Business

A trip to Tammen Treeberry Farm in Wilmington has been a holiday tradition for generations of Will County area families seeking that perfect Christmas tree.

Steel Mill Coffee Co., a locally inspired coffee brand, has announced the grand opening of its new coffee wall at Sophie’s Cafe in Sterling.

Realtopia Real Estate Inc. in Lockport recently raised $2,824 for Honor Flight Chicago.

Donald Trump says he can’t guarantee his promised tariffs on key U.S. foreign trade partners won’t raise prices for American consumers

Chicago Lab Grown Diamonds & Jewelry recently opened at 301 Vertin Blvd. in Shorewood.

State and local officials say tax incentives were never delivered as job numbers fell short.

X-Golf Shorewood is geared to golfers of all levels: experienced, beginning golfers and even non-golfers, according to owner Jeff Bass.

Around the inner workings of restaurants since being a small boy, it would be fair to say Tommy Vasilakis has seen it all

Another bar is coming to downtown Cary that will also operate an outdoor mobile space at the future community plaza.

The Will County Center for Economic Development gave its annual report at a breakfast at the Bolingbrook Golf Club Friday, addressing issues of housing, business development, and employment in the county.

Crystal Lake City Council postpones the consideration of a 5% self-storage facility rental tax after industry leaders push back.

America’s job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from the previous month, when the effects of strikes and hurricanes had sharply diminished employers’ payrolls

Scooter’s Coffee will celebrate its grand opening in New Lenox on Friday with a ribbon-cutting and special offers.

Steve Buresh said he’s planned some amazing cookies for December at his cookie store in Plainfield.

With winter coming, Batavia will soon be home to an indoor pickleball facility.

Dixon's Fresh Finds Boutique, which celebrated its first anniversary last month, offers high-end women’s fashion clothing from designer labels, such as Birkenstock, Judy Blue and Vervet.

The Portillo’s restaurant in Algonquin is celebrating one year at their location at 1801 S. Randall Road on Tuesday, Dec. 3, with $1 cake slices for guests.

Lions Electric, manufacturer of electric buses and trucks, did not provide details on its future plans for its Joliet factory. Mayor Terry D’Arcy said he believes operations stopped as of Monday.

Dollar Tree opened its fourth store in Kankakee County with the addition of the Bourbonnais location at 1542 N. Convent St. The store opened on Nov. 14.

While the ground did not quake nor did a star fall from the sky, a seismic shift has taken place within the long impoverished community of Pembroke Township

Sam and Laura Strom run Strom Tree Farm on Dixon’s northwest side. The farm grows and sells Christmas trees, a holiday tradition immortalized in song and Christmas cards — firs festooned with baubles and bulbs, and pines packed with presents underneath.

Castle Auto Group, which bought out the Gary Lang Automotive in September 2022, has given the city of McHenry plans for a new Subaru dealership on the company's Route 31 campus.

Woodstock chamber launches promotion to encourage people to support local businesses this holiday.

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago recently awarded a $15,000 grant to Integrity Fire Equipment in Joliet.

Janecek Builders, a family business in St. Charles, is passing ownership to the second generation and changing the business model from custom home construction to custom remodels and renovations.

In a weekend most known for big box store sales and crowded checkout lines, DeKalb County small business owners said they hope shoppers will remember to think of them, too. Between Shop Small Crawl, Merry Market and Fargo Skateboarding's Made in the Midwest, options abound.

“Shop Small Saturday” kicks off in Dixon on Nov. 30 with exclusive shopping deals, prizes and a visit from a pair of authors.

Here's a list of tips to keep shoppers’ personal information safe from online thieves.

Employees volunteer at Northern Illinois Food Bank center.

Smoothie King opened in Crest Hill this week and plans to open in Homer Glen in 2025. The speciality beverage company has several locations open across Will County.

Barrington village trustees gave the green light Monday for a new 110,400-square-foot Porsche dealership on the Motor Werks campus

Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox recently named Karen Gallagher as vice president and chief nursing officer and Mary Ann Palermo as vice president of quality and patient safety.

1st Place Chiropractic is hosting its 22nd annual Food Drive throughout December to benefit the Tri-City Salvation Army, offering over $5,000 in new patient services and a raffle for donors.

MobCraft Brewery and Taproom is closing its location in Woodstock along with its Milwaukee home base.

Memberships for Nik & Ivy Brewing’s 2025 Founders Club are now open, according to the Nik & Ivy Brewing Facebook page.

Holiday shoppers looking to spend their money locally this weekend are invited to DeKalb’s annual Merry Market, a two-day downtown local business shopping spree with more than 40 vendors offering that perfect holiday gift. The market runs Saturday and Sunday.

SommsVintage, a new clothing store in DeKalb, is among area establishments preparing for Small Business Saturday.

The restaurant at 1332 W. Rock Falls Road specializes in serving Detroit-style pizza, burgers, wings and Nashville hot chicken sandwiches.

"Shop local" in downtown Plainfield on Saturday through an artisan fair and a passport event.

Chicken-N-Spice restaurant in Shorewood is now offering chicken on the bone each Wednesday in addition to its signature chicken breast chunks.

Tractor Supply Co.'s new store is at 15700 Lincoln Road in Morrison.

Dario Mercato in Plainfield serves Roman-style pizza by the slice or full sheet, according to its website. Roman-style pizza is a rectangular style of pizza that originated in Rome, Italy.

Extra Space Storage, the self-storage facility on North Richmond Road, will get to expand – after the McHenry City Council initially denied the request but then reconsidered.

Duke's Inferno, which had shared its struggles to remain afloat, announced this week it was closing its doors.

Market Street Pizza serves traditional pizza favorites, in addition to unique specialty varieties.

A passion for the job and a love of family have been fueling a motorcycle repair shop in Sterling for over two decades.

State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, honored a local business this month through her new program to acknowledge excellent businesses throughout northwest Illinois.

Nothing Bundt Cakes opened its doors in Crystal Lake this week and will be hosting a grand opening celebration Saturday with giveaways and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

FIT Foundation in Crest Hill is encouraging residents to visit Fitfoundation4u.com to help provide Thanksgiving dinners for first responders. Go to Donate a Meal to a Joliet Police officer.

RE/MAX’s local Plano branch is ready to meet clients at its new location at 115 S. Center Street, Plano. The agency is seeking new realtors to join the growing office.