Lauren Zumbach

Charlie Kersey, 5, of Park Ridge, gets his temperature taken as his brother Jack, 7, and dad Brian look on before entering Little Beans Cafe in Evanston on Aug. 17, 2020.

Little Beans Cafe closes Chicago location in hopes of keeping Evanston play space afloat. ‘We need this to work.’

August 17, 2020 at 3:19 p.m.

With more and more schools starting the year with virtual learning, working parent-friendly child care has never been more in demand. That should be good news for Little Beans Cafe,...

People pass Macy's along North Michigan Avenue at Water Tower Place on May 8, 2018.

Mayor: Macy’s considering leaving Water Tower Place

August 14, 2020 at 4:15 p.m.

Macy's is considering leaving its store in Water Tower Place, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said at a Friday news conference. Lightfoot, who announced increased security measures in the Loop this weekend...

Airport workers and supporters listen to speakers during a rally at Schiller Woods East on July 31, 2020, in Chicago. A group of about 100 people gathered to call attention to airport workers asking for extended health care coverage from their employers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

From cabdrivers to concession cashiers, workers supported by Chicago’s airports wonder when — or if — they’ll go back. ‘I don’t see a future.’

August 14, 2020 at 10:22 a.m.

Like many cab companies, Peace Taxi Association gets most of its business taking travelers to and from Chicago's airports. Or at least it used to. Before the coronavirus pandemic decimated...

Passersby look over damage at the Jonathan Adler store on Aug.10, 2020.

Downtown businesses on edge after looting, vandalism. ‘I feel like we are under attack.’

August 11, 2020 at 11:03 a.m.

Downtown business owners still struggling during the coronavirus pandemic were scrambling to board up broken windows and take stock of damage after a wave of vandalism and looting early Monday...

Justin Reyes administers a COVID-19 test to Maria Suarez outside Heartland Health Centers in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood on July 10, 2020.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker issues rule to penalize businesses that don’t enforce mask requirements with fines up to $2,500

August 7, 2020 at 5:59 p.m.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker, declaring Illinois is at a "make or break" moment in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, issued new emergency rules to require businesses and schools to enforce his mandatory...

Day care chain Bright Horizons buys Sittercity as parents scramble for child care and tutoring during pandemic

August 6, 2020 at 3:10 p.m.

With families scrambling to figure out child care options for kids attending school remotely this fall, day care company Bright Horizons announced it is purchasing Sittercity, an online platform that...

Lord & Taylor, Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank seek to close 10 Chicago-area stores as list of chains in bankruptcy continues to grow

August 10, 2020 at 11:18 a.m.

Lord & Taylor and the owner of Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank became the latest retailers to seek bankruptcy protection and announce plans to close stores, including 10 in...

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