The Center for Economic Development lines up Will County employers with local high school students for summer internships.

Biteable, a bakery that opened in 2023 in downtown Lockport, has closed its physical location.

Shorewood resident Kim Whisenhunt founded Blue Heron Bagels in October – with her own funds — to give back.

U.S. employers added just 22,000 jobs last month as the labor market continued to cool under uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s economic policies

Good customer service and a diverse selection of libations have helped Main Street Wines & Spirits in Countryside succeed for 40 years.

The Dixon City Council approved an agreement with an Illinois contractor Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, to complete the demolition of five city-owned properties that officials plan to redevelop.

After closing abruptly earlier this summer, the Taco Bell in Yorkville is reopening under new management early this fall. One big change for customers, the KFC, fried chicken portion has been fired.

In a Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, news release, Kunes Auto Group announced the decision to close its Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram location at 601 Gale St. in Oregon after more than 10 years, effective Sept. 1.

The party will include a food truck, games, giveaways, a huge ReStore tent sale and financial empowerment information.

Grundy Bank announced Wednesday that Steve Laken will be its new Vice President of Commercial Lending.

“After 11 wonderful years with Christine Pellegrini, we are excited to welcome Jenny Peters as the new owner,” read the announcement on the business’s social media account.

La Cocina De Irene in downtown Spring Valley will soon close its doors. 

The Spring Valley location is among the oldest, if not the oldest, store in Tastee-Freez’s history. The building was constructed in 1949 and served as a pilot store.

Mike Lock and Justin Forbes are opening the card store at 1801 4th St.

Exhibitors have the opportunity to meet face to face with senior citizens and caregivers who are anxious to learn about products and services designed for them.

The village of Shorewood recently issued a new seasonal business license to Spirit Halloween.

What began as a career in critical care nursing has evolved into a growing aesthetics and wellness business for Delaine Barbosa, the owner of Brazi’s Aesthetics in Rock Falls.

A Ricky Rockets Fuel Center is coming, and the new Hollywood Casino Joliet is in business. But it's not clear what else is coming to Rock Run Collection.

Trump has promised Americans he’ll lower their drug costs. But imposing stiff pharmaceutical tariffs risks the opposite and could disrupt complex supply chains, drive cheap foreign-made generic drugs out of the U.S. market and create shortages

In July alone, the number of Canadian residents returning from the U.S. by car was down 37% from the year before, and return trips by plane fell 26%

Economists worry that if Trump gets what he wants — a loyal Fed that sharply cuts short-term interest rates — the result would likely be higher inflation and, over time, higher borrowing costs for things like mortgages, car loans and business loans

After the ride, The Bike Rack we will be serving free food and drinks at the shop in St. Charles.

The plan to provide downtown visitors with at least two hours of free street parking goes into effect on Labor Day.

Attendees will “take a culinary tour of Lockport’s eateries” and visit local landmarks during the event, which runs on Sept. 14

The Timbers of Shorewood recently celebrated 20-year work anniversary of its transportation coordinator Diane Pfoser

Benderson Development Company, LLC. plans to build a grocery store along with another building that will contain a restaurant/retail on five acres at Route 34 and Kendall Point Drive in Oswego.

Richter: These businesses play a vital role in helping United Way strengthen Lee County by ensuring our community has access to basic needs, education, financial resources, and quality healthcare.

What began as a small online shop has since blossomed into a brick-and-mortar boutique: Homemade Hippie at 1009 Fourth St. in Fulton.

Construction crews are excavating the downtown area in Yorkville this fall as the town pushes ahead on work for the $100 million Lake Michigan water sourcing project. The work is being scheduled later in the year to avoid affecting outdoor dining.

The boutique carries mostly women’s clothing as well as shoes, soaps, lotions, Capri Blue volcano candles, Copper Pearl baby accessories, Warmies stuffed animals, jewelry and purses.

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists are hosting an after-hours open house on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the clinic, 1211 Currency Court, Rochelle.

Greg Spears, Ken Spears Construction president, and his parents and company founders, Ken and Kathy Spears sat down to talk about the businesses 50 years in DeKalb County.

A Sterling developer and business owner has purchased Coloma Township’s former US Bank building in Rock Falls.

New owners of Lupita's Cucina, 40W222 LaFox Road, Campton Hills, changed the name to Ikal Y Sanse, and updated the menu for more traditional Mexican cuisine.

The U.S. economy rebounded this spring from a first-quarter downturn due to fallout from President Donald Trump’s trade wars

Sports Clips Haircuts of Batavia is asking the community to come together to join the fight against pediatric cancer. From Sept. 7-13. the haircutting hotspot is partnering with Cal’s Angels, a non-profit pediatric cancer foundation from St. Charles, to raise funds.

Nikki Tonioni, owner of Flower Bar, purchased Valley Flowers in 2024.

A Carroll County woman is helping others start their day with a smile, one cup at a time.

After 15 years, Diane Kinzer announced her plans to retire at the end of October. 

The Thirsty Mule, a nod to the mules that pulled the boats through the I&M Canal, will open at 541 1st St., the location of the former Social Kitchen that closed in 2019.

Ken Spears Construction celebrates 50 years of remodeling services in DeKalb.

After years of playing supporting roles in other game shops, Toby Wright has stepped into the role of main character, opening Azure Dragon Games in Fulton, leveling up from employee to owner.

Both True North locations at 539 Bedford Rd. and 1338 Clay Street in Morris will be home to their usual vendors Sunday, but they’ll also be home to a celebration of the end of summer.

Patrons of the location are encouraged to visit the Red Robin at 2860 Walter Payton Memorial Hwy. in Oswego.

Americans’ view of the U.S. economy declined modestly in August as anxiety over a weakening job market grew for the eighth straight month

Low-value imports are losing their duty-free status in the United States this week as part of President Donald Trump’s agenda for making the nation less dependent on foreign goods and resetting global trade with tariffs

Cook said Monday night that she would not step down. “President Trump purported to fire me ‘for cause’ when no cause exists under the law, and he has no authority to do so,” she said in an emailed statement. “I will not resign.”

Nicklaus Financial Service in Dixon has announced that their achievements have been recognized with inclusion in LPL Financial’s Ascent Club Program for 2025.

Richardson Electronics Ltd., 40W267 Keslinger Road, La Fox will invest more than $8.5 million over the next four years to expand manufacturing of its green energy products, power grid and microwave tubes.

A nearly 100-year-old Crystal Lake building, previously Hickory Hall, has been transformed by new owners into a light and airy venue called The Ellery.