Western Springs, IL|News|
Mexican Eatery Opens In Western Springs
The local restaurant is the chain's 12th location.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
IL Restaurants
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Burr Ridge Ice Cream Shop Launched Tuesday
College friends from the Chicago suburbs are opening their first Kilwins shop.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Retailer Closing All Stores | Pizzeria Vandalized | No Data Centers Welcome: IL Business News
A suburb strikes down any chances of data centers in town, and a national retailer quietly closes all of its stores: IL business news.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Ice Cream Chain Opening Burr Ridge Location
Founded in 1947, the company has shops throughout the eastern United States.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Burr Ridge Restaurant Closing After 16 Years
The eatery has other locations in the Chicago suburbs.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Too Many Coffee Shops In Darien?
Darien is expected to see two more, in addition to the ones already in town.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Restaurant To Be Featured In America's Best Restaurants Show
"We can't wait to show off some of our best dishes as well as share more about our story," the restaurant said of its upcoming feature.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Store Closes After 165 Years | Titanic Exhibit Floods | Jewel To Pay $773M: IL Business News
A Titanic exhibit goes underwater and Jewel-Osco owners owe millions for its role in the opioid crisis: Illinois Business News this week.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Coffee Shop Planned for Darien Shopping Center
It would be in a new standalone building, featuring a drive-thru.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Central Street's Burl Announces Sunday Brunch Starting April 19
Burl said support from Evanston diners since January helped prompt the launch of Sunday brunch service.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
When Clarendon Hills Coffee Shop May Open
The owner said he feels like he's letting down the town when he's wrong about the opening.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Clarendon Hills May Give Restaurant Another Chance
The village said the owner was in default of a subsidy pact. But the owner said he was "100 percent committed."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
2 Chain Eateries May Come To Darien
They would replace an old restaurant that closed in 2024.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Clarendon Hills Restaurant Project Delayed Again
The village is preparing to grant another six-month extension.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Restaurant Chain Coming To Hinsdale Train Station
It would replace an eatery that concerned the former village president.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Clarendon Hills Eatery Falling Through?
The village may withdraw a subsidy. But the owner said he is working to make the restaurant a reality.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Costco Pans Pose Danger | Old K-Mart Demolished | Crash Inspires Pizza Joint Merch: IL Business News
Local pizzeria sells crash merch, and exploding sauté pans recalled after people suffer burns: Illinois Business News this week.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|News|
Western Springs Cocktail Bar Closes After 2 Years
The owning couple also operated a coffee roastery, which they started in 2018.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Piggy's BBQ Shutters Plainfield Restaurant
Owners are hoping to keep the spirit of Piggy's alive with a new food truck instead of a brick-and-mortar restaurant.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
This Popular Sandwich Restaurant Is Opening In Aurora
It’s the shop’s second location in Aurora, and it sits on the border with Batavia.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Walmart To Lay Off 100+ | Another Brewery Closes | Hospital Sued Over Vaccine Mandate: IL Business News
Walmart plans to lay off more than 100 workers, and a vaccine mandate lands a hospital in hot water: Illinois Business News this week.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
$40K Incentive Award Approved For La Marimba Renovation: Oswego Board
The grant funding will help offset the high building material and construction costs for the renovation, according to village documents.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
State's 'Coolest Thing' | 50 Years Of Six Flags | Scams Cost Billions Yearly: IL Business News
Six Flags celebrates 50 years and how much Illinoisans are losing in the "scam economy.": Illinois Business News this week.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Big Bagel Comeback | Cannabis Plans Up In Smoke | Short-Lived Eatery Selling Everything : IL Business News
A well-missed bagel joint is returning to town and residents set fire to plans to open a local dispensary: Illinois Business News this week.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
New Burr Ridge Restaurant Opens At Village Center
The owners also operate other restaurants in Burr Ridge and Hinsdale.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
McDonald’s Child Labor Violations | New Barnes & Noble | Restaurant Struggles To Survive: IL Business News
A beloved local restaurant looks to the public for help, plus 500+ labor law violations at one McDonald's: Illinois Business News this week.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
North Shore Restaurant Month Is Back This March
Diners can explore exclusive offers and special menus from various establishments during the month-long event.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Tavern-Style Pizzeria THE SPOT Opening This Spring In Evanston
THE SPOT aims to bring bold flavors, a lively bar program and a welcoming community atmosphere to Evanston's North Shore.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Drone Delivery | Best Sandwich Joint | Major Soldier Field Renovation: IL Business News
Meet-and-greet with delivery drones and Soldier Field has a major renovation on the horizon: Illinois Business News this week.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
This Is The Best Sandwich Joint In IL, New List Says
Illinois’s best sandwich shop speacializes in making a Chicagoland icon — the Italian beef sandwich.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
IKEA Expands | New Life For Old Funeral Home | More Restaurant Closings: IL Business News
The latest updates on nationwide chain closures and the transformation of an old funeral home: Illinois Business News this week.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Beloved IL Pizzeria Closes | Delivery Via Drone | Seasonal Favorite Back On Menu: IL Business News
Amazon is promising delivery drones in the near future and where to find the best sandwich in the state: Illinois Business News this week.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Beloved Restaurant Closes | McNugget Caviar Kits | Coffee Chains Expanding In Chicagoland: IL Business News
McDonald's offers a uniquely perfect match, and a well-loved community staple is closing after 40 years: Illinois Business News this week.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Major Restaurant Chain Sold | ‘Blindsided’ By Business Closing | New Portillo’s Menu: IL Business News
Officials shocked by recent business closure, and THC drinks now available at this arena: Illinois Business News this week.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Dip Into Portillo's New 'Enhanced' Menu Items
The Chicago fast-food chain is feeling saucy, adding five new crave-worthy items to its menu.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Beloved Business Returns | Amazon Mega-Store OK’d | Controversial Data Center Nixed: IL Business News
The return of this bagel spot excites a community, and a massive Amazon project is given the green light: Illinois Business News this week.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Zaxbys Opens 1st IL Restaurant: 'An Incredible Milestone'
The Southern-style fast-food restaurant is serving its signature "Chicken Fingerz" and "Zax Sauce" at its new spot in the Chicago suburbs.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
28 IL Restaurants, Bars, Chefs Named 2026 James Beard Semifinalists
All of the Prairie State's semifinalists for the 36th annual "Oscars of food" are located in Chicago
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Retailer Goes Bankrupt | Restaurant Chain Shrinks | Dispensaries Expand: IL Business News
Sit-down chain goes from hundreds to one and a village reaches its max for dispensaries: Illinois Business News this week.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Cop's 'Rage Cage' | Fire Destroys Subway | Drive-Thru Vapes Nixed: IL Business news
A fast food restaurant gutted by fire and a local cop opens up a brand-new storefront: Illinois Business News this week.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
