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Big Bagel Comeback | Cannabis Plans Up In Smoke | Short-Lived Eatery Selling Everything : IL Business News
A well-missed bagel joint is returning to town and residents set fire to plans to open a local dispensary: Illinois Business News this week.
This week in Illinois business news, residents oppose a local cannabis dispensary; the return of a local bagel spot; and a 2-year-old restaurant is selling everything.
Additionally, a major airline will no longer land at O'Hare, saying flying out of the busy airport is challenging.
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- Cannabis Dispensary Proposal Withdrawn After Community Pushback
- Great American Bagel Returns In Suburb After 2 Years
- Southwest Airlines Ending Flights At 'Challenging' O'Hare
- Short-Lived Joliet Restaurant Holds 'Everything Must Go Sale'
Deal of the Week
This St. Patrick's Day, Krispy Kreme is offering a free O'riginal Glazed doughnut to anyone wearing green.
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The 22 E. Chicago Ave. location will be the pizzeria's first spot to open outside of Chicago or Rome.
Bamboo Boba Brings Bubble Waffles, Boba Tea, Smoothies To Glen Ellyn
The shop features classic and specialty boba teas, a build-your-own bubble waffle station and more.
New Mexican Restaurant Opening Bolingbrook Location
The business is an "upscale, sit-down restaurant offering a wide range of Mexican cuisine," the Village said.
Dutch Bros Coffee Is Coming To Crystal Lake
The Crystal Lake City Council approves a Dutch Bros, marking it one of the chain’s first Northern Illinois locations.
Third Dunkin’ Donuts Approved In Crystal Lake Following Resident Backing
After concerns from neighbors about traffic, Crystal Lake’s third Dunkin’ won approval following strong community backing.
The owners also operate other restaurants in Burr Ridge and Hinsdale.
Work Halted On Clarendon Hills Restaurant
An official revealed why the village issued a stop-work order for the downtown project. The business reported it has since been lifted.
Last week's lawsuit names White Castle Systems, White Castle and 1801 Jefferson Development LLLC as the defendants.
More Business News
Lisle Data Center Application Withdrawn By Developer
Developers have withdrawn their application to build a data center at 711 Ogden Ave. in Lisle.
Illinois is among nine states where possibly contaminated shellfish had been distributed.
West Chicago Announces New Weekly Market
The Mosaic Market comes via a partnership with Bensoudin USA, the team behind French Markets in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn and Lisle.
Spectrios Institute Has Helped Over 40K Low Vision Patients As It Marks 40 Years
The Wheaton non-for-profit institute offers specialized rehabilitation for patients with low vision with its multidisciplinary team.
Schaumburg Welcomes Great Big Game Show To Woodfield Mall This Spring
The immersive entertainment brand, known for its live studio-style game shows, is opening its second location in Illinois.
14 Billionaires From IL Make New List Of World's Richest
U.S. billionaires dominate the ranking, with 989 people on the list, followed by China (including Hong Kong) with 610.
New Pilates Studio Provides 'Safe, Low Impact Environment In Glenview
The Glenview Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed FLX Move Pilates, a studio offering expert-led Reformer Pilates classes.
Pace Suburban Bus Expands On-Demand Services For Northwest Cook County
Officials said the expansion "aims to simplify travel to daily destinations" like medical appointments, schools, shopping centers and more.
Bankrupt National Retailer With Multiple IL Locations To Close Stores
A well-known national retailer is seeking to market the leases of its Illinois stores after it declared bankruptcy.
Willowbrook Store Sells $1M Lottery Ticket
The store gets a bonus of 1 percent of the prize amount.
$536M Jackpot Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Illinois
The single ticket matched all six numbers in the Tuesday night drawing. It's the first Mega Millions jackpot win of 2026.
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