Beloved Restaurant Closes | McNugget Caviar Kits | Coffee Chains Expanding In Chicagoland: IL Business News

This week in Illinois business news, coffee chains are multiplying around the Chicagoland; why McNuggets and caviar are actually a match made in heaven; and a belovedfamily business announces closure.

Additionally, a popular taco catering business is looking for the public's help as the wife of "The Taco Man" fights an aggressive and possibly deadly infection.

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

• Coffee Chain Eyes Suburban Location
• 7 Brew Hopes To Open Another Chicagoland Drive-Thru Coffee Shop
• McDonald's Is Pairing McNuggets And Caviar For Valentine's Day Giveaway
• 'Closing Jedi's Was A Hard Decision,' Owner Says Of Popular Family Restaurant
• 'She's Not Giving Up': Community Asked To Rally Around Wife Of 'The Taco Man' Fighting Rare Infection

Deal of the Week

Through Valentine's Day, Chick-fil-A is offering complimentary heart-shaped trays with the purchase of any of the following menu items online, in-app or in-store:

• 30-count Chick-fil-A Nuggets
• 10-count Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis
• 10-count Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips
• 12 Chocolate Fudge Brownie halves
• 6 Chocolate Chunk Cookies

More Restaurant News

Slyce Of NY To Bring New York-Style Pizza, Street Food To Naperville
The New York-inspired eatery's menu includes traditional and inventive pizzas, along with items like gyro-topped fries and tawa rice.

National Restaurant Chain With Many IL Eateries Closing Hundreds Of Locations
A well-known restaurant chain will be shuttering hundreds of locations in the next few months. Get the details here.

On Tuesday, the village will consider a special use permit and zoning map amendment for the proposed coffee shop at 1434 Butterfield.

Frankfort Chophouse Opening Thursday
The much-anticipated restaurant is opening its doors this week.

Lou Malnati's Heart-Shaped Pizzas Benefit Make-A-Wish Chapters
The Buffalo Grove-based company will donate $1 for every heart-shaped pizza sold to local Make-A-Wish chapters in February.

Francesca's On 95th Offers Prix Fixe, 3-Course Dinner For $45 During Restaurant Week
Francesca's on 95th is offering a 3-course, prix fixe dinner for $45 through Feb. 8 during Chicago Restaurant Week.

Jitters Coffeehouse Opening Second Joliet Location: 'It Made Sense. It Felt So Right'
Jitters has been in downtown Joliet for more than 20 years.

Liquid Therapy Bar And Restaurant Along Route 6: Joliet City Council To Vote On Redevelopment Project
The location would initially have around five employees with the potential for up to 10 employees, the Joliet City Council agenda advised.

More Business News

Lawsuit: Ron Tirapelli Ford Made Customer Lift 400-Pound Part At Repair Shop, He Sustained Serious Injury
Plaintiff Joshua Fisher demands judgment against defendant Ron Tirapelli Ford and the total money damages sought exceeds $50,000.

Candy Brought Him Joy During A Childhood Spent In Hospitals; Now, He's Opening His Own Candy Store
Candy uplifted Nick Lynch while hospitalized for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. He brings that joy to Downers Grove at MeMe's Candy & Cards.

Iconic Chicago Candy Company Files For Bankruptcy
The company is nearly a century old and filed for bankruptcy last week.

New Law Regulates Short-Term Rentals In Skokie
A new law adopted this week in Skokie places limits on short-term rentals within the village.

New Barbershop Open In Lemont
A grand opening celebration is planned for Feb. 14.

Forest Park Gas Station Sells Winning Powerball Ticket Worth Cool $1 Million
“The timing couldn’t be better. We’ve been eager to invest in store upgrades,” Refiners Citgo owner said. The winner has not come forward.

Burr Ridge Chain Store May Close, Same With All Locations
The chain has more than 250 stores across North America.

Chipotle, 7 Brew Coming To Flossmoor: Village
Construction is expected to begin in the spring, with openings projected for the fall, officials said.