Englewood community hub aims to boost local businesses
A new community hub is one step closer to becoming a reality in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood.
City Winery to process 2,000 pounds of grapes today to celebrate their 10th year of winemaking
Caroline Schrader, head winesmaker at City Winery, talks about processing their 11th harvest of grapes to make their very own Chicago wine.
New Illinois legislation would help people find jobs after prison
Illinois is considering giving grants to small businesses and that hire formerly incarcerated people and helping open the barrier to entry for other licensed professions.
South Loop marijuana dispensary receives key approval
The South Loop could be home to the first Black-owned marijuana dispensary.
South Loop's first Black-owned dispensary gets key approval
The South Loop could be home to the first Black-owned marijuana dispensary.
Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce looking for ways to stop small businesses from closing
The Chamber of Commerce in Lincoln Square says they are looking for ways to stop businesses from closing for good.
South Shore bar changing business practices following fatal hit-and-run
Jeffrey Pub is changing how it does business after three men were mowed down and killed nearby earlier this month.
Supporting small businesses as more shut down for good due to rising costs, pandemic
Citing rising costs and pandemic disruptions, more and more small businesses are closing their doors for good. One North Side chamber of commerce says this has rocked the neighborhood, so they're looking for ways to stop the trend.
Secret Service recovers $286 million in stolen pandemic loans
Since 2020, the Secret Service initiated more than 3,850 pandemic related fraud investigations.
Highland Park community rallies around businesses disrupted by parade massacre
In addition to the suffering caused by the shooting deaths and injuries that happened during Highland Park’s Fourth of July Parade, businesses were unable to operate while law enforcement conducted their investigation.
Plan to open gun store, shooting range in Long Grove shot down
FOX 32 Chicago has confirmed that “Range USA” has withdrawn from its plans to open a new location in Long Grove.
Plan to open gun store, shooting range in Long Grove shot down
FOX 32 Chicago has confirmed that “Range USA” has withdrawn from its plans to open a new location in Long Grove.
New grant program aims to benefit suburban Cook County manufacturing companies
Suburban Cook County manufacturing companies are getting a boost with the launch of a new initiative.
New grant program aims to benefit suburban Cook County manufacturing companies
Suburban Cook County manufacturing companies are getting a boost with the launch of a new initiative.
McHenry County officials dispute bakery's discrimination accusation following cancelation of drag show
An Illinois bakery has accused its local government of discriminating against it by banning events at the space after it was vandalized and had to cancel a planned drag show, but the village disputes the bakery's version of events.
Highland Park businesses recovering from shooting with help of small business loans
Businesses affected by last month's massacre in Highland Park can apply for help from the federal Small Business Administration.
Highland Park businesses recovering from shooting with help of small business loans
Businesses affected by last month's massacre in Highland Park can apply for help from the federal Small Business Administration.
UpRising Bakery told by village to stop hosting public events
A Lake in the Hills bakery has been told it cannot hold public events anymore. UpRising Bakery was vandalized last month after planning a family-friendly drag show.
UpRising Bakery owner says village discriminated against her after business was vandalized prior to drag show
An Illinois bakery owner states that she and her business are facing discrimination from her local government after being targeted with what she considers a hate crime.
Former Chicago police officer turns side hustle into full-time wellness business
Jamay Nellum-Fane, owner and founder of La Collection Mouja, talks about her journey from being a Chicago police officer to running her own business on her own terms.