Chicago restaurants prepare for outdoor dining to begin next week
Chicago restaurants can open their doors to outdoor diners starting June 3. Terrence Lee visits one of the city's best patio's for dining al fresco - Piccolo Sogno - with more about what they are doing to keep diners safe.
Chicago restaurants can open their doors to outdoor diners starting June 3. Terrence Lee visits one of the city's best patio's for dining al fresco - Piccolo Sogno - with more about what they are doing to keep diners safe.
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.
You can now enjoy a hot dog flavored beer
A hot dog flavored beer now exists. It is called the "Hop Dog."
A hot dog flavored beer now exists. It is called the "Hop Dog."
‘I face each day with anxiety’: Grocery workers union estimates 10K infected or exposed to COVID-19
According to a new internal report by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), at least 68 grocery workers have died and more than 10,000 have been infected or exposed to the novel coronavirus.
According to a new internal report by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), at least 68 grocery workers have died and more than 10,000 have been infected or exposed to the novel coronavirus.
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.
Company creates face mask that allows wearer to eat
The mask was developed by the Israeli company Avtipus Patents & Inventions ltd.
The mask was developed by the Israeli company Avtipus Patents & Inventions ltd.
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.
McDonald's workers plan strike over coronavirus protections
Workers at McDonald's restaurants in 20 cities will go on strike Wednesday to put pressure on the company to improve employee protections during the coronavirus outbreak.
Workers at McDonald's restaurants in 20 cities will go on strike Wednesday to put pressure on the company to improve employee protections during the coronavirus outbreak.
How to eat healthy from home during quarantine
Celebrity chef Katie Lee introduces us to cooking hacks and simple, tasty recipes to try out during the stay-at-home order.
Celebrity chef Katie Lee introduces us to cooking hacks and simple, tasty recipes to try out during the stay-at-home order.
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.
‘Hope this helps’: Former NFL star Chad Johnson tips $1,000 on restaurant check
The former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver shared an image of the restaurant check on May 18.
The former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver shared an image of the restaurant check on May 18.
Wisconsin bars flooded with patrons hours after state Supreme Court ends coronavirus stay-at-home order
Several bars across Wisconsin were flooded with patrons just hours after the state Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down an extension of Gov. Tony Evers’ stay-at-home order that had been in effect since mid-March to limit the effect of the coronavirus.
Several bars across Wisconsin were flooded with patrons just hours after the state Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down an extension of Gov. Tony Evers’ stay-at-home order that had been in effect since mid-March to limit the effect of the coronavirus.
Tyson Foods temporarily cutting prices on beef products amid spike in grocery prices
Tyson Foods, one of the largest meat-processing companies in the world, announced this week that the company will be cutting prices on select beef products amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Tyson Foods, one of the largest meat-processing companies in the world, announced this week that the company will be cutting prices on select beef products amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago Whole Foods store converting to online-only shopping
A popular Chicago Whole Foods has gone dark.
A popular Chicago Whole Foods has gone dark.
Grocery store prices rose last month amid COVID-19 pandemic
The price index for meats, poultry, fish and eggs increased the most, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The price index for meats, poultry, fish and eggs increased the most, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.