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There are good signs for afternoon diners in 2023

There are good signs for afternoon diners in 2023

Daywatch: New Lightfoot deputy has history of siding with police, companies offer hiring bonuses amid labor shortage and a behind the scenes look at ‘The Last Dance’ Chicago Tribune staff, Chicago Tribune © Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune Line cooks Juan Espinal, left, and Amy Collazo work in the kitchen May 4, 2021, at Avec West Loop in Chicago. One Off Hospitality, which manages the restaurant, is offering a 00 signing bonus to new hires after 90 days of employment. Good mo...

Is $300 enough to say yes to that job? Some Chicago companies offer hiring bonuses for the first time amid labor shortage. Abdel Jimenez, Chicago Tribune © Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune Food runners Ernesto Estrada, left, and Eligio Alejandro wait on orders in the kitchen May 4, 2021, at Avec West Loop in Chicago. Restaurant group One Off Hospitality is offering a $300 signing bonus to attract workers for its seven Chicago locations. Ace Handyman Services, in the city’s Avond...

The new Avec location isn’t a temporary move to fill the space during the pandemic, says Paul Kahan. And the original Avec is not going anywhere.