Business

Joliet eyes moving City Hall away from the river, building five-story buildings, and other options as part of its downtown redevelopment.

Sullivan's Tavern in DeKalb is celebrating 80 years in business. To commemorate this milestone, the owners are holding a celebratory event Saturday with food and live entertainment.

An Ottawa-based pizzeria is opening a second location in downtown DeKalb, expected to open in June, owner Tim Cottingim said. “It’s a different type of pizza than American-style pizza,” he said.

The District Salon Suites, will occupy the nearly 4,000 square foot building, located at 201 W. Hydraulic Street. The building was purchased by The Williams Group in September 2024.

The Streator Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new Executive Director, Derek Barichello, who will also be head of the Streator Area CEO program

Walmart’s first quarter profit slipped and it said it must raise prices due to higher costs from tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump

Sought Out Grounds is a new coffee shop in downtown Joliet that plans to pair live music with a diverse menu.

The iconic Rock Falls barbershop is getting a new home. The new location will be fully wheelchair accessible and ADA-compliant, offering expanded amenities, including additional barber stations, a dedicated employee break room and a private manager’s office.

Now set for May 21, Lion Electric Company is auctioning off its Joliet production plant just two years after Gov. JB Pritzker joined a big grand opening celebration. Meanwhile, the Herscher School District faces uncertainty over future servicing of its 25 Lion-C electric buses.

The Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce hosting a ribbon cutting for john greene Realtor on Wednesday.

Tyler Felder’s classic car and hot rod shop, Steel Town Speed, specializes in custom restorations, performance upgrades and full ground-up builds.

Over 230 people filled Jennifer's Garden at 555 Gore Road in Morris Monday morning for the annual Grundy Economic Development Council Legislative Breakfast, where local representatives answered questions from an audience made up of the local business community.

Gov. JB Prirtzker four years ago announced Lion Electric, now closed, was coming to Joliet. On Tuesday, he announced that a different Canadian electric bus manufacturer is coming to Peoria.

Consumer prices rose 2.3% in April from a year ago, the Labor Department said Tuesday, down from 2.4% in March and the smallest increase in more than four years

The Grundy Economic Development Commission hosted its annual Legislative Breakfast Monday morning, where local legislators were able to answer questions from the business community.

U.S. stocks are leaping Monday after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce in their trade war.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the U.S. agreed to drop its 145% tariff rate on Chinese goods by 115 percentage points to 30%, while China agreed to lower its rate on U.S. goods by the same amount to 10%

EquipmentShare construction equipment company is opening a new operation in Rockdale south of Joliet.

A Las Vegas-based commercial real estate firm announced its interest in Bolingbrook's outdoor shopping center The Promenade.

Gallaher Sourdough is a Plainfield organic homemade sourdough baker using all organic grains.

Russ Shuck is closing his automotive service business. He will continue to offer towing services.

A Malta couple behind a horror-themed coffee shop is eying a September grand opening. The venue, once it opens, would make for the first of its kind in DeKalb.

Longtime Dixon mechanic Russ Shuck of Russ' Automotive Service has closed his auto repair business after a 55-plus-year career. Shuck will continue to run the towing side of the business.

The Northern Illinois Foot and Ankle Specialists welcomed community members and the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce for a tour of their Yorkville practice.

Two new Jack in the Box restaurants will open in Will County this summer.

The winner may use the winnings to expand his classic car collection.

New Lenox is holding a “Bring on Spring" shop local promotion at more than 20 locations through Sunday.

Joliet approves liquor license for future Tru by Hilton hotel outside Louis Joliet Mall.

Designed to be used as a Mother’s Day gift, locally grown hanging baskets are available for $30.

President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China from 145% to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting among top U.S. and Chinese trade officials as he looks to deescalate the trade war

A 7 Brew representative told Joliet city officials that it plans to build both on Jefferson Street and Plainfield Road.

Ladd welcomed Amore Pizzeria to town.

The new Elwood location allows Hardings Inc. to offer Hyundai equipment to Chicago area customers.

President Donald Trump has agreed to cut tariffs on U.K. autos, steel and aluminum in a planned trade deal with Britain, which would buy more American beef and streamline its customs process for goods from the United States

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, brushing off President Donald Trump’s demands to lower borrowing costs, and said that the risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen

Disney posted solid profits and revenue in the second quarter as its domestic theme parks thrived and the company added well over a million subscribers to its streaming service

U.S. stocks closed lower Tuesday as quarterly results show more companies are scrubbing their forecasts for upcoming profits because of uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs

Shorewood recently issued a new business license to Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group for a medical practice in Shorewood.

Features of the Joliet luncheon include a style show from Brianna Lynn’s Boutique in Morris and the “Mayhem to Miracles” testimony from author and speaker Delores Liesner.

The bank provides lending, deposit, trust and wealth management services throughout northwest Illinois from locations in Prophetstown, Geneseo, Morrison and Mount Carroll.   

Lion Electric Company is auctioning off its Joliet production plant just two years after Gov. JB Pritzker joined a big grand opening celebration.

The Joliet City Council on Tuesday will consider a drive-thru permit for a 7 Brew near the Louis Joliet Mall.

American employers added a better-than-expected 177,000 jobs in April as the job market showed resilience in the face of President Donald Trump’s trade wars

Apple CEO Tim Cook said Thursday that the majority of iPhones sold in the U.S. in the current fiscal quarter will be sourced from India, while iPads and other devices will come from Vietnam as the company works to avoid the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on its business

Stefan Bjes, who has more than two decades of law enforcement experience, will start as security director for Plainfield schools on May 27.

State Rep. Brad Fritts congratulated owner Ashley Bick for her continued hard work and noted that she had recently purchased a catering truck to support her expanding restaurant operations.

General Motors is lowering its profit expectations for the year as the carmaker braces for a potential impact from auto tariffs as high as $5 billion in 2025

McDonald’s store traffic fell unexpectedly in the first quarter as economic uncertainty weighed on diners

Marketing director for Joliet casino talks about changes coming at new Hollywood Casino under construction.

Nick Giannasi, president and chief executive officer of of Unbroken Family Counseling will discuss “Lonely at the Top: The Science of Decision Making” at HopScotch and Vine located at 24047 W. Lockport St. in Plainfield.