Chicago bar closes doors in protest supporting immigrant rights
Chicago bar Kumiko is closing for the night as part of a nationwide protest, with owner Julia Momose saying the decision is meant to speak out against ICE enforcement policies and in support of immigrant communities. Employees are still being paid for the day, and the bar plans to reopen Saturday.
Chicago bar Kumiko is closing for the night as part of a nationwide protest, with owner Julia Momose saying the decision is meant to speak out against ICE enforcement policies and in support of immigrant communities. Employees are still being paid for the day, and the bar plans to reopen Saturday.
San Francisco bakery sells cookies with provocative anti-ICE messages
A small business in San Francisco found a unique way to protest the nationwide anti-immigration surge.
A small business in San Francisco found a unique way to protest the nationwide anti-immigration surge.
A look inside Geppetto's Toy Box in Oak Park
FOX 32's Gabriella Premus takes us inside Geppetto's Toy Box in suburban Oak Park.
FOX 32's Gabriella Premus takes us inside Geppetto's Toy Box in suburban Oak Park.
Volo Quality Meats dishes out high-end provisions from a small-town deli
FOX 32's Mike Caplan visits the crew at Volo Quality Meats to sample their delicious offerings and soak in the deli steeped in tradition.
FOX 32's Mike Caplan visits the crew at Volo Quality Meats to sample their delicious offerings and soak in the deli steeped in tradition.
Government shutdown impact on small businesses
As the Government shutdown reaches day 22 Dan Varroney, CEO of Potomac Core Consulting and author of Rethinking Economic Growth: How Small Businesses Can Help Consistently Grow the Economy joins ChicagoNOW to explain the impact on small businesses.
As the Government shutdown reaches day 22 Dan Varroney, CEO of Potomac Core Consulting and author of Rethinking Economic Growth: How Small Businesses Can Help Consistently Grow the Economy joins ChicagoNOW to explain the impact on small businesses.
Chicago bridal designer honored as Bears’ Small Business All-Pro recipient
Grace + Ivory founder Tina Wong celebrates being named a 2025 Small Business All-Pro by the Chicago Bears and PNC Bank, recognizing her woman-owned bridal brand that’s redefining wedding dress shopping and giving back to the community.
Grace + Ivory founder Tina Wong celebrates being named a 2025 Small Business All-Pro by the Chicago Bears and PNC Bank, recognizing her woman-owned bridal brand that’s redefining wedding dress shopping and giving back to the community.
Push to phase out 'sub-minimum' wage divides Chicago restaurant workers, owners
Chicago leaders are proposing a plan that would eliminate what's known as "sub-minimum" wage for tipped workers.
Chicago leaders are proposing a plan that would eliminate what's known as "sub-minimum" wage for tipped workers.
Preckwinkle announces $40M in small business grants
In a boost for small businesses, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday that $40 million in assistance from the 2023 Source Grant Fund.
In a boost for small businesses, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday that $40 million in assistance from the 2023 Source Grant Fund.
City Council to propose timeline for phasing out 'sub-minimum' wage
Chicago is planning to eliminate the ?sub-minimum wage? for tipped workers by July 2025.
Chicago is planning to eliminate the ?sub-minimum wage? for tipped workers by July 2025.
Cook County small businesses can apply for new grant
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle announced the 2023 Source Grant fund Wednesday.
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle announced the 2023 Source Grant fund Wednesday.
Oswald's Pharmacy celebrates 150 years in Naperville
Naperville's Oswald Pharmacy is celebrating a major milestone: 150 years in business.
Naperville's Oswald Pharmacy is celebrating a major milestone: 150 years in business.
Labubu lovers, this Chicago claw machine arcade is for you
Just four months in and the lines for Labubus are strong at Claw It Chicago in Chinatown.
Just four months in and the lines for Labubus are strong at Claw It Chicago in Chinatown.
Chicago Bears open up applications for Small Business All-Pros
As football season nears, the Bears and PNC Bank are again helping Chicago-area entrepreneurs shine through the Small Business All-Pros program.
As football season nears, the Bears and PNC Bank are again helping Chicago-area entrepreneurs shine through the Small Business All-Pros program.
Nick's Pizza and Pub celebrates 30 years in Chicago suburbs
From deep dish classics to thin crust, Nick's Pizza and Pub has been part of Chicago's suburban communities for decades.
From deep dish classics to thin crust, Nick's Pizza and Pub has been part of Chicago's suburban communities for decades.
Celebrate Christmas in July at the Holly House Shop
The Holly House Shop, a local business in Orland Park, is kicking off July with a little bit more green and red.
The Holly House Shop, a local business in Orland Park, is kicking off July with a little bit more green and red.
Despite trade war uncertainty, small businesses see growth and hiring gains
As trade tensions and AI disruptions cause headaches for major corporations, small businesses are finding ways to adapt ? and even grow. With consumer spending up and hiring on the rise, experts say flexibility is giving smaller companies a competitive edge.
As trade tensions and AI disruptions cause headaches for major corporations, small businesses are finding ways to adapt ? and even grow. With consumer spending up and hiring on the rise, experts say flexibility is giving smaller companies a competitive edge.
Business owner facing steep tariffs tests whether people will pay for 'Made in USA'
A business offered customers a choice between a foreign-made product or the same item made in the U.S. at a much higher cost - and was overwhelmed by the results.
A business offered customers a choice between a foreign-made product or the same item made in the U.S. at a much higher cost - and was overwhelmed by the results.
Unlock your inner bookworm at the Chicago Independent Bookstore Day Crawl
Independent Bookstore Day is coming up, and local businesses are holding a crawl of their own.
Independent Bookstore Day is coming up, and local businesses are holding a crawl of their own.
Shop small business at Berwyn Shops grand opening
One Chicago suburb is welcoming springtime with its annual retailer incubator program at Berwyn Shops.
One Chicago suburb is welcoming springtime with its annual retailer incubator program at Berwyn Shops.
Chicago boutique owner feels squeeze from Trump tariffs
Could President Trump's tariffs set the fashion industry back 50 years? Some experts think so, and Chicago stores are already bracing.
Could President Trump's tariffs set the fashion industry back 50 years? Some experts think so, and Chicago stores are already bracing.