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Dolly-Themed Corn Maze | Trump Store Owner’s ‘Fake News’ | Bowling Alley Marks 65 Years: IL Business News
A beloved local gem celebrates 65 years of bowling and a "fake news" announcement from the Trump store owner.
This week in Illinois business news, the owner of a suburban Trump store purposely posts AI-generated "fake news"; a local bowling alley celebrates 65 years; and a corn maze inspired by the late Dolly Parton.
Check out this week's top headlines for Illinois business news on Patch:
- Crystal Lake Trump Store Owner Reverses Course On Closing Business
- Dolly Parton-Themed Corn Maze Opens At Woodstock-Area Orchard
- Local Bowling Center Celebrates 65 Years With Anniversary Event
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- Workers at a Far North Side Chicago daycare center accused their employer of shortchanging them thousands of dollars.
- A Chicago bakery was hit by its second smash-and-grab burglary in a month.
Deal of the Week
National Cheese Pizza Day is Sept. 5, and pizzerias usually offer deals to celebrate. Last year, Domino's, Papa John's and Paisans Pizzeria offered discounted cheese pizzas on the day.
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Bonci Pizza Now Open In Naperville
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The shop is for the "curious" in an atmosphere with "zero stuffiness," the owners say.
Hinsdale Must Prepare For Amazon Drones: Village Officials
The village should consider rules as Amazon expands its drone service around the country, the officials said.
14 Dealership Cars Burglarized, All Unlocked: Police
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Bolingbrook's CG's Comedy Club Closes
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Des Plaines Lottery Player Wins $2 Million Scratch-Off Prize
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