Chicago restaurants given OK for limited June 26 reopening
Chicago’s restaurants will be allowed to serve limited numbers of diners indoors beginning next week, which is earlier than expected, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Friday.
Chicago’s restaurants will be allowed to serve limited numbers of diners indoors beginning next week, which is earlier than expected, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Friday.
Rooftop bar season reopens in Chicago
One of the best rooftop bars in Chicago is up and running after the long COVID-19 closing. Bernie's Chicago on Orleans is ready for a fun summer and GM Mark O'Sullivan has all the details.
One of the best rooftop bars in Chicago is up and running after the long COVID-19 closing. Bernie's Chicago on Orleans is ready for a fun summer and GM Mark O'Sullivan has all the details.
Lovin Local: Precision Training in Schaumburg
Friday's Lovin Local stop is in Schaumburg, where one micro gym is ready to get you back in shape! Precision Training's owner and founder Wade Merrill talks about it.
Friday's Lovin Local stop is in Schaumburg, where one micro gym is ready to get you back in shape! Precision Training's owner and founder Wade Merrill talks about it.
Pritzker announces rent support, business relief fund
Illinoisans struggling to pay mortgages and rent and small businesses, all impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, will have access to $900 million in grants, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday.
Illinoisans struggling to pay mortgages and rent and small businesses, all impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, will have access to $900 million in grants, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday.
Lovin Local: Banbury Fair in Bartlett
It's a staple in downtown Bartlett and getting set to celebrate 37 years of business. Today's Lovin Local takes us to Banbury Fair!
It's a staple in downtown Bartlett and getting set to celebrate 37 years of business. Today's Lovin Local takes us to Banbury Fair!
Bronzeville business hit hard by looters reopening this weekend
His store was wrecked by looters, but a Bronzeville businessman now plans a grand reopening this weekend.
His store was wrecked by looters, but a Bronzeville businessman now plans a grand reopening this weekend.
Yelp to launch search tool attribute for Black-owned businesses
The online review site will be launching a new free searchable attribute to give businesses a way to identify themselves as Black-owned.
The online review site will be launching a new free searchable attribute to give businesses a way to identify themselves as Black-owned.
Chicago’s black-owned businesses face uphill battle to rebuild
Many Chicago business owners were hit hard by looting and vandalism after the weekend of protests and rioting. They have received an outpouring of love and support from people who want to help them rebuild but some say it's just not enough. Bronzeville attorney Lester Barclay talks about what happened and what's really needed to support the community.
Many Chicago business owners were hit hard by looting and vandalism after the weekend of protests and rioting. They have received an outpouring of love and support from people who want to help them rebuild but some say it's just not enough. Bronzeville attorney Lester Barclay talks about what happened and what's really needed to support the community.
Small business repair fund created for South Side
Looking to help South Side businesses that suffered damage during last week’s unrest, the non-profit Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives has launched the Small Business Repair Program. The group’s president, David Doig, talks about it.
Looking to help South Side businesses that suffered damage during last week’s unrest, the non-profit Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives has launched the Small Business Repair Program. The group’s president, David Doig, talks about it.
Economist: Chicago's COVID-19 shutdown was too broad
A professor at the University of Chicago claims the city could have saved the same number of lives from the coronavirus with a smaller shutdown that would have killed far fewer jobs.
A professor at the University of Chicago claims the city could have saved the same number of lives from the coronavirus with a smaller shutdown that would have killed far fewer jobs.
Citing jobs, Trump claims victory over virus, econ collapse
The unemployment rate dropped to a better-than-expected 13.3%, but that is still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression.
The unemployment rate dropped to a better-than-expected 13.3%, but that is still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression.
Lovin Local: Rolling Stones Records in Norridge
They're creeping up on 50 years in business and today, Rolling Stones Records in Norridge is our Lovin Local stop. Owner Wayne Rohalla's iconic shop closed during the stay-at-home order, but just reopened June 1.
They're creeping up on 50 years in business and today, Rolling Stones Records in Norridge is our Lovin Local stop. Owner Wayne Rohalla's iconic shop closed during the stay-at-home order, but just reopened June 1.
'Buy & Fly' store in Chicago may never reopen after looters strike
A store on Chicago’s West Side may never reopen after being hit hard by looters.
A store on Chicago’s West Side may never reopen after being hit hard by looters.
Mayor Lightfoot says Chicago’s reopening to go on despite unrest
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday that the city will proceed this week with its next stage of reopening after coronavirus stay-at-home orders, despite days of unrest and violence.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday that the city will proceed this week with its next stage of reopening after coronavirus stay-at-home orders, despite days of unrest and violence.
Small business owner looks ahead after store is looted
For many small business owners in Chicago, the smoke of the coronavirus lockdown was starting to clear as stores got the go-ahead to open up on June 3. But that reopening won?t be happening for many after this weekend's protests turned into looting across the city.
For many small business owners in Chicago, the smoke of the coronavirus lockdown was starting to clear as stores got the go-ahead to open up on June 3. But that reopening won?t be happening for many after this weekend's protests turned into looting across the city.
Chicago to implement 'Open Streets' program to make more room for pedestrians
On Friday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a number of major commercial and residential streets would soon be closed to car traffic and open to pedestrians, cyclists and outdoor diners.
On Friday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a number of major commercial and residential streets would soon be closed to car traffic and open to pedestrians, cyclists and outdoor diners.
Small business owners can now apply for PPP loan forgiveness: Everything to know
Two months after the federal government rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program, small business owners that tapped the coronavirus aid can officially have their loans forgiven.
Two months after the federal government rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program, small business owners that tapped the coronavirus aid can officially have their loans forgiven.
Businesses in suburban Chicago ready to reopen Friday as Phase 3 begins
There was a flurry of activity in the suburbs Thursday as everything from restaurants to malls were getting ready to reopen, albeit a little differently than what you may remember.
There was a flurry of activity in the suburbs Thursday as everything from restaurants to malls were getting ready to reopen, albeit a little differently than what you may remember.
Coronavirus forces Chicago coffee business that hires veterans to lay them off instead
A Chicago coffee maker that was created to give veterans jobs has had to lay them off instead.
A Chicago coffee maker that was created to give veterans jobs has had to lay them off instead.
Chicago releases specific guidelines for barbershops to follow when they reopen
Barbershops will have to follow some very specific requirements as Chicago begins to reopen. They can cut your hair, but not all of it.
Barbershops will have to follow some very specific requirements as Chicago begins to reopen. They can cut your hair, but not all of it.