Illinois’ newest gaming venue continued to hold its lead in adjusted gross receipts and admissions compared with the other nine casinos in the state during March, according to a report published by the Illinois Gaming Board.
Bidding on the vacant property begins online on April 23.
Bread-themed artwork, earth tone colors, new coffee bar, and more remodeling at Panera Bread in downtown Des Plaines.
Des Plaines mayoral candidates spoke to members of the city’s business community about a range of topics including downtown development.
U.S. News and World Report ranked 15,000 nursing homes throughout the nation.
The Des Plaines building is currently owned by the city.
Whole Foods estimated the new facility would provide 150 jobs in Park Ridge.
Denis Joiner, 20, and the three other men, were accused by prosecutors of stealing 190 firearms from Maxon Shooters Supplies and Indoor Range, the Associated Press reported, as well as guns from other locations in Indiana and Wisconsin.
An owner of the banquet hall said they expect to reopen on Friday.
Studio One Photographers closed its location at 445 S. River Road, and its former owner and operator no longer works for the company, according to a representative of Studio One Photography and Video.
More than 1,200 employees statewide will lose their jobs in coming months, according to local media reports.
The restaurant chain is eliminating Chicken Selects and The Fruit & Walnut Salad, the Associated Press reports.
In a recent class-action lawsuit, parents say they were charged after their kids downloaded free games.
Office Depot will acquire OfficeMax to combine two of the leading office supply stores nationwide.
The casino drew 280,000 people last month, the Journal & Topics newspaper reports.
State Representative Marty Moylan said if more casinos are built in Illinois, Des Plaines should change its revenue sharing agreement with the owner and the state, Journal and Topics Newspapers reported.
The menu is only available to those who know about it.
A valet worker at Rivers Casino donated an organ to a customer, the Daily Herald reported.
A chunk of plaster ceiling came crashing down at the beginning of February, TribLocal reported.
Crain's Chicago Business is reporting that nearly 1,200 jobs could be lost at the prominent companies.
The Italian eatery in Des Plaines is one of three suburban locations that are proposed for closure by Leona’s in a restructuring of the company, Crain’s Chicago Business reported.
Plans are being made for a new gym to open in the downtown retail spaces formerly occupied by Coldstone Creamery, Spa di da and World Gym.
The small business became the latest in a string of closures in the retail spaces downtown.
Des Plaines native Sergio Lazzara went from working on a farm in Sicily to owning a small Park Ridge restaurant before opening Affresco Pizzeria & Lounge.
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee has scheduled four hiring events. The first will be held Saturday, Feb. 9.
Mint.com compiled a chart of how generously each state gives to charity. Find out whether Illinoisans have soft hearts or keep their money in their pockets. Also, finance writers weigh in on what makes the difference.
AmericanEagle.com, a website design company, is moving from Park Ridge to a new space in Des Plaines that is twice its previous size. The company made the Inc. 5,000 as a top company in August of last year.
Retail experts are saying that December 26 will be one of the biggest shopping days this year, with doorbuster specials and early-hours deals.
We’re asking readers to suggest great, local places to get delicious, hot soup.
Des Plaines Patch’s community event calendar lists tons of stuff to do.
Since the smoking ban took effect in 2008 Illinois casinos’ total annual adjusted gross receipts have decreased, until Rivers Casino opened in Des Plaines in 2011.
Rivers Casino has produced more than $30 million in adjusted gross receipts 14 of the 17 months it has been open, according to reports from the Illinois Gaming Board.
A showcase of some unusual Craigslist items across the northern suburbs of Chicago.
The company is recalling more than 4,800 pounds of a frozen product due to a possible Listeria outbreak, the Huffington Post reports.
American WildBurger opened for business at its Oakton Street location on Dec. 1.
A roundup of contributions to the Local Voices section from Nov. 18 to Nov. 24.
Ready, get set, go shopping! The bargain hunting starts early this year, so Patch has compiled the best big box discounts to give you a head start.
2012 roundup of holiday hours at Des Plaines markets.
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R.C. Wahl Jewelers’ recipe for more than 100 years of success includes an appeal to multiple age groups.