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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.
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.
Check out this week's top headlines for Illinois business news on Patch:
- Romeoville Business Leader, Beloved Community Member Dies
- Trader Joe's Trying To Hire More Employees Before Location's Grand Opening, Is This Your Next Job?
- 'End Of An Era': After Deal To Sell Company Falls Through, American Sale To Shutter All Locations
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- Customs officers at O'Hare International Airport seized $6 million of counterfeit watches from China.
- Chicago-based candy company Ferrara Candy plans to close its Little Village manufacturing plant in 2027.
More Restaurant News
1st Karahi Boys Location In IL Now Open In Lombard
The restaurant, which offers authentic Pakistani cuisine, has locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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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.
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.
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."
More Business News
Beloved Clothing Store Files For Bankruptcy, Putting IL Locations At Risk
The struggling children's clothing retailer has filed for bankruptcy and may close some of its 14 Illinois stores.
The boutique, which is located at 102 N. Hale St., will host a ribbon-cutting event on Nov. 17.
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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