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.
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.
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.
Sign for the times: Local company honoring essential workers
Inspirational signs honoring essential workers are a sign of the times lately. One company is making sales of them a priority in helping the homeless.
Inspirational signs honoring essential workers are a sign of the times lately. One company is making sales of them a priority in helping the homeless.
Lovin Local: Joe's Italian Villa family owned since 1947
Our Lovin Local stop today is Joe's Italian Villa in Palos Heights. Started in 1947, this south suburban restaurant has been family owned since day one.
Our Lovin Local stop today is Joe's Italian Villa in Palos Heights. Started in 1947, this south suburban restaurant has been family owned since day one.
Logan Square salon pivots selling custom shoes
In a pivot designed to keep their business afloat, Logan Square salon Sparrow has started selling shoes during the COVID-19 crisis. The salon was one of 80 small businesses across the country selected for Vans ?Foot the Bill? small business relief program.
In a pivot designed to keep their business afloat, Logan Square salon Sparrow has started selling shoes during the COVID-19 crisis. The salon was one of 80 small businesses across the country selected for Vans ?Foot the Bill? small business relief program.
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.
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.
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.
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.