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This week in Illinois business news: what's next for the site of a sold waterpark; a truck smashes into a coffee shop; and a local mattress store says everything must go.

Additionally, a local Oktoberfest celebration promises sculptures made of sausage.

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

• Oktoberfest 2026 Brings Sausage-Sculpting Contest, Pretzel Toss To Woodridge
• $6.6 Million: Joliet Park District Finds Buyer For Splash Station Property, Abandoned In 2018
• Everything Must Go As Dave's Furniture And Mattress Store Clears Way For JCPenney
• 4 Injured After Truck Crashes Into Glencoe Coffee Shop

The Bottom Line

• A South Chicago business is hoping its new quantum computing campus brings growth to the neighborhood.

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Your 3rd Spot To Open First Illinois Location At Schaumburg's Veridian

The Atlanta-based dining and entertainment concept plans a two-level venue with games, bowling, cocktails and an outdoor patio.

La Plaza Taqueria Now Open In Wheaton

La Plaza Taqueria has been open for just over a month at Town Square Wheaton.

Darien Getting Chicago Restaurant Favorite, Replacing Cheesesteak Spot

Chicagoans thought the restaurant was lost for good, then a 20-something brought it back.

More Business News

Joliet Losing 1 Starbucks Coffeeshop This Weekend As Part Of Company's Countrywide Downsizing

Joliet has added several Starbucks locations over the past decade, but now the company realized it has too many coffee shops.

Skokie Theater Celebrates Reopening With Celebrity Show 'I'm Not A Comedian... I'm Lenny Bruce'

"General Hospital's" Ronnie Marmo stars in the show, with "Criminal Minds'" Joe Mantegna directing the reopening production.

7 Masked Suspects Smash Gaming Machines In Buffalo Grove Armed Robbery

Police said the group used sledgehammers to break into several machines at a Lake Cook Road gas station before fleeing with a money box.

Longtime Westmont Store Closing, Owner Retiring

The village says it is buying the property for economic development.

JCPenney Leases Retail Space In Burbank To Replace Ford City Store

Sources tell Patch that JCPenney hopes to reopen by Black Friday in the Dave's Furniture and Mattress Outlet space in Burbank.

Libertyville Rejects Proposed Car Wash Over Location Concerns

Village officials said the proposed car wash was too intensive for the site and did not fit the vision for the South Milwaukee Avenue.

Clarendon Hills Cafe Expected To Open Next Month

It's where "great architecture meets craft coffee," the owner told officials.

Drive-Thru Cannabis Could Be Coming To Plainfield

The dispensary is also now serving registered medical users in Plainfield.

Will Elmhurst 'Kill' Planned Train Station?

Officials pondered the possibility of the new station not happening.

'Abandoned' Gym Trashed During Break-In: Downers Grove Police

Police say the suspects appear to have posted a video online showing them inside the closed gym.

Inaugural 'Naperville Possibility Festival' Planned For October

The festival aims to nurture "genuine connection" among students in high school and college.

Wheaton To Vote On Amending Liquor Code To Include Alcohol-Infused Products

The city council will vote Monday on the amended code, which would include items like whipped cream, gelatin products and popsicles

What’s Haunting Volo Museum?: New Walking Tour Invites Visitors To Investigate

The fall experience takes guests through reported paranormal hot spots, historic Volo Cemetery and a new investigation room.

Man Accused Of Using Employer's Business Credit Card To Place Sports Bets

The 24-year-old man used his employer's credit card without authorization to place $6,000 in sports bets, Palos Heights police said.