Plus: Illinois faces a staggering budget deficit early in the fiscal year, and a coffee shop with devoted fans is coming to the Chicagoland.
Plaza del Lago's ever-growing collection of shops has gotten bigger, furthering the shopping destination's transformation.
Plus: the first solar café in the country opening soon, and restaurants that define the best of dining culture today.
A popular toy brand with a loyal global customer base has opened up a permanent store in Chicago.
The café will soon offer drip coffee, espresso drinks and more while customers get personalized solar energy quotes.
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The KFC and Taco Bell locations that closed in Sandwich and Yorkville will reopen as standalone Taco Bell restaurants, according to reports.
Runner's Republic and 3rd Coast Lyfestyle, both owned by Matthew Abitbol, are located at The Glen Town Center.
The new location will house nearly 50 vendors on one floor spanning 8,000 square feet.
The restaurant took over the downtown Oswego space formerly occupied by Tap House Grill.
The popular brunch spot aims to enhance the mixed-use appeal of Wilmette's luxury Optima Verdana Apartments.
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The nearly 100-year-old ice cream brand is opening its first Winnetka shop this month.
The sub sandwich shop opened in Geneva, neighboring Great Clips and Walgreens at the corner of Bricher Road.
A billionaire and a Bulls player show up for the opening celebration.
A "high-end" sports memorabilia and card shop is being launched in town.
The new SPACE 519 location at Plaza del Lago will feature fashion, beauty and home collections as well as three food concepts.
The Lockport location, at 460 Summit Drive, recently held its grand opening weekend.
Bay 54 is the latest venture from the team behind The Lewis, the 1970s-inspired cocktail lounge in St. Charles.
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The ribbon cutting will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 8.
A Winnetka location of Brazilian Lymph Spa, known for lymphatic drainage and body sculpting, is set to open later this year.
The cooking studio would offer different types of cooking classes, as well as a lounge and bar.
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The North Shore shopping center is set to welcome 13 new businesses starting this month as part of its revival, officials announced.
For its menu, Wok'd will be offering lots of gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options, as well as some classic cocktails.
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The "high-end and designer consignment" store offers luxury fashion for more accessible prices.
The owner of Evanston's Paris Baguette said she saw a need for a comfortable place with quality sweet treats in the community.
The fast-casual restaurant chain offers Mediterranean-inspired bowls, pitas, dips and dressings.
Your chance to get free smoothies for one year is coming up this weekend at the grand opening of a new Evanston smoothie cafe.
It'll be the restaurant's sixth location in the Chicagoland area.
The highly anticipated grocery store, along with a fuel center, will open at the corner of 119th Street and Route 59 in Plainfield.
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Trustees approved the plans in February for the 5 acres of vacant land at the corner of Route 34 and Kendall Point Drive in Oswego.
The practice specializes in integrative primary care and offers dedicated medical care and rehabilitation of pets.
The popular bookstore chain plans to open a new store in Connecticut this month and has confirmed plans for more store openings in 2025.
The popular bookstore chain plans to open a new store in Southbury this month and has confirmed plans for more store openings in 2025.
The new business is located on Waukegan Road next to Trader Joe's.
This suburban donut shop has made more than 100 million donuts and where to find the best burger in the state: IL Business news this week.
