President Donald Trump said Friday that he will nominate former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Fed, a decision likely to result in sharp changes to the powerful agency that could bring it closer to the White House

Continuing the resurgence of East Dundee, an office building in the heart of the downtown just sold for $1.5 million. A restaurant space in nearby West Dundee is on the market.

Nebu Kolenchery, chief revenue officer of Flourish and Thrive Labs in Grayslake, has been named one of 60 scholars who will form the Presidential Leadership Scholars’ 11th annual class.

Column: With the new year, businesses and organizations are already embracing fresh opportunities to connect, give back, and grow together, writes Shirley Mott of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce.

Yen Ching, the popular eatery on Lincoln Highway in DeKalb will be closing by the end of the year after over 40 years in business. Co-owner Marilyn Yin talks about their years in business.

The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce’s Steak Fry in the Country fundraising event is no more, at least for 2026. The SVACC on Wednesday said it was canceling the annual education fundraiser after another group set up a similar fundraiser on the same date at the same location.

Over 60 Princeton residents and business owners attended a community meeting on Tuesday night to learn more about a possible business development district being considered by the city.

The Federal Reserve pushed the pause button on its interest rate cuts on Wednesday, leaving its key rate unchanged at about 3.6% after lowering it three times last year

Amazon is slashing about 16,000 corporate jobs in the second round of mass layoffs for the ecommerce company in three months.

Pinpoint Physical Therapy will host a lunch-and-learn on workplace ergonomics on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Montgomery Village Hall, 200 N. River St.

Dairy Queen in Streator will reopen for the new season on Tuesday.

Iconic Boutique owner Michelle Battistelli announced Sunday that the downtown Ottawa shop will close after 11 years in business.

Star Union Spirits’ tasting room is temporarily closed as owners assess their space following a fire Jan. 20 in the Westclox building.

With the grand opening scheduled for spring, the $22 million Fox Haven Square development in St. Charles is quickly transforming from long-imagined to fully realized as a destination for dining and entertainment.

The shop, currently at 225 Backbone Road, will move to 902 N. Main St., the former location of Sean Philip Bridals, which closed in March 2025.

Spring Valley Ford will consolidate with Schimmer Ford in Peru and Mendota Ford, following nearly 17 years of operation, Owner and President Jeff Schimmer announced.

Sterling Federal Bank President and Chief Executive Officer Bo Mays has announced the addition of two new executive officers, Courtney Randall and Belinda Miller.

The Library is “a warm, library-style space lined with books – ideal for ceremonies, cocktail hour, or to give your guests a memorable backdrop for the whole event,” according to the Warehouse 109 website.

The Hall of Champions honors JCA graduates who have made a profound impact in fields such as medicine, law, education, business, technology, and entertainment.

The city of St. Charles said 2025 represented a year of healthy occupancy rates among the storefronts and businesses in the downtown area. The city is focusing on 11 vacant storefronts going into the next year.

The 2,450-square-foot restaurant offers 60 seats for indoor dining. Customers can order ahead online at zaxbys.com and through the Zaxbys app for curbside pickup.

After surviving COVID-19 lockdowns and a devastating fire, the beloved downtown Crystal Lake gift shop Out of the Box is permanently closing.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Yorkville Flower Shop debuted its renovated, award-winning floral shop during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The business has served the community for 25 years.

The 2026 season is designed to support local businesses, encourage city-wide engagement and celebrate all that Dixon has to offer, according to a news release.

The new retail space would include 83 parking spots and one unit would also have a drive-thru and outdoor patio.

For those who are looking for an indoor event to cure their cabin fever this weekend, Rock River Disc Golf and the Dixon Park District have the solution. The two groups are sponsoring an indoor disc golf tournament to raise money for Lee County Honor Flight.

Here is a complete listing of closures for schools, government offices, daycares and businesses due to extreme cold on Friday.

Here is a complete listing of closures for schools, government offices, daycares and businesses due to extreme cold on Friday.

While Brian and Teresa Faber visited a candy store in Galena, they browsed the chocolates and other sweets, but also noticed the atmosphere of the store.

Noodles and Company locations in Will County include Bolingbrook, Frankfort, Lockport, Plainfield and Shorewood.

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticked up in November in the latest sign that prices remain stubbornly elevated, while consumers spent at a healthy pace

Powered by strong consumer spending, the U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade of its first estimate

Stillman Bank recently welcomed Jennifer Whiteman as senior vice president and chief credit officer, according to Thomas R. Hughes, president and CEO.

More than 40 years ago, Jack in the Box had a restaurant on Chicago Street in downtown Joliet from 1968 until the late 1970s.

Rattled by President Donald Trump’s aggression towards Greenland, the European Union is readying counter-measures against the United States

Construction on the Love’s Travel Stop planned for Rock Falls near the interchange of Illinois Route 40 and Interstate 88 is expected to begin this month, according to the city of Rock Falls.

The Stonehouse Market store is coming to downtown Wheaton

Will County is losing three GameStop locations in January – and hundreds of additional United States locations may also close.

The 2,842 square foot one-story drive-thru restaurant a .72 acre parcel on Larkin Avenue is for sale and is “in move-in-ready condition,” according to LoopNet.

Sasso Jewelry & Gifts, located in downtown LaSalle, has a laid-back environment that puts customers at ease.

A public hearing is scheduled for a 72-unit affordable housing complex along the Fox River in Batavia. Some residents have already expressed concern about its design and density.

State Sen. Rachel Ventura's bill would require dealerships to provide a vehicle history report to buyers as part of the purchase of any used car.

A prime retail development site in Bradley will soon be the home for collection of new food and coffee businesses.

The longtime owner of Terrace Inn Lounge in Joliet closed the bar at the end of 2025 to spend more time with his family. 

Menards stores in Grundy, Kendall and Will counties are taking donations for area food pantries now through the month of March.

St. Charles-based IT company, N2 Solutions, is expanding after the company’s acquisition of Current Technologies, an IT services provider based in Illinois and Florida.

The SVACC awards scholarships to students pursuing a college degree in a variety of fields. Application deadlines vary depending on the scholarship.

A Dec. 28 windstorm wasn’t strong enough to defeat the Sterling community’s giving spirit - or one family’s determination to keep the giving going.

Great Lakes Credit Union recently announced that its President and CEO Steve Bugg has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Credit Union Foundation, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

The APL Logistics warehouses are located at 1460 Cargo Court and 6225 E. Minooka Road.