Illinois COVID-19 rules eased, state hiring more health care help
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Monday announced statewide health care contracting to supplement existing hospital staff. That enabled IDPH to loosen restrictions in most areas of the state, significantly to at least a level that allows indoor dining to resume.
Lovin' Local: Floralore Designs in Tinley Park
Lisa Wiencek from Floralore Designs talks about how her business has fared since the onset of the pandemic.
Illinois reports 4,162 more COVID cases, Region 2 to resume limited indoor dining
Illinois health officials reported Sunday that 4,162 more people have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 29 more people have died.
Lovin' Local: Oswald's Pharmacy in Naperville
Alex Anderson, owner of Oswald's Pharmacy, talks about how their generations-old pharmacy is dealing with the pandemic.
Lovin' Local: Scratch Goods in West Loop
Maureen McClure and Elizabeth Leipold, founders of Scratch Goods, talk about how their business has fared since the onset of the pandemic.
Chicago restaurant under fire for throwing boozy, maskless party
Video of a big boozy party is sparking worries of a super-spreader event, and neighbors say this was not the first time the Chicago restaurant flouted COVID rules.
Lovin' Local: Milk Money Brewing in La Grange
Lucas Bumba, co-owner of Milk Money Brewing, talks about how their business has fared during the pandemic.
Lovin' Local: Pixca Restaurant in Highland Park
Fernando Angelina from Pixca Restaurant talks about how his business has fared since the onset of COVID-19.
Barstool Sports founder raises over $16M for small businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy launched a fundraising effort with the nonprofit 30 Day Fund for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 called "The Barstool Fund, contributing $500,000 of his own money toward the effort.
Lovin' Local: Plant Based Beauty in Chicago
Monica Little, owner of Plant Based Beauty, talks about how her business has fared during the pandemic.
Lovin' Local: Virtue Alchemy Candle Co.
Anna Romo from Virtue Alchemy Candle Co. talks about how her business has fared and transitioned during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Toasting 2021 with cocktail, bubbly packages at home
Bringing in the new year is going to be a lot different than in year's past as health officials are warning people to stay inside their family bubbles in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. So how do you host a party when everyone is in their own homes?
Lovin' Local: Cubbington's Cabinet in Roscoe Village
This morning's Lovin’ Local takes us to Roscoe Village where Cubbington's Cabinet specializes in CBD to improve the lives of people and their pets.
Luft Balloons breathes life into holidays with Santa Wonderland
Elaine Frei from Luft Balloons talks about their dazzling Santa Wonderland creation just in time for Christmas.
Lovin' Local: Rhee360 - Live the life you deserve
Syreeta Talbert talks about founding Rhee360 and how her business has adapted during the pandemic.
Lovin' Local: Tre Kronor in Andersonville
Patty Rasmussen and Larry Anderson talk about how their business has fared since the onset of the pandemic.
New hotdog joint in Logan Square opens up amid pandemic
Everyone knows the City of Chicago is very devoted to the hotdog, and now one spot hopes it can save jobs, too.
Lovin' Local: Larenza Pious with Entrees By L
Today's Lovin' Local highlights one woman's passion for helping people to stay healthy during the pandemic. Larenza Pious tells us more about Entrees By L.
10,000 toys from Brick Loot store being donated
A North Shore store is making thousands of kids very happy this holiday with a massive donation of toys. The Brick Loot store in Deerfield plans to give 10,000 toys to children in need and the man behind the push is Parker Krex.
New survey revals impact of pandemic on minority-owned small businesses
The pandemic has hit small businesses very hard, but no one has been hit harder than minority-owned business, according to experts. Rhett Buttle, founder of Public Private Strategies, talks more about it.