Restaurants, other businesses reopen in parts of Indiana

As many restaurants resumed in-person dining and some hair salons began reopening around Indiana on Monday, state officials said most businesses have been following restrictions imposed to slow the coronavirus spread.

Colorado restaurant shut down for opening in-person dining

Gov. Jared Polis said Monday that C&C Breakfast and Korean Kitchen “is causing an immediate health hazard,” and its business license will remain suspended until the restaurant is no longer a threat, according to the Associated Press.

Nail salons demand proof of COVID-19 infection

Saying they were as surprised as the rest of us, nail salon industry officials reacted to Gov. Newsom saying that the first COVID-19 community transmission in California happened in a nail salon.

Coronavirus impacting Mother's Day flower sales

Mother’s Day is Sunday and while the coronavirus may be affecting your plans, it is also impacting florists all across Chicago.

Hinsdale considering closing downtown street for outdoor dining to help businesses

With bars and restaurants struggling to survive during the pandemic shut down, one western suburb is kicking around a new idea to try to help its businesses.

More Indiana stores reopen as some coronavirus restrictions ease

Shoppers trickled into some large Indiana shopping malls on Monday as they opened for the first time in more than a month under a new order from the governor easing many restrictions imposed to slow the coronavirus spread.

East Peoria mayor planning to reopen city on Friday

The governor is saying "not so fast" to a central Illinois mayor defying the stay-at-home order. Pritzker warns business owners in East Peoria could lose their state licenses and even their insurance coverage.

Chicago beauty store being investigated for staying open amid pandemic

A Chicago beauty store could be in hot water after it's apparently been defying the state's stay-at-home order, letting people line up to come inside the store to shop even though it is a non-essential business.

Non-essential businesses face big fines for staying open amid pandemic

Illinois leaders are sending a stern message to businesses disobeying the state's stay-at-home order. This comes after FOX 32 spotted a nail salon still operating in Logan Square.

Smallest businesses get a few hours at head of loan line

Smaller businesses that need coronavirus relief will get to move to the front of the line come Wednesday.

Some beloved Chicago restaurants closing permanently due to COVID-19

Local restaurant owners are trying their best to weather the coronavirus pandemic, but as the stay-at-home order gets longer and longer, many are being forced to keep their "Closed" signs up for good.

Chicago tortilla maker El Milagro temporarily shuts down after worker dies of COVID-19

There were long lines outside a popular tortilla shop in Little Village on Monday after word got out that the company was closing temporarily because of a coronavirus outbreak.

Naperville mayor wants to begin reopening his city on May 1

While many are ready to hunker down until the coronavirus pandemic passes, Naperville's mayor says the city is ready to reopen and he wants the governor to give them the OK.