PPP loan helps Andersonville restaurant offer takeout without surcharge
Andersonville's Gadabout restaurant originally closed when the stay at home order went into effect. But with the help of a paycheck protection program loan, they began taking takeout and delivery orders two weeks ago without a surcharge.
Andersonville's Gadabout restaurant originally closed when the stay at home order went into effect. But with the help of a paycheck protection program loan, they began taking takeout and delivery orders two weeks ago without a surcharge.
Lovin Local: Steve's Lounge in Hegewisch
Wednesday's Lovin Local stop is a favorite in the Hegewisch-area since 1958! From the homemade polish sausage to banquets and catering, Steve's Lounge serves up the very best and Steve joined Good Day to talk about it.
Wednesday's Lovin Local stop is a favorite in the Hegewisch-area since 1958! From the homemade polish sausage to banquets and catering, Steve's Lounge serves up the very best and Steve joined Good Day to talk about it.
Oak Park restaurants preparing to reopen outdoor seating
Restaurant owners are excited to be heading in the right direction with a regulated reopening Friday, but there are many unknowns, making it difficult to know how much business to expect.
Restaurant owners are excited to be heading in the right direction with a regulated reopening Friday, but there are many unknowns, making it difficult to know how much business to expect.
AP-NORC poll: Many in US won't return to gym or dining out
About a quarter of Americans say someone in their household has lost a job amid that downturn, and about half have lost household income, including layoffs, pay cuts, cut hours or unpaid time off.
About a quarter of Americans say someone in their household has lost a job amid that downturn, and about half have lost household income, including layoffs, pay cuts, cut hours or unpaid time off.
Chicago restaurant owners disappointed after mayor says no to outdoor dining
Mayor Lightfoot said Thursday the city's restaurants won’t be ready for outdoor dining after Governor Pritzker eased restrictions starting May 29.
Mayor Lightfoot said Thursday the city's restaurants won’t be ready for outdoor dining after Governor Pritzker eased restrictions starting May 29.
Taco Bell announces plans to hire 30,000 employees this summer
Irvine-based Taco Bell Corp. announced Thursday that the company, together with its franchisees and licensees, plans to hire at least 30,000 employees this summer while continuing to adhere to strict safety measures to protect its restaurant teams against the coronavirus.
Irvine-based Taco Bell Corp. announced Thursday that the company, together with its franchisees and licensees, plans to hire at least 30,000 employees this summer while continuing to adhere to strict safety measures to protect its restaurant teams against the coronavirus.
Illinois restaurants and bars can reopen earlier with outdoor seating, Pritzker says
Restaurants and bars in Illinois will be allowed to reopen earlier than expected, but with outdoor seating only, Governor JB Pritzker announced Wednesday.
Restaurants and bars in Illinois will be allowed to reopen earlier than expected, but with outdoor seating only, Governor JB Pritzker announced Wednesday.
Ditka's restaurant in Chicago permanently closing
The restaurant named for “Da Coach” has been in the Gold Coast neighborhood for 20 years.
The restaurant named for “Da Coach” has been in the Gold Coast neighborhood for 20 years.
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.
More restaurants could start taking SNAP benefits
With millions of Americans filing for unemployment and food banks struggling to keep up with COVID-19-induced demand, more restaurants may soon be able to allow supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) recipients to use their benefits to purchase meals.
With millions of Americans filing for unemployment and food banks struggling to keep up with COVID-19-induced demand, more restaurants may soon be able to allow supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) recipients to use their benefits to purchase meals.
Chick-fil-A launches meal kits as more people cook at home
The chicken chain is also ramping up its retail efforts selling bottles of its Polynesian sauces at retailers.
The chicken chain is also ramping up its retail efforts selling bottles of its Polynesian sauces at retailers.
Major changes planned for restaurants due to COVID-19
Restaurants will have to struggle through another month by offering carryout, and when they do re-open, they will look and feel a lot different than we remember.
Restaurants will have to struggle through another month by offering carryout, and when they do re-open, they will look and feel a lot different than we remember.
Wendy’s offering free 4-piece spicy and crispy chicken nuggets on Friday, April 24
No purchase is necessary and the promotion is applicable at every Wendy’s drive-thru.
No purchase is necessary and the promotion is applicable at every Wendy’s drive-thru.
Burger King offering free Whoppers for students who answer scholarly questions while schools are closed
Questions will appear daily on the fast-food chain’s various social media pages.
Questions will appear daily on the fast-food chain’s various social media pages.
Nonprofit aims to revive restaurant jobs while providing meals to healthcare workers on the front-lines
Off Their Plate, a nonprofit organization with the aim of reviving restaurant jobs and providing meals to healthcare workers on the front-lines of the coronavirus pandemic, launched this week in Chicago.
Off Their Plate, a nonprofit organization with the aim of reviving restaurant jobs and providing meals to healthcare workers on the front-lines of the coronavirus pandemic, launched this week in Chicago.
Chicago chef Rick Bayless starts effort to help laid-off food workers
Celebrity chef Rick Bayless has launched an effort to help restaurant workers who have been laid off during the coronavirus pandemic.
Celebrity chef Rick Bayless has launched an effort to help restaurant workers who have been laid off during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cheesecake Factory claims it can't pay April rent because of coronavirus pandemic
Cheesecake Factory said that they have suffered a severe decrease in restaurant traffic," which has caused a "tremendous financial blow" amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Cheesecake Factory said that they have suffered a severe decrease in restaurant traffic," which has caused a "tremendous financial blow" amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Burger King responds to coronavirus pandemic by offering free kids meals
Burger King will start offering free kids meals at their US restaurants.
Burger King will start offering free kids meals at their US restaurants.
Taco Bell prepares to go 'drive-thru and delivery only' amid coronavirus outbreak
"As regions of the U.S. begin to mandate public closures and self-quarantine, we are equipping our restaurants to serve our guests via drive-thru and delivery only where necessary," the CEO of the Tex-Mex chain said.
"As regions of the U.S. begin to mandate public closures and self-quarantine, we are equipping our restaurants to serve our guests via drive-thru and delivery only where necessary," the CEO of the Tex-Mex chain said.
McDonald's debuts Double Big Mac with four beef patties
The Double Big Mac comes just as you’d expect, with special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions — and not two, but four beef patties.
The Double Big Mac comes just as you’d expect, with special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions — and not two, but four beef patties.