Business

The Zonta Club of the Joliet Area has named Terri Taylor, owner of Persona Grata in Shorewood, as its Woman of the Year.

A new Italian steakhouse is coming to downtown DeKalb.

Celebrating the synergy between the community and Yorkville’s businesses, more than 80 competitors laced up their bowling shoes, hitting the alleys with a few of their spare friends. Sixteen teams joined the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce at Pinz Entertainment Center.

National discount retailer Dollar Tree recently opened a new store in Shorewood.

Prime Healthcare outlines losses at its hospitals in Joliet and Kankakee in response to Illinois senators.

Prime Healthcare says it is consolidating certain positions, and jobs will be offered elsewhere.

The runway is being set with expression and empowerment taking center-stage for Batavia’s celebration of Pride Month. Showcasing the business community’s advocacy for diversity, a fashion show is taking place 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on June 27.

Jessica Wathen, school director of Yorkville’s new The Children’s Courtyard, knows how to celebrate a ribbon-cutting – with alpacas, ice cream and face painting. The school offers infant care, preschool and before and after school programs for up to 170 kids.

A Plainfield woman will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the “Longest Marathon as a Quiz Master.” beginning Saturday, June 7.

Hiring fell from a revised 147,000 in April, the Department of Labor said Friday. The unemployment rate stayed at 4.2%

Diversified Sheet Metal has been named the Streator Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Business of the Month for June.

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

A Sterling woman has turned her passion for holistic wellness into a thriving business. Amber + Smoke Botanical Skincare + More offers a curated collection of botanical skin, hair and beauty products that are chemical-free, sustainably sourced and handmade.

The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce’s Boulevard Banner Program is a “high-impact, budget-friendly way” for local businesses to showcase themselves while promoting the community. More than 140 of them are now on display.

Sometimes for that one special event, you need a venue you can customize to fit your tailor needs. Owners Earl and Stephanie Holmes celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Blank SL8 Events, a multi-purpose venue for everything from birthday parties to wedding and baby showers.

Eager customers lined up outside electronics stores in Tokyo hours in advance to collect their pre-ordered Nintendo Switch 2 video game consoles

Joliet City Manager Beatty says free-parking plan should be ready for City Council vote in two weeks. But putting it in place will take longer.

On Monday night, Opportunity DeKalb wrapped up the completion of programming for Breakthrough Community Business Academy's second cohort by hosting a graduation ceremony.

The event features coloring contests, farm animals from Happy Little Hooves, giveaways, Scoopie appearances, $6 Kid Meals, and touch-a-tractor.

Henry Ace Hardware is celebrating its grand opening Friday through Sunday.

The menu at Rivers Edge in Marseilles is Italian inspired with popular menu items including firecracker shrimp and their Brussels sprouts appetizer, the owners said.

After 34 years of providing eye care to patients, Dr. Donald Marion has retired.

Keegan Shirley owns Gleam Team, a commercial and residential window-washing business he runs with several of his friends and fellow Dixon High School athletes.

NSG Group recently announced its newest photovoltaic solar array at Pilkington, its Ottawa facility, which will supply about 3.9 gigawatt hours of renewable electricity annually.

A retail clothing and home goods department store is coming to Northland Shopping Center in DeKalb, according to a city announcement Wednesday.

Kenley Wilson, who will begin studying biology this fall at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with aspirations of becoming an optometrist, has been awarded the bank’s $5,000 Student of the Year scholarship.

Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy gives his first State of the City Address, says Joliet is being rebranded as a destination point

Got bud? The city of DeKalb wants to help one local dispensary in making that pitch to consumers easier to act on. DeKalb city leaders moved one step closer this week to allowing Excelleaf Dispensary, 305 E. Locust St., to open what its founders are calling a “tasting room.”

A grungy alternative to DeKalb County’s family entertainment and amusement industry will sling its final axe this weekend. Northern Axeposure, an indoor axe-throwing venue in Sycamore, will close after Sunday.

Inviting guests to take a step back in time to the grandeur and splendor of a bygone era, the Victorian Fox curated full-house rental in downtown St. Charles celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 27.

The city of Joliet has five proposals for former MyGrain space, and Mistwood wants to extend its lease at the Grand Ballroom.

Chet's Hair Studio took root on Jefferson Street 70 years ago and will celebrate its milestone anniversary on Sunday. The community is invited.

Stubbz Galley, located in the South Shore Boat Club, 2380 Water St., Peru was opened May 1, 2025, and offers a full menu for lunch and dinner.

A key U.S. inflation gauge slowed last month as President Donald Trump’s tariffs have yet to noticeably push up prices, while American incomes jumped

Discover Dixon has launched the city's 2025 banner design: “Rooted in Pride. Vision in Bloom. Future in Motion."

The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.2% annual pace from January through March, the first drop in three years

The new Joliet casino will open months ahead of schedule, Penn Entertainment said

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.

A federal trade court on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law

Ladd Lanes, 212 S. Main St. in Ladd, announces its summer hours.

Trinkets & Treasures has opened in a newly renovated storefront at 409 E. Main St. in downtown Streator.

Biggby Coffee quick service coffee shop in Shorewood is now under new ownership, according to the village of Shorewood.

Sam’s Pizza is hosting a block party Sunday to celebrate 50 years.

Lois’ Kitchen farmstand is open for the season. She’ll have pies, breads, cookies, jams, jellies and pickles, among other items.

Gold Rice Authentic Tai Food has found a new location, but it’s not yet open.

Bolingbrook’s CosMc’s will close in late June, less than 2 years after opening with much hype, McDonald’s said in a statement.

A measure of Americans’ short-term expectations for their income, business conditions and the job market jumped 17.4 points to 72.8, but remained below 80, which can signal a recession ahead

Horizon House of Illinois Valley Inc. marked the culmination of the Horizon House United Future Building Project with an Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Janet & June is a boutique women’s clothing store owned by Sarah Bohm of Walnut. The store carries a vibrant collection of women’s clothing inspired by 90s and Y2K fashion, full of bold colors, fun patterns and statement pieces.

Shay’s Hair Studio opens in Peru