going to make it,” Mohammad Zahid said after his family-owned business in Chicago was looted.
“It doesn’t really look like we are going to make it,” Mohammad Zahid said after his family-owned business in Chicago was looted.
Pritzker announces business aid with Illinois COVID-19 dead at 7,672
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday the state is distributing $46 million to small businesses that have been adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday the state is distributing $46 million to small businesses that have been adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
US cybersecurity agency warns of fake COVID-19 Small Business Administration loan website
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said an email that directs people to a fake SBA COVID-19 loan website has been stealing people’s information.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said an email that directs people to a fake SBA COVID-19 loan website has been stealing people’s information.
Chicago boutique owners looted twice in 3 months call for help: 'We are not equipped to defend our store'
The owners of a Chicago boutique shop spoke out Tuesday after they were looted this week for the second time in three months, sustaining merchandise losses worth more than $25,000.
The owners of a Chicago boutique shop spoke out Tuesday after they were looted this week for the second time in three months, sustaining merchandise losses worth more than $25,000.
Chicago restaurant owner on 'disturbing' looting and rioting: 'Business is terrible, the streets are empty'
“The streets are empty and this time of year hotels would be full and the streets would be full. The rioting and violence have stopped people from coming downtown,” Demirdjian told “America’s Newsroom.”
“The streets are empty and this time of year hotels would be full and the streets would be full. The rioting and violence have stopped people from coming downtown,” Demirdjian told “America’s Newsroom.”