The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for independent-living duplexes at The Preserve at Heritage Woods in Minooka.

First Secure Community Bank has been recognized by the Illinois Bankers Association as a recipient of the 2025 Illinois Community Service Award.

Making an inventive variety of sourdough loaves among her creations, Alli Daugherty of Morris is known for popular breads including Classic Original Sourdough, Cheesy Jalapeño, Smoked Gouda and Everything Bagel.

Apple Butter and Shugie’s has a new home in downtown Morris, where spacious new quarters offer a fresh shopping experience.

A celebration of homemade, homegrown and handcrafted specialties, the Blackberry Lane Farmstand in Channahon features an array of local artisans’ products from functional to edible.

Hollywood Casino is hiring as it prepares to open a new Joliet casino in August.

The team behind the recreational cannabis dispensary hopes for a soft opening as soon as mid-June.

A complete makeover transformed the former village hall building into the new breakfast and lunch restaurant, which soon will add a dinner menu for evening service. A free monthly breakfast for veterans is one of the special perks.

Black Rock Tattoo at 2290 E. Division St., Unit B is now open in Diamond and it held a ribbon cutting with the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce and Diamond Mayor Terry Kernc on May 2.