Fake GoFundMe Removed; New Fundraiser Up For Eatery Destroyed In Fire

After some confusion about the best way to donate to a beloved downstate business lost in a fire, a fundraiser was up and running Wednesday.

Beloved Downstate Restaurant Green Gables Destroyed In Fire

Locals are mourning the McClean County eatery, which has been run by the same family for three generations.

Gas Prices Hit Record High In Chicago Area

Gas prices are back up in Illinois as crude oil prices increase amid a possible European Union ban on Russian oil imports.

Main Street Insurance Group Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance

Illinois insurance agency affiliates with alliance to assist with its continued growth.

Illinois Kohl's Stores To Be Acquired By Competitor: Report

The state's 66 Kohl's stores could be purchased by JCPenney, which has two dozen stores around Illinois. Here's what it means for shoppers.

Mother’s Day Brunch Spots: 4 Chicago Eateries Among America’s Best

Three restaurants in Chicago and one in the suburbs made the best Mother's Day brunch list.

These IL Billionaires Are Among World’s Richest: Forbes 2022 List

Forbes released its annual World's Billionaires List. Those on the list saw their collective fortunes decrease by more than $400 billion.

These Illinois Billionaires Could Pay 20% More Under Biden Plan

Illinois has 21 Forbes-ranked billionaires who could get hit by Biden's proposed tax.

Illinois City Among Nation’s Top Performers, New Report Shows

Champaign ranked in the top 10 small cities in the United State during the COVID pandemic but Chicago failed to make the large city list.

Chicago Area Clean Cities to Host Green Vehicle Conference

Event features speakers from ‘MotorWeek,’ ComEd and the American Lung Association

Sky Wars Presents 17th Annual Fireworks Championship

Nation's largest fireworks competition to feature top pyrotechnicians

AAdvantage Insurance Group Hires New Account Executive

Gracie Diaz brings five years of insurance experience to English and Spanish speaking clientele

Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Announces Scholarship Recipients

Insurance alliance partners with The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis and Travelers Foundation to present scholarships to rural residents

Chicago Area Clean Cities Recognizes Cleantech Leaders

UIC Director Dr. Elizabeth Kócs awarded for community leadership

Argonne National Laboratory Analyst Named 'Clean Fuels Champion'

Marcy Rood recognized with top award for her advocacy of clean fuels, clean vehicles

TEDxStLouis Presents "What Now?" and "What Next?" Talks

Two-part TED series highlights innovation, women, and leadership

POWERS Insurance & Risk Management Named Best Independent Agency

Agency selected as overall "2021 Best Agencies to Work For" by Insurance Journal

Illinois Marijuana Sales Approaching $1 Billion For 2021

Statewide adult use cannabis sales last month totaled almost $122 million —​ that's about $54 million more than the same time last year.

Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Members Win National Awards

Missouri and Southern Illinois member agencies recognized for insurance industry leadership

Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Service Coach

TJ McCoy brings management and sales experience to 15-year-old business

Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Members Assist Fire Departments

Beacon Insurance, Eclipse Insurance, and Mealiff Insurance collaborate with Nationwide to provide grain rescue tubes to first responders.

Dan Veriotti Joins GZA’s Great Lakes Coastal Engineering Practice

Dan Veriotti Joins GZA's Expanding Great Lakes Coastal Engineering Practice as Vice President and Associate Principal

New Report Analyzes Need for Alternative Fuel Vehicle Corridors

Study available on Chicago Area Clean Cities website

ComEd Recognized for its Green Fleet by Chicago Area Clean Cities

Electric utility named ‘Clean Fuels Champion’ for its use of alternative-fuel vehicles

Dry Cleaners In Illinois Adjust To Work-From-Home Life

The National Cleaners Association reported a 50 percent decline in business among member stores, a figure reflected in the state.

Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Partners With Zywave

New technology partnership provides cost and time-saving services to alliance members

Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Achieves $60 Million in Growth

Alliance attributes success to new members and thriving partnerships

17 Chain Stores In Illinois We Said Goodbye To In 2020

The 2020 coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc on retail, restaurant and movie theater chains in Illinois and around the United States.

ICC Approves ComEd’s Third Consecutive Rate Decrease For Customers

The $14 million decrease is the fifth decrease in 10 years.

Which IL Business Is Best Of The Year? Nominate Your Favorite

Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as an Illinois Business of the Year.

IL Stores Open Thanksgiving 2020: Meijer, CVS, Dollar Stores

Despite many retailers closing for Thanksgiving due to coronavirus, some will still be open.

IL Thanksgiving Store Closures 2020: Walmart, Target, Best Buy

Major retailers including Costco, Kohl's, Home Depot and others are closed on turkey day, some breaking with tradition.

Where Vets & Military Can Eat Free In IL On Veterans Day 2020

Illinois restaurants are stepping up on Nov. 11 with freebies & specials to thank vets and active duty for their service.

IL Nears Statewide Ban On Indoor Dining

Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered new restrictions for another region, Region 6, on Friday due to a spike in coronavirus cases, hospitalizations.

IL Businesses: Are You Open Or Closed? Join Patch's Directory

With widespread bans on indoor dining, how is your business coping?

Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Members Win STAR Awards

Missouri and Southern Illinois individuals and agencies recognized by leading property casualty insurer

Half-Billion Spent On Recreational Marijuana In 9 Months

Cannabis sales set another record in September, bringing total spending on adult-use cannabis to more than $530 million.

Dollar Stores Expand Throughout Rural Illinois

Dollar General was the top chain for new locations in 2019, and 75 percent of its outlets were in towns with less than 20,000 residents.

Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Sales Marketer

Julia Gonzalez to manage the marketing efforts for the agency's personal insurance clientele

Regal Theatres Closing All Cinemas, Including 9 In IL

The chain operates more than 540 theaters across the U.S. The closings will affect 45,000 workers.