Beloved Business Returns | Amazon Mega-Store OK’d | Controversial Data Center Nixed: IL Business News

This week in Illinois business news, the highly anticipated return of a bagel spot; massive Amazon project is a go; and a local council shuts down a proposal for a huge data center.

Additionally, a nationwide burger chain permanently closed a suburban Illinois location last week.

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

• The Return Of A Beloved Bagel Shop: You Are Not Going To Believe Where It's At
• Amazon Gets Green Light For Massive Retail Development
• Controversial Data Center Proposal Nixed By City Council
• Suburban Location Of Nationwide Burger Chain To Shutter Permanently

The Bottom Line

• A burst pipe in the control tower at Chicago O'Hare international airport caused an hours-long ground delay last week, affecting several flights.

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Dutch Bros Coffee, Plan Commission To Discuss Pre-Application To Redevelop Danby's Station Site
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7 Brew Plans To Open In Grayslake This Year
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Zaxbys Opens 1st IL Restaurant: 'An Incredible Milestone'
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Empty Joliet Convenience Store Will Have A New Life Thanks To Glenda McCullum
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National Retailer To Close All IL Locations: Reports
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