Hospitality
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Some suburban bars, restaurants to get share of $14 million grant programApr 10, 2020 1:00 am - Some suburban sit-down restaurants and bars forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been selected in a lottery to receive a share of $14 million from the state...
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Bars crater and grocers boom, showing huge mismatch in U.S. jobs
Apr 05, 2020 6:20 am - Bri Hlava lost her bartending jobs when the Silver Dollar and the Pearl of Germantown in Louisville, Kentucky, shut down in the coronavirus pandemic. She had earned $600...
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US Foods to support retail in light of COVID-19 outbreakMar 23, 2020 1:00 am - ROSEMONT - US Foods Holding Corp. said it will help support and sell to retail outlets like grocery stores and contract some of its distribution workforce to companies e...
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Embattled Restaurant.com sold to uBidMar 17, 2020 1:00 am - Arlington Heights-based online dining gift certificate company Restaurant.com has been sold to the owners of uBid.com. Atlanta-based uBid Holdings, Inc., owner of online...
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Small Business Q&A: Ashley Klatecki, co-owner of Spears Bourbon Burgers Beer in WheelingMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - An interview with Ashley Klatecki, co-owner of Spears Bourbon Burgers Beer in Wheeling. Q: Describe your business. What do you do? A: Spears is a full service restaura...
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Analysis: Will coronavirus sink the cruise industry?
Mar 15, 2020 6:16 am - Marketing for the Grand Princess cruise ship advises prospective passengers to "Expect the extraordinary" when they take sail. Last week, that promise was exceeded when ...
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Drake Oak Brook gets new owner, renovationMar 06, 2020 12:00 am - OAK BROOK - Autograph Collection Hotels has added The Drake Oak Brook to its brand' portfolio of more than 180 independent hotels around the world. Following a multimill...
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Chamber names Cesaroni's Retailer of the YearMar 02, 2020 1:00 am - WOODSTOCK - Cesaroni's Cafe & Deli were named Retailer of the Year at the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce's 75th Annual Awards Banquet, which was held recently at Bul...
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Brewery benefit to aid humane shelterFeb 14, 2020 12:00 am - DOWNERS GROVE - West Suburban Humane Society has partnered with Ike & Oak Brewing Company to raise funds for the cats and dogs of the shelter at Pints for Paws: A Craft ...
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Energy City named a best new brewer in IllinoisFeb 12, 2020 12:00 am - BATAVIA - Energy City Brewing was recently recognized by RateBeer for Best New Brewer in Illinois. Energy City Brewing was recognized as part of the Best New Brewers lis...