Your Chance To Choose Skokie's 2026 Business Of The Year

Residents can nominate a favorite Skokie business for the village's 2026 Business of the Year.

New Açai Spot Hummingbird Hideaway Opens Next Week In Skokie

Woman-owned fast-casual restaurant Hummingbird Hideaway will open June 2 at 5118 Oakton St. in Downtown Skokie.

First Skokie Insomnia Cookies Location Opening Soon

Show up to the new Insomnia Cookie location in Skokie on May 16 to score a free cookie.

Barnes & Noble Unveils New Store At Westfield Old Orchard

The new bookstore is located just around the corner from its original store at Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie.

Specialty Coffee Chain Opening New Location In Skokie

A new coffee company will be opening this week at Westfield Old Orchard.

Açai Bowl Spot Moving Into Downtown Skokie

Hummingbird Hideaway, a new açai bowl eatery, is asking the village for financial assistance in order to renovate its downtown space.

New Lego Store Opens Doors At Westfield Old Orchard

Lego officials said the new Skokie store is home to the largest range of Lego products, with several in-store features to enjoy.

Popular Salad Chain Opening Newest Location At Westfield Old Orchard

Sweetgreen, a national fast-casual chain that serves healthy salad and bowl foods, will open a new location in Skokie next week.

Skokie McDonald's Coming Down, To Be Rebuilt

The restaurant will soon be demolished and rebuilt to modernize facilities and enhance customer experience.

Pilates Studio Named 2025 Skokie Business Of The Year

FLX Move Pilates, opened in 2024, was honored this week as Skokie's 2025 business of the year.

Popular Late Night Food Stand Moving Into Skokie: Report

RedHot Ranch, one of Chicago's most popular late-night eateries, is on its way to Skokie next month.

Movie Theater Chain With Location In Skokie Files For Bankruptcy

Cinemax Holdings USA has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in five years. Here's how its Chicagoland location will be affected.

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This suburban donut shop has made more than 100 million donuts and where to find the best burger in the state: IL Business news this week.

Skokie Tech Company Plans Layoffs Amid Falling Profits: Report

Skokie tech company LanzaTech is planning to lay off 44 of its 383 workers and downsize its space because it has not yet earned profit.

Relief Available For Businesses Affected By Skokie Water Main Break

Business owners affected by the disastrous water main break in Skokie in February can now apply for financial relief.

Tech-Infused, Upscale Mini Golf Coming To Westfield Mall In Skokie

The new 30,000 square foot indoor mini golf course will move into the former department store space, offering elevated gameplay.

Local Craft Distilleries Challenge IL Law To Expand Product Sales

Local distilleries throughout Illinois say the state's outdated laws limit the ability to get spirits to consumers that want them.

GigHubb Chicago Offers Premier Live Musicians for Corporate Events

Top-Tier Talent for Trade Shows, Award Ceremonies, Holiday Parties, and More // Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Folk // Chicago & Suburbs

Yachtsman Sentenced For $3M+ Fraud Scheme In North Suburbs

A businessman based in Skokie was sentenced to five years in prison for multiple fraud schemed lasting from 2005 to 2018.

'Struggling To Pay Our Bills': Amazon Drivers Go On Strike In Skokie

Workers at seven Amazon delivery facilities are on strike in an effort to bring the company to the bargaining table with the Teamsters.

Sketchbook Brewing Wins Skokie Business Of The Year Award

Sketchbook's award-winning beer, community connections and sustainability initiatives help it thrive amid industry challenges.

11 Illinois Breweries Compete In 2024 Great American Beer Festival

Four Chicago breweries and five from the suburbs are joining the nation's biggest brewers' festival.

Change The World With Us- One Meal at a Time

Grab your copy of the newly released cookbook, 6-MINUTE DINNERS (and More!) cook up something amazing while making a difference in Chicago!

$100M Transformation Of Old Orchard Mall Heads To Plan Commission

Phase one includes the demolition of the former Bloomingdale's and the construction of over 400 apartments and 16,000 square feet of retail.

West Rogers Park Gas Station Sells $1 Million Winning Lotto Ticket

“I can’t believe we’ve had two big winners in the past week," said the owner of the Arco at Peterson and California.

Amazon Drivers Strike Over Labor Violations At Skokie Station

Members of Congress asked Amazon for answers about allegations of anti-union "bullying and lawbreaking" against delivery drivers in Skokie.

$1 Million Fraud Scheme Sends Skokie Businessman To Federal Prison

Prosecutors said the 66-year-old Florida resident previously partnered with Michael Jordan on his ultra-exclusive private golf club.

Skokie Chamber Of Commerce To Receive $23,500 In Grants, Governor Says

The 151 recipients of the grants will receive money through the Back to Business Local Chambers program.

Award-winning Chicago Candy Store Creates One-Of-A-Kind Treats

Windy City Sweets creates toffee from an original family recipe and a decadent treat with Oreos and Reeses dipped in chocolate

Zara Opens New, Expanded Flagship Store At Westfield Old Orchard Mall

The Spain-based clothing retailer touts innovations in online shopping and sustainability technology at its new Skokie store.

Pawn Shop Proliferation Prevented As Skokie Eliminates Unused License

Village trustees cut the number of permitted pawnbrokers, leaving only enough for existing licensed operators on Dempster Street.

Skokie Beverage Business Bags First Round Of 'Made In Illinois' Grants

Skokie-based nonalcoholic drink manufacturer Boombox Beverage hopes to brew up continued growth after securing a $47,420 state grant.

The Hijab Vault Now Open In Skokie, 2nd Location For Unique Boutique

After expanding its original location, the hijab-only store now offers distinctive styles and personalized advice to shoppers in Skokie.

$90 Million Office-To-Apartment Conversion In Skokie Nears Approval

The plan calls for redeveloping a mostly vacant office complex into a 245-unit apartment building.

Codeveloper Of 400 Luxury Apartments In Westfield Old Orchard Revealed

Chicago-based developer Focus and mall owner Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield plan to break ground in 2025 and open to residents in early 2027.

Yachtsman Guilty In $4 Million Financial Institution Fraud Scheme

Skokie business owner David Izsak's elaborate fraud involved fake identities, falsified loan applications and a luxury yacht, a jury found.

Skokie Pharmacists Stressed Under High Workload During Flu Season

While CVS and Walgreens nationwide reported pharmacists walking off the job this week, local employees are working even harder.

UPS Opens New Facility In Skokie, Creating 150 New Jobs

The Austin Avenue facility is one of two new Chicago area package centers opened since the company agreed a new contract with the Teamsters.

3 New Stores Coming To Long-Vacant Lord & Taylor At Old Orchard Mall

A new Puttshack mini golf spot, Arhaus home furnishings store and relocated and expanded Zara are set to open at Old Orchard in 2024.

Nominate your Favorite Skokie Business for Business of the Year!

The Village of Skokie Consumer Affairs Commission is accepting nominations through September 30.

Grocery Sector Still Strong Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

Jewel-Osco at Elston Plaza sees record sales in second quarter.