Beloved Restaurant Won’t Reopen After Fire | Data Center Lawsuit | Eatery's Abrupt Closing: IL Business News

This week in Illinois business news, a grease fire destroys the future of a beloved eatery; a city is being sued for approving a large data center; and the sudden closure of a suburban chain restaurant location.

Additionally, a local restaurant squanders its second chance after missing important logistical deadlines.

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

• National Restaurant Chain Suddenly Closing Suburban
• Joliet's Data Center In Jeopardy? Lawsuit Names City of Joliet, Powerhouse And Hillwood
• Local Restaurant Will Not Reopen After January Kitchen Fire
• Planned Eatery Failed With Its 2nd Chance

The Bottom Line

• Two men have been charged for creating AI-generated nude videos of female celebrities that drew millions of views online.
• Chicago parking meters are on track to be sold to a new private owner, with details of the deal still undisclosed.

Deal of the Week

Veterans can enjoy several deal and freebies this Memorial Day including:

• Gong Cha is offering one free topping with any purchase on Memorial Day.
• Shake Shack is giving out free ShackBurgers with orders of $10 or more with the code FREEBURGER.

More Restaurant News

Community Rallies Behind Local Tavern Owner's Campaign To Re-Open

Teddy O'Brian's owner is looking to reopen the tavern after its liquor license was revoked last year.

Lao Sze Chuan Reopens In Downers Grove

The highly anticipated reopening comes after a car ran into the building, resulting in an extended closure.

Tasty Bite Gyros Beef Hotdogs Burgers Is So Good It's Expanding From Minooka To Channahon: Details Revealed

Tasty Bite opened in Minooka in 2004.

Algonquin Commons Restaurant Has Closed

A Tex-Mex chain's Algonquin restaurant closed about a year after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Part Of Kansas Street To Close Thursday For Summer Outdoor Dining

Kansas Street will close between Ash and Oak streets.

More Business News

Northwestern University Names New President

Mung Chiang, current President of Purdue University, has been named the new President of Northwestern University.

Highland Park Solo Cup Property Closes As 227-Home Project Moves Ahead

Developers said the former Solo Cup site on Old Deerfield Road is moving into permitting and pre-construction work.

City Council To Review Proposal For Mister Car Wash On Roosevelt Road

The car wash's special use permit was initially denied by city council, but now meets the Roosevelt Road landscape requirements.

Lisle Considers Move That Would 'Effectively Prohibit Data Centers' In Village

The move comes after public outcry when a data center attempted to open in Lisle in January.

Bookie Magee's Hideaway And OTB Becoming Self-Storage Units: Joliet City Council Vote Nears

The proposed self-storage facility would include seven new storage buildings with around 174 non-climate-controlled units in total.

Tattoo Studio Just A Few Feet Away From Joliet's New Dome Of Unity? City Manager Recommends Approval

On April 16, the zoning board approved a variation request to allow the proposed tattoo studio to be within 1,000 feet of the library.

370 Self-Storage Sheds: Previously Rejected Project Gains Joliet City Hall's Support

The Joliet City Council is expected to approve the storage shed proposal at Tuesday night's meeting. The sheds will go next to the Lenny's.

Fire At Amazon Warehouse Sparks Large Emergency Response: Authorities

Employees extinguished much of the blaze before firefighters arrived at the Freeman Road distribution facility Tuesday night.

Dutch Bros To Open Coffee Shop In Plainfield, Village Board Votes

The drive-thru-only coffee shop is bringing its popular concept to Plainfield.