Ascend Dispensary workers in Springfield vote to unionize, become 4th group to join
Employees at Ascend Dispensary in downtown Springfield voted to unionize Tuesday, becoming the fourth group to join the union for cannabis workers in Illinois since the state legalized pot in 2020.
Lovin' Local: Chicago Plants in Wicker Park
Ryan Glynn from Chicago Plants talks about how his business has fared during the pandemic.
Lovin' Local: Cupitol Coffee & Eatery in Streeterville and Evanston
Sellia George, owner of Cupitol Coffee & Eatery, talks about how her business has adapted to the pandemic and details some of their delectable offerings.
Vice President Kamala Harris visits South Side Chicago bakery
Vice President Kamala Harris was in Chicago on Tuesday, where she toured a vaccination site that opened to union workers. She also visited Brown Sugar Bakery on the city’s South Side, where she met with owners and employees.
Lovin' Local: Pepita Meals
Ivan Kumamoto from Pepita Meals talks about how his business has fared during the pandemic and details some of their delectable offerings.
'Celebrate Argyle' looks to bolster Uptown's Asian-owned businesses
Sany Nguyen talks about the mission behind 'Celebrate Argyle' and the overwhelming need for community support for Asian businesses around Argyle.
Slice of life: Chicagoans partner up to create Black Bread Company
Charles Alexander, Mark Edmond, and Jamel Lewis join Good Day Chicago to talk about launching Black Bread Co. and the impact they hope to have across the city and beyond.
Lovin' Local: Jazzy Ladies Jewels Boutique in Morgan Park
Lynda McClendon from Jazzy Ladies Jewels Boutique talks about how her business has adapted during the pandemic.
Evanston bookstore joins price fixing lawsuit against Amazon
A bookstore in Evanston has joined a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the retail giant of price fixing.
Manny's Deli giving away 1,000 free sandwiches to customers wearing masks
The popular South Loop deli tried for days to get people to wear masks by offering up a free sandwich day. It didn't work, but now a longtime customer has paid for a free sandwich day in honor of the deli's efforts to promote mask uses.
Lovin' Local: Demetri's Greek Restaurant in Deerfield
Demetri's offers authentic Greek fare in north suburban Deerfield.
Lovin' Local: Cinnaholic in Wicker Park
Stephen Lotho from Cinnaholic Wicker Park talks about how his business has adapted to the pandemic.
'Business Unusual' series to help small businesses rebound during the pandemic
Barbara Corcoran talks about her new webinar series 'Business Unusual,' which helps small businesses adapt and thrive during the pandemic.
Lovin' Local: Cocoa + Co. in Old Town
Kim Hack from Cocoa + Co. talks about how her business has fared amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lovin' Local: Digital illustration artist Annjillica Snyder
Annjillica Snyder joins Good Day Chicago to talk about creating art in midst of the pandemic.
Local restaurants, bars still face hurdles one year after onset of the pandemic
Tobias Cichon and Raiye Rosado from Rabid Brewing talk about some of the challenges they continue to face in wake of the pandemic.
Lovin' Local: The Press Room in the West Loop
Christian Mendoza from The Press Room talks about how they have adjusted to the COVID-19 pandemic and details some of their unique offerings available now.
Lovin Local: 24-hour dessert ATM soothing late night sugar cravings
It has happened to almost all of us. It's late in the evening and your sweet tooth kicks in and everything is closed, right? Well, not any more. Our Lovin Local guest has got you covered with an ATM that dispenses baked goods instead of cash!
Voice of Change: Exposing injustice through fashion
The Ready Generation exposes injustice through fashion. The founder, Destiny Wesley, talks about her company and how what you wear has the power to speak and challenge inequity.
Lovin' Local: Agio Italian Bistro in Palatine
Michael Barrutia from Agio Italian Bistro talks about how his restaurant has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic.