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It has already been a difficult year for restaurants, and on Sunday, some establishments were dealt another blow. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter reports.

With businesses struggling during the coronavirus pandemic, Chicago’s mayor is proposing an extension of relief efforts to get them through tough times ahead. NBC 5’s Chris Hush reports.

With businesses struggling during the coronavirus pandemic, Chicago’s mayor is proposing an extension of relief efforts to get them through tough times ahead. This could mean larger outdoor dining spaces and a reduction in fees to keep restaurants afloat. “There’s a lot more that will need to be done, starting with, we’ve got to get the federal government to...

During an Oct. 23 coronavirus update, IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike broke down in tears when revealing the state’s death toll due to the virus.

As colder weather approaches, Illinois’ top doctor said on Friday that dining inside a tend is considered the same as inside a restaurant.

A woman who was one of eight people injured Sunday afternoon when a man accidentally accelerated into an outdoor dining area in San Jose succumbed to her injuries the next day, police said.

The winners of Chicago’s “Winter Dining Challenge” were announced Thursday as city officials prepare to launch a pilot program featuring the various ideas for dining outside during the colder months in the city.

Igloos, greenhouses, a parking garage food hall: Chicago’s winter dining scene could look a bit different this year as the city works to find a way to keep restaurants open during the coronavirus pandemic. The city announced late Monday that it received more than 600 submissions in its “winter design challenge,” which launched last month and asked residents to propose…

The city has received hundreds of submissions for its winter outdoor dining challenge. Sandra Torres has a look at some of the ideas so far.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday that she plans to launch a winter design challenge in an attempt to “reimagine the winter outdoor dining experience.” In partnership with IDEO, BMO Harris Bank and the Illinois Restaurant Association, the Winter Design Challenge asks Chicago residents to propose outdoor dining solutions that adhere to COVID-19 guidelines, the mayor’s office said. According...

Several restaurants in Chicago’s River North neighborhood opened for outdoor dining Friday evening as part of a citywide effort to bring relief to businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Wells Street between Superior and Huron as well as Clark Street between Grand and Kedzie were closed to allow restaurants to expand seating into street space, according to a news letter...

The city of Chicago is offering relief for some bars struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic by expanding outdoor dining for liquor-only businesses. City officials announced changes to the outdoor dining program Friday, allowing businesses that serve alcohol without a Retail Food License to expand into the sidewalk. The option had only previously been available to restaurants through a sidewalk cafe,…

The city of Chicago’s now offering relief to liquor-only establishments affected by the coronavirus pandemic. NBC 5’s Trina Orlando reports.

Chicago is heightening some of its restrictions once more in an effort to slow a rise in cases in the city and those measures include shutting down indoor bar service.

More Lakeview streets will be joining in on a city program closing down traffic to make room for outdoor seating at restaurants this weekend, but this time things will be a little different. Dine Out West Lakeview begins Friday and “reclaims side streets along the Southport Corridor and Lincoln Avenue to create an outdoor dining experience, similar to a food...

New York City restaurant owners already struggling with limited business are now facing another issue: rats. With indoor dining put on hold indefinitely due to COVID-19, outdoor dining is the only other option, aside from takeout and delivery, restaurant owners like Giacomo Romano have to keep their business afloat. But the owner of Ciccio, an Italian restaurant in SoHo, says…

The top headlines you need to know as you start your day on July 9, 2020.

How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic? There is some risk, but health officials say there are precautions you can take to minimize the chances you’ll be exposed to the virus. Ordering takeout or delivery is still the safest option for getting restaurant food, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you decide...

Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a warning to restaurants and bars that allowed massive crowds of people and long lines on the first weekend of indoor dining in preparation for the holiday weekend.

Several Chicago streets are expected to close this weekend to make way for outdoor seating at area restaurants, Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office said.