Business

U.S. automakers worry that President Donald Trump’s agreement to tariff Japanese vehicles at 15% would put them at a competitive disadvantage, saying they will face steeper import taxes on steel, aluminum and parts than their competitors

AllenForce will host a grand opening for its Veteran Wellness & Recreation Center in Joliet on Friday.

President Donald Trump announced a trade framework with Japan on Tuesday, placing a 15% tax on goods imported from that nation

Equipped with a mobile kitchen, a hungry customer base, a dream and a meat smoker gifted to them at their wedding, Courtney and Dantrion Dodd hit the road with their barbecue and have not looked back since.

Scooter's Coffee will celebrate the grand opening of its new Lockport location at the intersection of 7th and 9th streets in August.

As part of the new redevelopment agreement, the city will reimburse M5 up to $958,000 for eligible costs tied to the rehabilitation of the former Starlight’s Theatre & Lounge and Amcore Bank.

Work began this week on a lift station in Wonder Lake, part of a project that will bring municipal water and sewer to 61 parcels on Hancock Drive, potentially spurring economic development in the village

Derek Kessinger opened a State Farm agency at 445 W. Walnut St., Oglesby, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Goldwater Care in Spring Valley recently cut the ribbon at its location at 1300 N. Greenwood St., Spring Valley.

Dunk’s Bar & Grill is now open at 510 Chicago Ave. in Dixon.

Opened in 1914, St. Mary's Cement plant at 1914 White Oaks Lane in Dixon is being demolished.

The New Chalet in Ottawa will be changing hands.

Many factors including drought and cattle prices have contributed to that decline. And now the emergence of a pesky parasite in Mexico and the prospect of widespread tariffs may further reduce supply and raise prices

Nori Sushi & Grill joins other new businesses that have opened in Oswego recently, including Candy Cloud, which sells a variety of beverage options along with other items.

Renovations are underway at Debo Ace Hardware in Peru.

The latest Crumbl cookies location for owners Derek and Michelle Hincks opened today in Bradley.

Kaley Dilley and Anna Weygand had wanted to open a little shop in Ottawa since they were kids — and this year, the opportunity came.

Joliet OKs beer sales at new Fry the Coop restaurant in Joliet.

In addition to offering apparel and other items, owner Alicia Percudani serves clients with a commercial direct-to-film printer at Main Street Tees.

State Rep. Bradley Fritts, R-Dixon, has recognized M. Thomas Suits Law Office in Polo with his July 2025 local business highlight award.

It’s less than 22 weeks before Christmas, a time when businesses that make and sell consumer goods usually nail down their holiday orders and prices

Solstice of Joliet will host “Lunch & Learn Community Tours” through July 30.

Village trustees approved $21,981 in grant funding to help offset building and construction costs for Taco Dále Cantina to open in the space that had previously housed Tap House Grill in downtown Oswego.

Customers at McHenry's Preserved Peculiarities can find bugs mounted under glass, dioramas of dried flowers and butterflies, animal skulls, rabbits feet from real rabbits, tattooed pigs ears, and exotic animal mounts.

A luxury home construction and remodeling company is celebrating 25 years in Geneva.

First Secure Community Bank has been in the Joliet community for seven years and recently celebrated with an outdoor party at the bank.

Attendees will learn how to qualify for workforce funding and network with African American Business Association members.

Collecting 20 or more signatures/stamps will entitle diligent seekers’ entry into a grand-prize drawing for Waldo books and other prizes, including gift cards and other goodies. All participants are welcome to attend the celebration party at Books on First at 1 p.m. Aug. 2.

A higher sales tax for Woodstock was approved by the City Council. Find out how much shoppers will pay when that kicks in.

At the July 15 Oswego Village Board meeting, trustees unanimously approved Bay 54’s request for $71,208 in financial assistance from the village

The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual legislative briefing Wednesday with state Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Cherry Valley, and state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore.

The Shorewood distribution center for IG Design Group Americas, Inc. announced layoffs will be coming in August, according to the Illinois Department of Commerce’s June WARN report.

Three Wishes has been named the Streator Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month for July

The community group formerly known as Keystone has officially rebranded as Sauk Valley Under 40, reflecting a renewed commitment to building community, connection and leadership opportunities for young adults throughout the Sauk Valley region.

Shaw Local reporter Joey Weslo sat down for a chat with Kristen Desler, assistant director of Batavia MainStreet, to learn more about this year’s featured artisans

The City of Lockport has released an online survey for community members to offer feedback for the city's strategic plan.

Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, core inflation increased 2.9% in June from a year earlier, up from 2.8% in May

Eyemart Express, a national optical retailer dedicated to providing focused eyecare at an affordable price, is expanding to northern Illinois with a location along Sycamore Road in DeKalb.

The fast-food giant already is renovating a former Arby's on Rt. 59 in Joliet and plans to take over another former Arby's on Jefferson Street as it maps out a return to the Chicago region.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Monday requiring Illinois agencies to draft recommendations to respond to tariffs being implemented by President Donald Trump

At the new destination for breakfast, lunch and dinner, familiar staff members are part of the wholly reimagined space that housed longtime restaurant R-Place at TravelCenters of America in Morris.

The Village of Shorewood recently issued licenses for four businesses, two of them home-based.

Local first-time author and former librarian Noah Hollinger will debut his fantasy book “The Storyteller’s Guild: The Bag of Secrets” at a book signing 1 p.m. July 26 at Barnes & Noble in Oswego.

A coffee stop inside a Sycamore grocery store will serve its final cup of joe this weekend. Caribou Coffee at the Sycamore Hy-Vee will close Sunday.

A Joliet woman has been ordered to pay back $20,000 after she pleaded guilty to defrauding a federal COVID-19 pandemic relief program in 2021. 

Most sales will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. but variations in time will be listed on the map.

Wela Financial is now opened at 1419 Cannonball Trail in Yorkville.

Several dog-friendly Will County restaurants allow dogs and owners to dine on their patios together – and some venues offer specialty dog-friendly entrees, too.

A Business After Hours hosted by the Village of Bradley at the 315 Sports Park will be held Wednesday.

Bay 54 is being proposed by the same group that currently owns and operates The Lewis, a ‘70s inspired cocktail lounge located in downtown St. Charles.