16 Illinois Billionaires Among America's Richest People: See New List

Overall, Illinois has 16 billionaires on the elite Forbes list. They’re worth a combined $132.8 billion.

Restaurant, Shopping Deals Plus Store Hours: Labor Day 2025 In IL

Select stores and restaurants throughout Illinois are offering special deals for Labor Day. See where to find the best sales near you.

Labor Day 2025 Grocery And Retail Store Hours In IL: What’s Open, What’s Closed

Labor Day is Sept. 1, 2025. See which stores will be open for those last-minute party supplies in Illinois.

These Are The Top 10 Employers In IL In Forbes Ranking

The list is based on surveys of more 169,000 employees who work for a company of at least 500 within the United States.

Thousands Of Cookies Sold In IL Target Stores Recalled For Potential Contamination

The frosted sugar cookies were sold at Target stores in Illinois and 20 other states.

These 3 IL Sandwich Shops Ranked Among 100 Best In America By Yelp

The business review website this year released its first-ever Top 100 Sandwich Shops list.

5 IL JCPenney Stores Sold In Nearly $1B Deal

It's unclear if the Illinois stores will stay open once the deal is finalized.

These IL Malls, Shopping Venues Among the Best In New Survey

One outlet mall and one shopping center in Illinois are considered among the best in the country, a new survey found.

These Illinois Grocery, Hardware And Retail Stores Are Open On July 4th

Here’s what we know about retail outlets that are open and closed for Independence Day.

Bankrupt Home Decor Retailer To Close 2 IL Stores

The popular retailer has reported dwindling cash reserves worsened by a burgeoning trade war. See which stores are closing.

Home Decor Retailer To File For Bankruptcy: See IL Stores

The company has been struggling with cash flow in recent months, according to Bloomberg.

This Fast-Casual Chain Is Closing Up To 21 Locations, Has 49 In IL

The Colorado-based chain was founded in 1995 and has over 450 locations.

Snitches Get Free Pizza; Barnes & Noble Returns: IL Business News

Plus: Suburban mall acquired, will be redeveloped; 20 businesses hit by burglars; donut shop grand opening and more.

Hooters Restaurant Chain Files Bankruptcy: What It Means In IL

The complicated bankruptcy filing is designed to keep many Hooters locales open.

Kohl's Closes Underperforming Stores In IL, See Where

The last day of business for 27 Kohl's locations nationwide is Saturday. See which Illinois locations will shut down.

Dollar General To Close Dozens Of Stores: What To Know In IL

Dollar General plans to close dozens of underperforming stores nationwide, including in Illinois.

Forever 21 Bankruptcy: What It Means For 10 IL Stores

The company is set to "wind down" its U.S. operations as it moves through the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, officials said.

Startup addresses the need for EMS transport in Williamson County

Southern Illinois Emergency Medical Service secured $756,200 in SBA loans through American Momentum Bank to address the emergency transport

Red Robin May Close IL Locations As Burger Chain Tries To Recoup Debt

Red Robin has 17 restaurants in Illinois​.

Denny's Adding Egg Surcharge, IL Customers Could Pay More

Citing the nationwide egg shortage and increased cost of eggs, the chain confirmed some Denny’s locations will temporarily add a surcharge.

Joann Fabrics To Close 36 Remaining Locations In Illinois: See List

While Joann Fabrics previously announced some locations would close, other Illinois locations are now on the chopping block.

Mystery Grocer Approved, Big Comeback For Beloved Local Bar

Plus: Apple store closes, new Burlington store opens, soul food sensation relocates.

54 IL Companies Ranked Among Forbes’ Best Employers

The results were tallied and analyzed alongside data from the last three years, according to Forbes.

Chain Closing Local Stores, Coffee Shop Ranks High: IL Business News

Plus: Pizzeria coming soon, market's completion date pushed back again, NYC eyewear store opening local location, Turkey natives open café.

Shake Shack Coming Soon, Vet Biz Turns 50: IL Business News

Plus: Another business closes at cursed location, future of Pizza Hut unknown, popular "Queen of Hearts" game coming to suburb.

Iconic Sub Shop Closes After 40 Years, Car Wash Bankruptcy: Biz News

Also: Yuengling now available, most romantic restaurant, hospital eliminates inpatient psych services, car crashes into breakfast spot.

‘Eggflation’: Why Are Eggs So Expensive In IL, When Will Cost Go Down?

If projections play out, egg prices could increase another 20 percent by the end of 2025 because of a resurgence of the bird flu.

'Cookie Nirvana,' Sub Shop Reopens After Crash: IL Business News

Plus: Oven fire hits pizzeria, new Lazy Dog opening, council raves over business proposal, breakfast spot closes.

5 Walgreens Stores Closing, Famous Ice Rink Returns: IL Business News

Plus: Fate of Jo-Ann uncertain, iconic chocolate shop closing, School of Rock expands, beloved restaurant owner opens new location.

Fate Of IL Joann's Stores Uncertain As Biz Declares Bankruptcy Again

The company believes "a court-supervised sale process is the best course of action," according to its interim CEO.

These 3 IL Companies Are The Most Trusted In The U.S.

To compile its list of most trusted companies, Newsweek partnered with Statista to survey approximately 25,000 consumers.

McDonald's Destroyed, Final Mall Store Closes: IL Business News

Plus: Gym offers hope, sushi dreams come true, store closing, lease up for BBQ restaurant.

Kohl's, Macy's Closing IL Stores

Illinois locations are among the 66 Macy's closings and 27 Kohl's store closings.

Costco Cold Medicine Recalled After Possible Contamination

The cold and flu caplets should be returned to the store for a full refund, according to the manufacturer.

Fast Food Icon Returns, Cooper's Hawk Coming Soon: IL Business News

Plus: Mystery tenant planned, Whole Foods to open, beloved restaurant closes — for now, massive hospital expansion.

4 IL 'Dive Bars' Named Among Best In U.S. For Food

Geek Nexus surveyed 3,000 bar-goers to find the top dive bars serving "surprisingly good food." These Illinois bars made the list.

Some Big Lots Stores Will Survive: What IL Shoppers Should Know

Some of Illinois' 15 remaining Big Lots locations could stay open as the chain is acquired by another discount retailer.

Pet Food Recall: Cat Dies Of Bird Flu From Food Distributed In IL

Customers who bought the recalled food should throw it away and contact the place of purchase for a refund.

The Container Store Files For Bankruptcy: What Happens To IL Locations

The move comes as the company has struggled to raise cash and faced stunted sales and increasing competition from other retailers.

Iconic Restaurant Closing, Barnes & Noble Returns: IL Business News

Plus: Hospitals being sold, chain eatery closes doors, Grubhub to pay up.