Beloved IL Pizzeria Closes | Delivery Via Drone | Seasonal Favorite Back On Menu: IL Business News

This week in Illinois business news, Amazon will soon launch its drone delivery service; McDonald's fans are feeling lucky as this seasonal favorite is back on the menu; and a local favorite pizzeria is closing after nearly 40 years.

Additionally, this unassuming local gem has the best sandwich in Illinois, according to an influential online food community and forum.

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

• Hole-In-The-Wall Shop Has Best Sandwich In IL, Ranking Says
• Amazon To Launch Drone Delivery Service In South Suburbs As Soon As Summer
• Ba, Da, Ba, Ba, Ba! Shamrock Shake Season Is Back
• 'You Gotta Know When It's Time': Kenootz Pizza Closes After Nearly 4 Decades, Owners To Retire

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