Ramon Gladney: Got U Faded Barber Shop
Ramon Gladney: Got U Faded Barber Shop
"I try to build rapport and relationship with all my clients. They would see each other at the shop and now we sort of have a networking system shattered."
As many as 21,700 restaurants could close permanently from COVID-19 economic fallout
As many as 21,700 restaurants could close permanently from COVID-19 economic fallout
The most optimistic forecast shows 20% of Illinois’ food service business closures will be permanent. But up to 85% of restaurants expect to close permanently.
Illinois tops neighboring states with $10 minimum wage on July 1
Illinois tops neighboring states with $10 minimum wage on July 1
Illinois’ second minimum wage increase this year is part of a plan to hit $15 an hour in 2025. Small businesses face tough decisions on cutting staff or raising prices.
Illinois ranks second-last when it comes to reopening bars and restaurants
Illinois ranks second-last when it comes to reopening bars and restaurants
A study from WalletHub ranks Illinois 50th-most severe on COVID-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants. 233,500 jobs were lost in that sector since February.
Illinois restaurants, bars take brunt of job losses amid harsh lockdown
Illinois restaurants, bars take brunt of job losses amid harsh lockdown
Unemployment claims remain five times higher than normal, but the nation’s second-harshest restaurant restrictions have hit that job sector hardest.
Mike Stahulak: Royalty Limousines
Mike Stahulak: Royalty Limousines
“It’s a spider web of things. They don’t realize how much this all affects everything. They don’t realize every July 1st the gas tax goes up. Eventually it’s going to affect my business."
Illinois jobs are returning, but not for minority workers
Illinois jobs are returning, but not for minority workers
While May’s jobs report showed what could be the beginning of a bounce back in total employment for the state, growth was concentrated primarily among white workers. Black and Hispanic workers were left behind.
Corrine Campbell: Corrine’s Closet
Corrine Campbell: Corrine’s Closet
“There are not many stores open in downtown Springfield. With the few that are open, we’re thinking if this continues, will we survive it?"
COVID-19 recession could double Illinois’ delinquent mortgage rate in 2020
COVID-19 recession could double Illinois’ delinquent mortgage rate in 2020
Up to 130,000 Illinois homeowners could fall behind on their mortgage payments if state lawmakers fail to provide relief.
Tammy Costello
Tammy Costello
“Everybody is essential as far as I’m concerned. If one section of our community fails, the whole community fails."
Antonio Cavazos: Juicy Luzy Sangria
Antonio Cavazos: Juicy Luzy Sangria
"The governor needed to reach out more to small businesses because that’s mainly the backbone of our country."
Illinois’ new initial unemployment claims remain high
Illinois’ new initial unemployment claims remain high
New jobless claims remain several times higher than last year as state begins to test re-opening.
Orland Park mayor slams Pritzker’s reopening plan in video
Orland Park mayor slams Pritzker’s reopening plan in video
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s reopening plan has been met with widespread criticism. One suburban mayor publicly assailed Pritzker’s inconsistencies for hurting the economy.
Randy Miles: Village Inn Pizzeria
Randy Miles: Village Inn Pizzeria
“My employees are starving, so do they feel safe? I try to make them feel as safe as we possibly can. I believe they feel nervous…. I know they’re nervous. I’m nervous."