Lovin' Local: Firehouse Subs in Oak Lawn
We take you to Oak Lawn to catch up with the owners of Firehouse Subs. Owner Bret Jefferies, a real-life Chicago firefighter, joins us alongside his wife and co-owner Michelle.
Local restaurants get creative to stay afloat amid pandemic
Manny’s Deli still has a lunch crowd some days, but with the dining room empty, all orders are to-go. The South Loop restaurant is trying to cook up some new ideas.
Lovin' Local: House 406 in Northbrook
Jennifer Eisen, House 406 owner and general manager, talks about how her business has fared during the pandemic.
Lovin' Local: Vanille Patisserie baking up pies to feed Chicago's hungry
Even though Thanksgiving is still over a week away, this week’s Lovin’ Local guest is baking up pies that serve up a tasty treat, but also helps to feed hungry families in Englewood. Sophie Evanoff of Vanille Patisserie has the details.
Lovin’ Local: Veteran Roasters in Chicago
Are you ready for a jolt of java? We need that boost every morning and today, we're getting it from the folks at Veteran Roasters in Chicago.
Lovin' Local: The Kismet Table in Lincoln Park
Taryn Huebner from The Kismet Table talks about how her business has fared since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Witchcraft becoming popular quarantine hobby
If you wish the year 2020 would just be over already, there's a spell for that!
Chicago restaurants fighting back against coronavirus restrictions
They say there is no proof the virus is spread at their businesses.
Lovin' Local: 501 Local in Winnetka
Aman Chanana and Mark Salmon of 501 Local talk about how their business has fared since the pandemic and elaborate on their current delectable offerings.
Lovin' Local: Artango Bar & Steakhouse in Lincoln Square
Saul Roman, executive chef at Artango Bar & Steakhouse, talks about how their business has fared since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Controversy surrounds proposed Headquarters Beercade in Pilsen
There is a battle brewing over whether a proposed bar will get to open in Pilsen, as some neighborhood residents say they do not want it there.
Lovin' Local: Sarah's Pony Rides
Jody Lynn Jewell from Sarah's Pony Rides talks about their offerings during the pandemic.
Lovin' Local: Astor Flowers
Justin Stankiewicz, owner of Astor Flowers, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about how his company has fared during the pandemic.
Lovin' Local: Empanada Mama
Inez Melendez from Empanada Mama talks about how her business has fared since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lightfoot withdraws challenge of Pritzker's tightened COVID-19 restrictions on Chicago restaurants
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Local bars, restaurants struggling to stay afloat due to COVID
“Please, we just need some answers, help us stay open,” said Chicago small business owner Ahmed Braimah.
Lovin' Local: Zagone Studios in Melose Park
Richard and Tony Zagone talk about how their business has fared since the pandemic.
Gov. Pritzker places restrictions on indoor dining and drinking in Chicago
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
New COVID restrictions in suburban Cook County take effect Wednesday
Suburban Cook County restaurants and bars will not be allowed to offer indoor dining and bar service starting Wednesday.
Chicago BACP commissioner talks about the new curfew placed on local businesses
Rosa Escareno, commissioner at the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, talks about the curfew placed on restaurants and bars due to the second surge of COVID-19 cases.