Mall’s Last Hurrah | Customer Hurls Banana Split | Troubled Bar For Sale: IL Business News

This week in Illinois business news, the end of an era for an iconic mall; an impatient customer hurls a banana split at an ice cream parlor employee; and an infamous local restaurant is looking for new ownership.

Additionally, parents and workers of a suburban therapy center are calling for an investigation after it abruptly shut down

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

• The Last Days Of Ford City Mall
• Customer Throws Banana Split At Ice Cream Parlor Employee's Head
• Suburban Therapy Center Abruptly Shuts Down
• 'Lucrative And Well-Known Restaurant And Pub' For Sale: Will You Buy It At This Price?

The Bottom Line

• After receiving outcry from the community, Lockport officials suspended discussions about building a data center in the city.
• Illinois lawmakers advanced two measures last week that would prevent home and auto insurance providers from raising rates without oversight.

Deal of the Week

To celebrate National Donut Day, Dunkin' is kicking off a week of celebrations on June 1, starting with limited-time merch and ending with free donuts.

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Ranalli's Plans To Open 1st Suburban Location This Fall

The beloved Chicago pizzeria will open in the home of a former brewing company in the western suburbs.

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