Celeb Restaurant Closes | Bodies Piled At Crematory Prompt New Rules | Walmart Fire Sparks Probe: IL Biz News

This week in Illinois business news, the doors are closed at a celebrity's chain restaurant; stricter laws are going into effect one year after 100 bodies were found piled on top of each other; and a toy aisle fire sparks an investigation.

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

• After 100 Bodies Found Piled At Crematory, Tighter Regulations, Heavier Penalties Follow
• Celebrity's Restaurant Chain Closes This Kane County Location
• Cops Seek Info On Walmart Toy Aisle Fire As Store Partially Reopens

The Bottom Line

• A Chicago restaurateur donated dozens of air conditioners to residents struggling during the dangerous heatwave.

Deal of the Week

Every summer, 7-Eleven customers flock to the convenience store to score their free Slurpee. New this year, 7-Eleven is also offering loyalty members who scan their app while getting their free treat a coupon for a second free Slurpee.

More Restaurant News

Norton's In Highland Park Set To Change Hands After 27 Years

Founders Jeff Mages and Richie Holleb say Highland Park locals will take over the longtime Sheridan Road restaurant.

Lou Malnati's Completes Renovation Of Buffalo Grove Restaurant

The deep dish pizzeria added a 124-seat outdoor patio while preserving historic elements from the building's tavern past.

3 IL Ice Cream Shops Ranked Among Most Popular In Nation: Yelp

Three Illinois creameries — two in Chicago and one in the suburbs — ranked among the top 50 most popular ice cream shops in the U.S.

Cold Stone Creamery Reopens In Oswego

The ice cream parlor is open daily at its new Oswego location.

Hey! Hot Dog Unveils Special Hot Dog To Mark July 4th Celebration For America

Hey! Hot Dog owner B.J. Uedelhofen, also a Shorewood area farmer, also will be opening his sweet corn stand open at 601 Ruby St.

Beloved Face Of Joliet Food Scene Steps Into Chef Role At MorningStar's East Side Café

Tom Grotovsky—formerly of Great American Bagel and The Curator's Cafe—will serve as chef in the nonprofit's kitchen.

More Business News

Best Companies To Work For In IL: See Who Made U.S. News List

See if your employer is on this list of the best companies to work for in Illinois.

Lockport Dance Company Claims 'Studio Of Excellence' Award For Third Time

The family-owned studio opened in Lockport in 2022.

4 Businesses Welcomed By Glenview Chamber Of Commerce

The new businesses include a South Indian restaurant, a math enrichment school, a chiropractic office and a downtown retail shop.

When To Buy Corn, Watermelon, Peaches And Other Summer Produce In IL

In Instacart’s 2025 state-by-state data, Illinois shoppers ordered 27 percent less corn, with Vermont over-indexed on corn at 40 percent.

Oak Lawn Methadone Clinic Owner In A Fix, Accused Of Bilking $75M From Medicaid For Services Never Rendered

The Palos Park man is accused of billing $75 million to Medicaid for behavioral health counseling and therapy services that never happened.

Elmhurst Theater, Apartment Concept Expected This Summer

The nonprofit has a new developer lined up, its leader said. The building could be up to six stories.

Elmhurst Store Has Illegal Gambling Machines: Cops

In another case, an Elmhurst man is accused of domestic battery and interference with a 911 call.

Fan Favorite Summerween Market Returns To Tinley Brewery For Spooky Summer Fun

With more than 50 artists and vendors lined up, Summerween Market is back for its fourth year July 25.

Major Housewares Brand Expanding As 22 New Stores Open — Including 3 In IL

The stores fall under a new format and are integrated with a home organization retailer that the brand is acquiring.