New technology can scan body temps of large groups of people in seconds
Measuring your body temperature as you walk into the door to work could become a new normal, and a company in La Grange has created a new tool to make it happen.
Measuring your body temperature as you walk into the door to work could become a new normal, and a company in La Grange has created a new tool to make it happen.
Chicago nail salon appears to ignore stay-at-home order
A local nail salon appears to be ignoring the stay-at-home order and is open for business.
A local nail salon appears to be ignoring the stay-at-home order and is open for business.
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.
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.
Lawsuit: US citizens with immigrant spouses should get help
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund has sued the federal government over its denial of coronavirus relief payments to U.S. citizens who are married to immigrants without social security numbers.
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund has sued the federal government over its denial of coronavirus relief payments to U.S. citizens who are married to immigrants without social security numbers.
18 workers at Chicago Tootsie Roll factory test positive for COVID-19
More than a dozen workers at a Tootsie Roll factory in Chicago have come down with the coronavirus.
More than a dozen workers at a Tootsie Roll factory in Chicago have come down with the coronavirus.
Trump orders meat processing plants to remain open amid COVID-19 pandemic
President Donald Trump took executive action Tuesday to order meat processing plants to stay open amid concerns over growing coronavirus cases and the impact on the nation’s food supply.
President Donald Trump took executive action Tuesday to order meat processing plants to stay open amid concerns over growing coronavirus cases and the impact on the nation’s food supply.
Amazon, Instacart and other essential workers reportedly plan walk-out strike May 1
According a report from The Intercept, the employees will call in sick or walk off the job during their lunch break.
According a report from The Intercept, the employees will call in sick or walk off the job during their lunch break.
Stock rally takes breather ahead of Starbucks, Google earnings
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose as many as 378 points, or 1.57 percent, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite gained as much as 1.48 percent and 1.15 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose as many as 378 points, or 1.57 percent, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite gained as much as 1.48 percent and 1.15 percent, respectively.
Chicago small business owners feeling the pinch amid pandemic
Naomi Levine, owner of TipsySpace bakery and event space, voices her frustrations about the lack of support for small businesses in Chicago.
Naomi Levine, owner of TipsySpace bakery and event space, voices her frustrations about the lack of support for small businesses in Chicago.
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.
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.
Dow, S&P jump as states begin coronavirus reboot
Investors usher in the week on an optimistic note.
Investors usher in the week on an optimistic note.
'Food supply chain is breaking,' Tyson Foods chairman says as processing plants continue to close
The chairman of Tyson Foods has issued a stark warning to Americans following the shuttering of multiple meat processing plants across the country: “The food supply chain is breaking.”
The chairman of Tyson Foods has issued a stark warning to Americans following the shuttering of multiple meat processing plants across the country: “The food supply chain is breaking.”
Papa John’s founder donates $1 million to small businesses for COVID-19 relief
The money will be be distributed as charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations, and some money will go to small business owners directly, according to a statement.
The money will be be distributed as charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations, and some money will go to small business owners directly, according to a statement.
Ford, General Motors recalling employees as Michigan automakers prep for reopening
Both Ford and General Motors indicated over the last week they would begin prepping their plants to reopen as the state contemplates how to jumpstart the faltering economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Both Ford and General Motors indicated over the last week they would begin prepping their plants to reopen as the state contemplates how to jumpstart the faltering economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic
IRS enhances 'Get My Payment' online application to help taxpayers
The "Get My Payment" tool can be accessed through IRS.gov
The "Get My Payment" tool can be accessed through IRS.gov
Potbelly says it is returning funds it got through federal program meant to help small businesses
Potbelly Sandwich Shop is returning money it got from a federal program that is meant to help small business owners.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop is returning money it got from a federal program that is meant to help small business owners.
Chicago's craft breweries drying up due to COVID-19 pandemic
It has been one of the fastest growing business success stories in recent years, but now many small craft breweries are in danger of going down the drain.
It has been one of the fastest growing business success stories in recent years, but now many small craft breweries are in danger of going down the drain.
Chicago businessman buys Indiana Beach amusement park, hopes to reopen this summer
A Chicago businessman has bought a northern Indiana amusement park that abruptly closed in February and hopes to reopen the 94-year-old tourist destination’s rides and other attractions this summer if coronavirus restrictions allow.
A Chicago businessman has bought a northern Indiana amusement park that abruptly closed in February and hopes to reopen the 94-year-old tourist destination’s rides and other attractions this summer if coronavirus restrictions allow.
Judge blocks Illinois workers’ compensation rule
More than two dozen business groups supported the lawsuit.
More than two dozen business groups supported the lawsuit.
Illinois agency refers 'enforcement action' against company after smokestack demolition
An Illinois agency has referred an enforcement action against a company whose demolition of a coal plant caused a dust cloud to cover parts of Chicago neighborhood.
An Illinois agency has referred an enforcement action against a company whose demolition of a coal plant caused a dust cloud to cover parts of Chicago neighborhood.