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IKEA Picketer Hit By Semi | Six Flags Expands | Grocery Bagger Competes At State Fair: IL Business News
Grocery bagger on her way to state competition becomes a local star, and a picketer hit by a semi-trailer.
This week in Illinois business news, a family-friendly theme park addition; an all-star grocery bagger; and a semi-trailer hits an IKEA picketer.
Check out this week's top headlines for Illinois business news on Patch:
- IKEA Picketer Hit By Semi-Trailer After Refusing To Get Out Of The Way
- Six Flags Great America To Open New Family-Themed Area In 2027
- Local Grocery Bagger Headed To State Stage
The Bottom Line
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- The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary this year with a community event.
- Flock announced it would make changes to its network after reported abuses of the system by law enforcement.
Deal of the Week
National Potato Day is Aug. 19, and several chains tend to offer deals on fries, including:
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- Arby's
- Burger King
- Chik-fil-A
More Restaurant News
Hackney’s To Close Lake Avenue Restaurant, Refresh Harms Road Location
The longtime Glenview restaurant will consolidate operations while updating its original roadhouse-style location.
New Chain Restaurant Coming Near La Grange, Western Springs
The chain has more than 1,100 eateries in 27 states, according to a restaurant-tracking website.
Qargo Coffee To Open On Ogden Avenue In Downers Grove
The chain serves Italian-style coffee, pastries, desserts and sandwiches.
Dumont Creamery To Host Weekend-Long Grand Opening Celebration
The Indian-owned and -inspired ice cream shop is located at 448 S. Rte. 59.
Dough and The Backyard recently revamped its restaurant space and renamed it Front Street Kitchen. The Backyard remains unchanged.
Sociale Café Serves Up Paninis, Tiramisu, Italian Coffee In Woodridge
A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for Aug. 13 at 5 p.m.
Soul & Smoke Announces Sept. 1 Opening For Expanded Evanston Flagship
The restaurant's expanded Evanston home opens Sept. 1 with barbecue, fine dining touches and local history.
Clarendon Hills Restaurant Closes, Has Another Location
It gave customers five days' notice on social media.
More Business News
Deerfield Couple Marks 15 Years Of Growing All Points Public Relations
Lauren and Jamie Izaks launched the agency on the North Shore in 2011 before expanding it into a roughly 50-person Chicago firm.
Lisle To Discuss Family Square Redevelopment Agreement, Economic Incentive Drafts
The village's Economic Development Commission will meet to discuss draft plans amid finalizing an extension of the TIF District term.
Hermès Opens Two-Level Store At Plaza Del Lago In Wilmette
WS Development said the opening marks the start of a new era in Plaza del Lago's restoration and revitalization.
IKEA Workers Strike As Joliet City Councilman Juan Moreno Stands In Solidarity With Them
"When workers stand together, we stand with them," the Joliet City Councilman declared.
New Trier Graduate Launches Flooring Company Serving North Shore
Footprints Floors North Shore marks Matt Gaines' return to doing business in the community where he grew up.
Hollywood Casino Joliet Marks 1-Year Anniversary With Special Promotion In Coming Days
Penn Entertainment general manager Ruben Warren said that Hollywood Casino will increase its number of employees from about 400 to 650.
Wheaton To Consider Amending Liquor Code To Include Alcohol-Infused Products
The move, prompted by a new statewide liquor law, would apply to items like whipped cream, gelatin products and popsicles.
Trampoline Park Opening First Illinois Location
The new 25,000-square-foot trampoline and adventure park will open in late August/early September.
Sturdy Shelter Brewing Opens Long-Awaited Riverside Deck
The dog-friendly, open-air space sits behind the Batavia brewery overlooking the Fox River.
Johansen Farms Opens Children's Zoo, Pumpkin Patch On Sept. 15
The farm offers hayrides, a petting zoo, inflatables, toddler area, corn maze and more.
2-Building Business Park Proposed For Old Lockformer Company Site In Lisle
Developers will present a concept design plan to revamp the 18.5-acre space that was once home to The Lockformer Company.
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