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.”
COVID restrictions in Chicago take effect again on Friday
At the stroke of midnight, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will make good on a promise to re-enact COVID restrictions.
At the stroke of midnight, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will make good on a promise to re-enact COVID restrictions.
Beloved Wrigleyville bar closing for good due to Chicago's new COVID restrictions
Hundreds of people tried jamming into Guthrie’s Tavern in Wrigleyville Tuesday night after the bar announced it is permanently closing on Thursday because of the city’s new COVID restrictions.
Hundreds of people tried jamming into Guthrie’s Tavern in Wrigleyville Tuesday night after the bar announced it is permanently closing on Thursday because of the city’s new COVID restrictions.
Lovin' Local: Scandinavian Ski and Snowboard Shop in Glenview
If you were forced to cancel plans for a late ski trip this season you had a lot of company as the National Ski Area Association says the coronavirus cost the industry $2 billion. Today's Lovin' Local takes us to Glenview where the Scandinavian Ski and Snowboard Shop is fighting for its life.
If you were forced to cancel plans for a late ski trip this season you had a lot of company as the National Ski Area Association says the coronavirus cost the industry $2 billion. Today's Lovin' Local takes us to Glenview where the Scandinavian Ski and Snowboard Shop is fighting for its life.
Lovin' Local: Soul Shack in Hyde Park
Today?s Lovin' Local guest is best-known for bringing the soul of the kitchen to your neighborhood. If you like jerk chicken made with Cornish hens or maybe braised ribs or lemon pepper-fried okra, then this is the place for you!
Today?s Lovin' Local guest is best-known for bringing the soul of the kitchen to your neighborhood. If you like jerk chicken made with Cornish hens or maybe braised ribs or lemon pepper-fried okra, then this is the place for you!
Chicago bar shut down, fined for breaking coronavirus rules
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is not messing around, hitting a Chicago bar with a hefty fine and forcing it to close early for breaking coronavirus reopening rules.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is not messing around, hitting a Chicago bar with a hefty fine and forcing it to close early for breaking coronavirus reopening rules.
Lovin Local: Dengeos in Skokie
Today's Lovin' Local takes us just over the city line to Dengeos. The Skokie hotspot is popular for it's homestyle cooking.
Today's Lovin' Local takes us just over the city line to Dengeos. The Skokie hotspot is popular for it's homestyle cooking.
Small business aid went beyond hard-hit companies, data show
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
Chicago company using electrostatic tech to combat coronavirus
During this pandemic, most people have become obsessed with sanitation and reducing their risk of infection. There's one Chicago company that's been doing that before we even knew what coronavirus was.
During this pandemic, most people have become obsessed with sanitation and reducing their risk of infection. There's one Chicago company that's been doing that before we even knew what coronavirus was.
Lovin Local: True Juice in Winnetka
Today's edition of Lovin' Local takes us to Winnetka, where a loyal customer base has been key in helping True Juice survive the pandemic. Owner and operator Whitney Fitzgerald talks about it.
Today's edition of Lovin' Local takes us to Winnetka, where a loyal customer base has been key in helping True Juice survive the pandemic. Owner and operator Whitney Fitzgerald talks about it.
Black-owned businesses see sales surge amid racism reckoning
Black-owned businesses are enjoying a surge in support amid the national reckoning on racism sparked by George Floyd’s killing in Minneapolis.
Black-owned businesses are enjoying a surge in support amid the national reckoning on racism sparked by George Floyd’s killing in Minneapolis.
Lovin' Local: Michael's Grill and Salad Bar in Highland Park
In today's Lovin' Local we are vising a north suburban institution. Michael's Grill and Salad Bar in Highland Park has been around since 1977.
In today's Lovin' Local we are vising a north suburban institution. Michael's Grill and Salad Bar in Highland Park has been around since 1977.
Lovin Local: Steve Buresh?s Cheesecake Store in Plainfield and Oswego
It may not be in the city, but those who go to this sandwich shop in Plainfield and Oswego swear it's worth the drive. In today?s Lovin Local, we're showcasing the Cheesecake Store. Owner Steve Buresh joined Good Day to share why folks love what they are serving up.
It may not be in the city, but those who go to this sandwich shop in Plainfield and Oswego swear it's worth the drive. In today?s Lovin Local, we're showcasing the Cheesecake Store. Owner Steve Buresh joined Good Day to share why folks love what they are serving up.
Lovin Local: Quonset Pizza in Waukegan
Today's Lovin Local takes us up to Waukegan where a beloved pizza joint has been serving up pies for decades! Quonset Pizza co-owners Jeremiah Johnson and Tyler Shadden talk about their pizzeria.
Today's Lovin Local takes us up to Waukegan where a beloved pizza joint has been serving up pies for decades! Quonset Pizza co-owners Jeremiah Johnson and Tyler Shadden talk about their pizzeria.