Supply Chain Issues: 'There Really Are Problems Everywhere,' Even For Small Companies
Extensive slowdowns all along the supply chain are keeping consumers from buying what they want when they want, suggesting broader problems across the economy.
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Extensive slowdowns all along the supply chain are keeping consumers from buying what they want when they want, suggesting broader problems across the economy.
An investigation has now been launched less than 24 hours after CBS 2's Jermont Terry exposed ghost businesses taking Paycheck Protection Program loans in south suburban Markham.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection announced a new grant program this week to allow nonprofits to help small businesses that have been suffering during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A lot of questionable small businesses that got government PPP loans in Markham, and it's you, the taxpayer that are on the hook. CBS 2's Jermont Terry dug into what is going on.
COVID is still limiting the economic recovery for millions of Americans. Would a fourth stimulus check help?
McCormick Place is expecting to generate $1.2 billion for the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois this coming year – not too shabby at all considering the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chicago Police have issued a formal warning after continued robberies on and around the city's Magnificent Mile, at a time when stores continue to leave while others fight to stay in business after big pandemic hits.
"I wouldn't say it's revolutionary. It just fills a need," said Dani Petrie, executive director of the Origami Works Foundation that is privately funding the project.
Many business owners say finding new employees is harder than it has ever been, and economists say there is no sign of that changing anytime soon.
The mood was electric in the South Loop near the Wintrust Arena Sunday afternoon, as anticipation turned to jubilation for the WNBA Champion Chicago Sky.
There was relief this week from Chicago Public Schools' busing vendors, as the district relaxed a vaccine mandate that many feared would worsen a driver shortage that is already causing major problems. But vendors are still just as desperate for drivers.
The next Child Tax Credit payment is due October 15, but some parents may prefer a lump-sum payment at tax time.
As President Joe Biden visited northwest suburban Elk Grove Village on Thursday, restaurant owners in Chicago wanted him to know they're still struggling because of COVID-19.
The playoff-bound White Sox arrived in Houston on Wednesday, ready to take on the Astros. But back on their home turf in the Bridgeport community, businesses are hoping the postseason hits a home run for their bottom lines.
