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Birthdays Help Mom Win Big | Star's Home Becoming Museum | Retailer Quietly Closing Stores: IL Business News
A basketball hall-of-famer's former home might become a museum and a mom births her own lucky numbers: Illinois Business News this week.
This week in Illinois business news, a fashion retailer has been quietly closing stores; how her kids' birthdays helped a mom win big; and a basketball star's home could become a museum.
Additionally, a baseball hall-of-famer is suing the Chicago White Sox, among others, for unauthorized use of his likeness on uniforms.
Check out this week's top headlines for Illinois business news on Patch:
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- Popular Mall Retailer Closes 150+ Stores, Including In IL
- Hall of Famer Frank Thomas Files Lawsuit Seeking Damages Against White Sox, Fanatics, Nike
- Michael Jordan's Former Estate Aims To Become A Museum
- IL Mom Wins $800K Jackpot Playing Kids' Birthdays In Online Lotto Picks
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For National Burrito Day, Qdoba is offering rewards members a free burrito or bowl all day on April 2.
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Thai Corner Cuisine To Open Location In Lisle
The St. Charles-based restaurant plans to open a new spot in Lisle on Main Street.
New Pizzeria To Open In Downtown Oswego
The company operates a few brick-and-mortar stores across the Chicagoland area as well as a mobile fleet of pizza and ice cream trucks.
Date Announced For Aurora Food Truck Fest
More than 30 vendors are slated for the popular festival returning to downtown Aurora in the spring.
Manhattan's Peaceful Grounds Coffee Company To Close, Reopen In New Location: Owners
The closing will be effective at the end of business on Sunday, March 29.
The Evanston shop will host games, prizes and a chance for the first 50 fans in line to win Potbelly for a year.
More Business News
These IL Stores Among More Than 1,400 In US Expected To Close In 2026
Brick-and-mortar shopping may get more difficult as hundreds of physical stores are expected to close this year.
Trader Joe's Recalls 10M More Pounds Of Products From IL Stores
Nearly 47 million pounds of food are affected by the ongoing recall of products sold at stores in Illinois and dozens of other states.
Hollywood Blvd Cinema To Auction Off Memorabilia Ahead Of Remodeling
Vintage decor, decorative statues, signed posters and a replica of the Blues Brothers car will be available at the March 28 auction.
12 IL Airports 'Hot Spots' At Risk For Collision, Confusion: FAA
Many of Illinois' most popular airports have been flagged by the FAA for having "hot spots" where collisions and confusion are possible.
$40K Incentive Award Approved For La Marimba Renovation: Oswego Board
The grant funding will help offset the high building material and construction costs for the renovation, according to village documents.
Career Connections at Moraine Valley is hosting a FREE hiring event and resource fair featuring actively hiring employers Thursday, March 26
Willie Wilson Plans 20th Gas Giveaway At 30 Gas Stations In Chicago, Suburbs And NW Indiana
Each participant will receive $35 in free gas at 30 gas stations from the 'burbs to northwest Indiana while supplies last Saturday, April 4.
The woman said she would use the money for a family vacation and to help fund her children's education.
$5.6M Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Southern IL
The ticket matched all six numbers in the March 23 Lotto drawing.
Oak Forest 'Church Ladies' Pierogi Sale Set Ahead Of Easter
No pre-orders. It's first come, first served on March 28 and 29.
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