'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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Governor Pritzker issues rules as Illinois prepares for reopening
With coronavirus-related restrictions set to be loosened this week in almost all of Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Sunday released his most detailed guidelines yet for businesses and organizations planning to reopen.
Some Illinois salons given green light to reopen early
The owner of Clean Beauty Boutique says since her salon closed in mid-March, she has lost more than $50,000 in revenue. But as of May 15, her service is now deemed essential.
Magic Johnson giving $100M in loans to minority-owned businesses struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
Georgia restaurant owner who sold Mustang to pay employees gifted new car
The Smyrna restaurant owner who made a big sacrifice in selling her car so she could pay her employees last month had a bit of karma come her way within the last week.
Arizona's stay-at-home order expires
Arizona's stay-at-home order has officially expired at midnight, in place since March 31, has officially expired at midnight.
Chance The Rapper holds online concert to help small businesses
Chance The Rapper represented Chicago Thursday night, bringing the city and nation together with his music.
Michigan suspends license of barber who opened during Stay Home order
The state of Michigan has suspended the business license for a barber who opened during the COVID-19 Stay Home order.
Wisconsin governor allows nearly all retail stores to open with limits
Gov. Tony Evers on Monday allowed nearly all nonessential retail stores to reopen as long as they serve no more than five customers at a time, partially lifting the restriction that has kept them closed for weeks to slow the spread of the coronavirus.