Store Closes After 165 Years | Titanic Exhibit Floods | Jewel To Pay $773M: IL Business News

This week in Illinois business news, a county's oldest business is closing; a Titanic exhibit follows in the famed ship's footsteps; and Jewel-Osco's owners to pay $773 million in opioid crisis settlement.

Additionally, tenants in a beleaguered suburban mall were forced to vacate due to serious safety issues.

Check out this week's top headlines for Illinois business news on Patch:

• Flooding Damages Titanic Exhibit At Volo Museum On Anniversary Of Ship’s Sinking
• Is This The End Of Ford City Mall?
• Jewel-Osco Owners Owe $773M In Opioid Crisis Settlement: IL Attorney General
• 'We Will Miss You:' Beidelman Furniture Announces Closure After 165 Years

Deal of the Week

In celebration of 4/20, several companies are rolling out deals for when the munchies hit on Monday, including:

• Insomnia Cookies - Rewards members can buy four cookies and get two free for in-store and pickup orders.
• Wingstop - The Wingstop Hot Box is back, offering customers a meal that includes three tenders or eight wings on a bed of fries with a 20-ounce drink.

More Restaurant News

Crystal Lake McDonald’s Set To Be Demolished, Rebuilt

City officials approved plans to replace the longtime Route 14 location with a modernized building and updated drive-thru.

Oberweis, Giordano's Partner For New Concept In Naperville: Report

The popular pizza and ice cream brands are joining forces with a dining concept that's the first of its kind.

Pizza! Pizza! Little Caesars Criminal Investigation By Joliet Police Leads To Felony Charge For Employee

Patch's latest exclusive involving a Joliet theft.

CBD-Frosted Cupcakes, Pizza And Tenders: Mokena's SunKissed Greenz Celebrates Store's 3rd Anniversary, 420

Mokena's SunKissed Greenz is ready to celebrate the shop's 3rd anniversary, in conjunction with 420.

Burr Ridge Criticizes Restaurant Chain Over Code Issue

An official said the company's failure to seek a permit "really bothers me."

Restaurant Week Kicks Off April 20 In Lisle

This year, more than two dozen restaurants will offer special menus and discounts for Lisle Restaurant Week.

Mendocino Farms Opening First Suburban Location In Vernon Hills

California-based sandwich and salad chain will open April 21 at Mellody Farm, expanding beyond its two Chicago restaurants.

Restaurant Chain Coming To Hinsdale Train Station

It would replace an eatery that concerned the former village president.

2 Chain Eateries May Come To Darien

They would replace an old restaurant that closed in 2024.

More Business News

Plans Approved For New 7 Brew Coffee Location In St. Charles

The drive-thru coffee chain is one step closer to expanding locally, according to media reports.

Joliet Gains A Uni Uni On Essington Road: 'Thank You For Choosing Joliet'

The grand opening for Joliet's new Uni Uni will take place this Friday.

Starbucks Rolls Out Chicago-Area Cafe Makeovers With Suburban Locations Part Of Major Expansion

More than 90 coffeehouses have been updated across Chicagoland as nearly 200 stores are set for a redesign by September.

Retail Chain Closing All Locations, Including 4 In IL

The chain's last day in business was Monday.

Illinoisans Could Receive $102 Payout From Trader Joe's Class Action Settlement: See If You Qualify

The plaintiff claimed Trader Joe's printed the first six and last four digits of credit or debit cards on receipts for a few months in 2019.

Dutch Bros Coffee Plans New Drive-Thru Location In Algonquin

The proposed shop on Randall Road would be the company's second location in McHenry County if approved.

Coffee Shop Planned for Darien Shopping Center

It would be in a new standalone building, featuring a drive-thru.

New Business Taking Over Soon-To-Be-Closing Galowich YMCA: Joliet City Officials Review This Plan

The petitioner intends to partner with local youth organizations to promote youth athletics and to fully use all amenities of the facility.

St. Charles Spring Shop Crawl Returns With Deals At 25 Local Stores

Shoppers can visit participating businesses April 25 to 26 and enter to win one of two grand prizes valued at more than $300.

New Darien Chain Store Opens Friday

It is going in the spot of Joann Fabrics, which closed last summer.

Velvet Stitch House, A New Needlepoint Shop, Is Coming To Evanston

Founded by Evanston local Becca Zikakis, the shop will combine needlepoint retail with community events.

Real Estate 'King' Retires After Nearly 5 Decades, But Family 'Keeps The Kroll Name Going'

Mokena's Tony and Mary Kroll may be retired from real estate, but their legacy of hard work continues with a second, third generation.

$10M Burr Ridge Estate Targeted For New Development

A developer wants to turn the property into a 55-and-over subdivision. The motto is "Downsize Without Compromise."

Willowbrook To Get Chain Grocery Store, Set For Long-Vacant Site

The chain has more than 600 locations across the country, including 23 in Illinois.

Large Elmhurst Employer Plans Big Expansion; More Workers Expected

Hundreds more employees will work on site after the project, the company said.