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Boat Crash Driver Fired By Family Biz | Beloved Hot Dog Joint Arrest | Famous Holiday Popup: IL Business News
Man repeatedly terrorizes an iconic local hot dog eatery, and a new holiday celebration is coming to the Chicagoland.
This week in Illinois business news, an employee was fired after he was charged in a fatal boat crash; a local hot dog joint's regular menace; and a fresh new holiday celebration.
Additionally, an Illinois toy company is going after the Trump administration again over import taxes.
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- Company Fires Man Charged In Fatal River Crash
- Man Who Often Causes Mayhem At 'Sacred' Hot Dog Joint Captured By Police Once Again
- New Immersive 'Christmas On The Fox' Holiday Pop-Up Coming To Chicagoland
- IL Toy Company That Won $10M Suit Files New Lawsuit Challenging Trump Tariffs
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- Oscar Mayer celebrated the 90th Anniversary of its Wienermobile with a "delightfully outrageous" wiener cake.
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More Restaurant News
Glen Ellyn Candy & Cones Marks 1 Month Of Business In Village
The rebranded ice cream and sweets shop opened its doors in downtown Glen Ellyn in late June.
Vegetarian Cuisine, Cooking Demos, Yoga And Meditation Tent: Veggie Fest 2026
The two-day festival features cooking demos, expert talks and more than two dozen vendors serving vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free fare.
Darien Chain Restaurant Wants Electronic Sign, Seeks Exception To Rules
Other towns allow such signs. Darien is considering doing the same.
Willowbrook Asian Restaurant Closes Doors
The eatery was established two decades ago. A sale is reported as pending.
More Business News
Tinley Park Sports Dome Collapses In Storms
The sports dome was toppled by tornado-force winds Monday.
Med Spa, Dog Wellness Center, Beef-Tallow Restaurant Open In Glenview
The businesses celebrated recent openings with ceremonies held between late June and mid-July.
The business is closing after five years, but owners say, "this location will soon begin a new chapter."
Darien Pool Hall Still Appears To Be In Works
A renovation seems to have started. A gym formerly occupied the space.
A Burr Ridge Athletic Facility? No, Officials Say
The village plan "greatly diminishes" the property's value for development, the owner said.
Business Jet Incident Temporarily Closes Chicago Executive Airport
Limited flight operations resumed Tuesday evening as officials worked to remove the aircraft and restore full service.
Johnnie-O To Open First Standalone Midwest Store At Wilmette's Plaza Del Lago
The new Wilmette boutique connects founder John O'Donnell's hometown ties with the brand's Midwest debut.
Two pro pickleball players will be at the grand opening to celebrate.
$5M Mega Millions Ticket Sold At Illinois Gas Station
The retailer will receive a $50,000 bonus for selling one of the drawing's biggest winning tickets.
Darien Store Now Has Power After 3 Days Without
Only a tiny fraction of ComEd customers are still affected.
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