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.
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.