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Beloved Restaurant Owner Mourned | IL Chain Closing After 67 Years | Trader Joe's Hiring: IL Business News

A community mourns the founder of a beloved local restaurant and the end of an era for a Chicagoland outdoor living retailer.

Days of suburban cities such as Naperville gaining all the top restaurants and retail stores are over. Joliet is getting a Trader Joe's. (Jenna Fisher/Patch)

This week in Illinois business news: a Chicagoland outdoor living retailer is shuttering after 67 years; a suburb's first Trader Joe's is hiring; and the founder of a beloved local restaurant has died.

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The restaurant, which offers authentic Pakistani cuisine, has locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Tinley Park Arrenello's Closes After 22 Years, Owner Looks Toward 'Semi-Retirement'

Owner of the pizza place known for its sweet sauce closes the last Illinois location, with two remaining in Indiana.

First Watch Ready To Open In Joliet: Here's What It Looks Like Inside At The Boulevard Place: Photos

The addition of a new First Watch restaurant is another sign that Joliet is emerging as a trendy and happening community.

Bullpen Sports Bar Owner Jerry Borrego, In Trouble With The Law Again, Hires Tomczak Law Group As Defense

Shorewood police officers hauled away 71-year-old Jerry Borrego in handcuffs at 2 a.m. on Oct. 11 at the drinking establishment he owns.

Beloved Chicago Hot Dog, Burger Joint Opens Doors In Downers Grove

The Chicago favorite hosted a grand opening Tuesday for its second location outside of the city.

Restaurant Still Coming To La Grange: Village Report

The eatery is Mexican- and French-inspired with "vintage aesthetics."

'A Chance Worth Taking': Manhattan's Arrowhead Smoke Works To Close, Drew's Dogs To Take Over Space

Smoke Works owner Mike Bacon announced the closing on social media Thursday.

Sandwich Shop Planned For Downtown La Grange

It is replacing a business that had been in the spot for about 50 years.

Restaurant Still Coming To La Grange: Village Report

The eatery is Mexican- and French-inspired with "vintage aesthetics."

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The struggling children's clothing retailer has filed for bankruptcy and may close some of its 14 Illinois stores.

Ivy & Alchemy Now Open In Wheaton

The boutique, which is located at 102 N. Hale St., will host a ribbon-cutting event on Nov. 17.

Joliet Has Never Seen Development, Growth Like This On Full Display: Shopping, Restaurants And Entertainment

It got off to a slow start years ago, but Joliet's Rock Run Collection is underway as more retail stores are building near Hollywood Casino.

Newly-Opened Romeoville 7 Brew Offers 'Caffeine For A Cause' This Weekend

From Nov. 13-15, a limited menu on a "pay-what-you-want basis" will raise donations for Heart Haven Outreach.

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