This week in Illinois business news: a mass recall of plant-based butter; the end of an era for an iconic local venue; and a Chicagoland chain is liquidating after 70 years.
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Deal of the Week
National Sandwich Day is Nov. 3, and Subway is offering current and new Sub Club members a BOGO footlong sandwich deal through Nov. 8.
'Room To Welcome More People:' Lantern Pizza Co. Expand With Dining Room
Lantern Pizza Co.'s new dining room has seating for close to 100 people and offers views of the shop's pizza kitchen.
Sweet Moon Café Opens Second Location In Wilmette
The bakery and cafe opened at 1222 Washington Court with pastries, coffee, breakfast and lunch near the Metra station.
Dessert And Beverage Café Mala Sweets Set To Open In Orland Park
Menu features Croffles, a croissant-waffle hybrid, cakes and pastries, gelato, coffee and matcha drinks, smoothies and more.
Poppie's Pasta Opening Delayed In Glen Ellyn
The grand opening has been delayed amid "unexpected, last-minute permit requirements," the restaurant shared in a post on Instagram.
Lola's Handcrafted Churros Now Open In Naperville
Owner Mayra Serna "was a stay-at-home mom...craving more of life" when she opened the first Lola's Handcrafted Churros in Lisle.
'Work Progressing Smoothly' On Milkshake Factory In Downers Grove: Oakwood Construction Services
Oakwood Construction Services is building the Downers Grove Milkshake Factory, which will be the chain's first in Illinois.
Upscale Gym Planned In Elmhurst After All, Replacing LA Fitness
It is considered a "premium subsidiary," where members get access to all LA Fitness sites. It doesn't work the other way around.
Loyola Medicine To Open $120M Ambulatory Care Center In Warrenville
The three-story ambulatory care center will have 60 exam rooms and aims to serve 100,000 patients a year.
Super Ego Says It's Still In Elmhurst
"Our existing operations in Elmhurst are continuing," the firm said.
Lisle To Discuss Main Street Streetscape Updates After Meetings With Business Owners
The design modifications will be reviewed during a meeting of the village's Committee on the Whole on Monday.
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