Airbnb Nixes Guest Chores | Famous Chef Celebrates New Woodman's | New Department Store: IL Business News

This week in Illinois business news: Airbnb is putting a stop to guest chores; a luxury department store is expanding in Illinois; and a celebrity chef celebrates the opening of a new grocery store.

Check out this week's top headlines for Illinois business news on Patch:

• New Nordstrom Rack Store Coming To IL
• Celebrity Chef Tailgating At New Woodman's In Celebration Of Grand Opening
• Airbnb Sets New Rules That Limit Checkout Chores: What IL Travelers Need To Know

The Bottom Line

• Lime, the electric scooter company, has deployed foot patrols to fix badly parked scooters and help clean up Chicago's streets.
• The Young Women's Christian Association in Evanston is training domestic violence survivors for careers in the food-service industry.

Deal of the Week

Halloween is on Saturday, and several restaurants are offering food deals to people who show up in costume. Some deals include:

• Chipotle will give customers a $6 entrée to those who show up in costume.
• Krispy Kreme is offering a free Original Glazed or Classic ring Doughnut to those who come in costume between Oct. 30 and 31.
• Insomnia Cookies is offering anyone who wears a costume on Oct. 31 a free classic cookie with any purchase.

More Restaurant News

Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai Now Open In Naperville

The restaurant hosted its grand opening even on Oct. 10.

St. Charles Restaurant Week Returns In February; Restaurants Invited To Sign Up

Diners can save 20 percent at participating restaurants during the five-day event, set for Feb. 1-5.

When Western Springs Italian Restaurant Plans To Open

The owner promises an "elegant" restaurant with many options.

More Business News

Ice Skating, S'Mores Campfires, Themed Nights Planned For Christmas At Cantigny 2026

See what's in store when Christmas at Cantigny opens Nov. 20.

Frankfort OKs Baseball, Softball Training Facility

The appointment-only facility will be located off La Grange Road.

Darien Bans Sale of Kratom, Likely To Affect Vape Shops

The mayor said local vape shops were probably unaware of the pending vote.

$300K Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Sold In Skokie

The winning ticket was sold at the Mobil gas station at 4002 W. Dempster St. in Skokie.

Now It's 3,750 New Jobs For Joliet: Governor Pritzker Updates March Press Release With Election Near

Governor JB Pritzker said, "Creating 3,750 new jobs is transformational for the region and builds on our state's manufacturing momentum."

Haunted Flea Market Returns To Wheaton On Halloween

Spend Halloween browsing eerie ephemera and antique items that may or may not be haunted.

Crew Smashes Gaming Machines At Gas Station, Demands Cash From Register: New Lenox PD

The incident happened at Food N Fuel in the early morning hours Thursday.