Business

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce hosted the Local Showcase and Spring Show Thursday in the Convocation Center at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. The event featured over 100 local business with informational booths and activities for attendees.

Don Henderson has been cutting hair since President Dwight D. Eisenhower was in office, and has operated a Sycamore barbershop since “Star Wars” premiered in theaters. But that’s all set to change.

Aura Honey Studio, a Cortland-based beauty salon is poised to expand into an adjoining retail business space after the owner experienced success following the loss of her parents.

Read the transcript from our Walls 102 podcast: Dani Holland interviewed Bill Zenns, Executive Director of the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce about their upcoming event called “Lemonade Day.”

Listen to our latest podcast: Dani Holland interviewed Bill Zenns, Executive Director of the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce about their upcoming event called “Lemonade Day.”

The city of Joliet provided media tours of the former MyGrain Brewing Co. space in Union Station hoping publicity will draw more potential developers.

Tio’s Donuts in Joliet will officially open Thursday with a ribbon cutting.

IMF warns of worsened U.S. and global growth amid Trump’s tariffs and uncertainty

Culver’s of Rock Falls will host a share night from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, when a percentage of sales and all cash donations will be donated by the Rock Falls senior class to Dylan Wescott and his family as he recovers from a sports accident.

Discount Planet, which only recently opened at 206 N. Kinzie Ave. and 265 N. Industrial Dr., both in Bradley, will soon be the occupant at the former Big Lots, 185 S. Kennedy Drive.

Akima Beauty salon and spa is now open in downtown Joliet

Abby Meeks, Austin Day and Joya Katner were recently promoted to shift leaders at Culver’s of Dixon.

Mercedes-Benz is opening a new dealership at 541 S. Weber Road, in Roemeoville.

The Joliet City Center Partnership and 11 downtown businesses are celebrating the 1980s on May 3.

Joliet area coffee houses worry about meeting demands and keeping down costs with tariffs, supply chain issues, and climate change .

Constellation Energy, owner of the Byron Nuclear Power Station, plans to invest about $355 million in a lengthy project that will increase the site's power output and extend the life of the facility and its equipment.

Sugarbakers serves more than 60 cocktails and over 20 martinis, along with 60 different wines, and just as many bourbons, by the bottle, glass or flight.

Living Lands & Waters, headquartered in East Moline, aids in the protection, preservation and restoration of the natural environment of the nation’s major rivers and their watersheds.

Jitters coffee shop in downtown Joliet is now serving a beverage that pays homage to Joliet Central High School and its Steelmen mascot.

Terrabis, a multi-state cannabis operator with a Dixon location, has announced the launch of its high-potency flower in the Illinois market.

Lemont High School senior Matthew Bechtlofft earned his first state championship in the graphic design competition at the Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference

Stocks fell further after Powell’s remarks. The broad S&P 500 index dropped more than 2% in afternoon trading.

The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports

Located at 3512 E. Lincolnway in Sterling, Boots and Boujee Boutique offers one-of-a-kind “boho, new-vibe” inspired shirts, jeans, boots, hats, lingerie, jackets and jewelry.

The Lockport City Council on Wednesday will review plans for a new auto repair shop and 7-Brew coffee kiosk.

Check out our photos from Boots and Boujee Boutique in Sterling

Jiffy Lube has opened a new location at 682 E, Lincoln Hwy. in New Lenox.

Hamilton Loft in Lockport is available for public and private events, workshops, brand pop-ups, photos shoots and meetings.

A DeKalb panel is preliminarily backing plans to rezone a Grove Street building that once housed a motorbike seller, in hopes of helping the building’s owner market the vacant space for new business.

White Fence Farm has added three new food items to its carryout menu at its four locations.

Spencer Aurand, former business manager at Dixon Stage Left, will fill the role previously filled by Darren Mangler. Aurand left Stage Left a couple months ago and decided to move back to theater when the Dixon theater board approached him about the position.

The Lockport Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve plans for a Wendy's restaurant on Tuesday.

Trump administration exempts smartphones and laptops from tariffs, aiding tech firms

Chicago toy company faces massive tariff hikes, risking production and jobs

Nik & Ivy's Brewing Company in Lockport will host a spring artisan market with food and live music on Saturday, April 12.

Wing Snob, a nationally branded wing restaurant, will be opening a location in Romeoville along Weber Road this summmer.

U.S. stocks dove Thursday and surrendered a chunk of their historic gains from the day before as President Donald Trump’s trade war continues to threaten the economy

Ashley, the largest furniture store brand in North America, will officially open its newest retail store on April 12 in Gurnee.

The city of Joliet seeks developer to put downtown buildings back to use.

Made in Plano, the "Coolest Thing Made in Illinois" is a pump that was recently used to fight wildfires in California

U.S. stocks soared to one of their best days in history on a euphoric Wall Street Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he would back off on most of his tariffs temporarily, as investors had so desperately hoped he would

A sign proclaiming, “Coming soon – The Pancake House" hangs off the fence near its new home at 3147 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet.

The owners of The Dirty Bird 815, a staple Sycamore fried chicken restaurant, will soon open up a new food venture in the city’s downtown area.

U.S. stocks dove Tuesday following another stunning reversal, with Wall Street veering from a huge gain at the opening of trading to more losses at the close, because investors still have no idea what to make of President Donald Trump’s trade war

The park is part of the city’s $300 million multiphase Riverfront Reimagined project.

Matthew Hicks, who also teaches building trades at the Whiteside Area Career Center and owns a construction business, built the 13-hole course. It will have a grand opening Saturday, April 12.

Check out our photos of the new 9th Hole Mini Golf & More in Sterling

Cordes Brothers Towing at 151 Linden will offer services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment and moving supplies.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 7 featured Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dallas Knack discussing upcoming chamber events including a Keystone Young Business speed networking seminar April 16.

President Donald Trump remained defiant on Monday as global markets continued plunging after his tariff announcement last week