The $28.6 billion federal program provides eligible establishments grants equal to their pandemic-related losses.
The new sandwich will use a wheat-based substitute from Upton's Natural instead of the company's classic Italian beef.
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KONKOL COLUMN: Brace yourself before asking folks from Joliet what they would miss if they moved out of town, because they will tell you.
Chicago's Riverwalk, a 1.25-mile path along the Chicago River from Lake Street to the Lakefront, is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
In a report by the Brewers Association, three Illinois-based breweries scored top spots based on sales volume.
The South Loop deli will give away 1,000 free sandwiches to masked customers as owner Dan Raskin urges cooperation as his eatery struggles.
Under loosened restrictions, the city's bars and restaurants can now allow up to 50 people indoors while remaining open until 1 a.m.
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Chicago Restaurant Coalition says incremental increase of indoor-dining capacity "grossly unfair" to industry hit the hardest by shutdowns.
Chicago Restaurant Coalition calls on Mayor Lightfoot to tap $50 million from tax increment financing for grants to struggling eateries.
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State officials lift coronavirus restrictions to allow Chicago restaurants to resume indoor dining at 25 percent capacity up to 25 people.
Both regions are on track to move to Tier 1 coronavirus restrictions Saturday, which allows restaurants and bars to resume indoor service.
The brewers of Dark Lord, one of the world's best Russian-style Imperial Stouts, announced that its Munster, Indiana brew pub won't reopen.
Pullman's new coffee shop at One Eleven Food Hall celebrates first day serving free coffee and doughnuts to first responders.
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After 20-percent price cut, Argus Brewery historic building in Pullman, brewing equipment, intellectual property on sale for $2 million.
The long-standing deep-dish pizzeria took exception to a reference in 'Emily In Paris' referring to its pizza as "quiche made of cement."
City Hall provides restaurants early guidance for cold-weather dining outdoor: Tents, temporary outdoor structures are OK.
Chatham's beloved Harold's Chicken Shack No. 55 may have closed, but food truck serving faithful regulars remains at 87th and Lafayette.
Foodie author Dennis Foley cured writer's block by eating 60 hot dogs in 50 days. "No Ketchup" shares origins of Chicago's best dog stands.
Chicago's Winter Design Challenge attracted 643 innovative (and one ridiculous) ideas for dining al fresco in Chicago when it's freezing.
Chicago officials announce a contest aimed at finding creative ways to keep restaurants serving outdoors safely amid the coronavirus crisis.
Chicago Park District officials announced that restaurants on the lakefront will be allowed to open this week; beaches will remain closed
Bars, restaurants and breweries are required to stop selling beer and liquor at midnight under new requirements to slow coronavirus spread.
Taste of Chicago in coronavirus times reinvents foodie-culture tradition with online cooking lessons from stand-out local chefs.
Argus Brewery's historic building in Pullman, brewing equipment, intellectual property is listed for sale on Craigslist for $2.5 million.
Reports: Three Floyds Brewing's Munster, Indiana brew pub has been closed indefinitely. Brewery and Distillery operations continue.
Cal-Harbor Restaurant's owner has fired up the griddle again for curbside pickup at the Pullman diner struggling to survive after 45 years.
Argus Brewery owner Bob Jensen closed up shop and plans to put the craft brewery up for sale after an award-winning, 10-year run in Pullman.
Chef Carlos Gaytan serves up 11-item to-go menu at Tzuco in River North and splits the profits among a skeleton crew of "volunteer" workers.
All profits from Chicago Hospitality United T-shirts sale will benefit hourly workers at 100 restaurants closed due to coronavirus fears.
Luis "Duck" Rojas and the crew at Calumet Bakery in South Deering made about 3,500 dozen traditional Polish donuts to celebrate Paczki Day.
Local restaurant closing: Pullman Food Hall sweet shop Laine's Bakery will close up shop after less than a year.
TACO TUESDAY: Los Tacos & Desserts chef Jose Hernandez serves up authentic Mexican cuisine that "tastes like you're at home."
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Public records show Quiote's owners served booze months after state liquor license expired, and got evicted for $40,000 in unpaid rent.