IKEA Expands | New Life For Old Funeral Home | More Restaurant Closings: IL Business News

This week in Illinois business news, a brand new IKEA location is moving into the Chicagoland; an old funeral home is undergoing transformation; and the latest updates on nationwide restaurant closures.

Additionally, Fry the Coop is adding wings to its fiery menu for a limited time at all Chiagoland locations.

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

• More Closures Could Be Coming For This Popular Seafood Chain: See IL Locations
• IKEA To Open Third Chicago Area Location In Northern Suburbs
• John Bays Bringing Life Back To Old Tezak's Funeral Home: Photos
• Fry The Coop Offers Deep-Fried Naked Chicken Wings At Chicagoland Locations For A Limited Time

Deal of the Week

The much-anticipated celebration of National Pancake Day at IHOP has come around again. On March 3, customers can enjoy a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes.

More Restaurant News

Ruth's Chris Steak House Announces Open Date For Naperville Location
The steakhouse will be located in the Block 59 complex.

New Mexican Restaurant Aims To Open By April In Wheaton
On Thursday, the city's liquor commission unanimously recommended La Plaza Taqueria's request for a full liquor license.

Meditarenean Fast-Casual Restaurant To Open First Location In McHenry County
CAVA is coming to Crystal Lake.

Batavia Restaurant 1 Of 12 In IL To Win $10K Small Business Grant
The nationwide initiative awards 400 grants of $10,000 to locally significant small businesses across the country.

Casa Catrina Opening, Joliet Has Never Seen Anything Like This Restaurant Before: Photo Gallery
The city worked out a lease agreement to allow Casa Catrina to open its restaurant in Union Station, where MyGrain Brewing used to be.

Who Has Best Pizza In Joliet? We're About To Find Out, Thanks To Zonta Club's Pizza Wars Event
And you can vote on several categories: for Best Sauce, Best Crust, and Best Overall Pizza.

National Fast Food Chain With 200 IL Locations Dramatically Downsizing
A fast food giant that closed hundreds of restaurants in 2024 is about to close hundreds more. Get the details here.

More Business News

Lisle 'Waiting To Hear From Data Center Developer If They Want To Proceed'
Lisle postponed the initial public hearing for a data center after residents flooded village hall.

Lilly Pulitzer Opens In Downtown Naperville
The women's clothing store, known for its brightly colored dresses and patterns, opened Thursday.

New Dutch Bros. Coffee Gets Thumbs Down From Plan Commission
The Crystal Lake City Council will now vote on the proposal in March.

Could Dutch Bros Coffee Come To Oswego? Planning Commission Recommends Approval
The coffee shop, along with a commercial building, could be built on a 2-acre lot at the intersection of Route 34 and Ogden Falls Boulevard.

PGA Tour Superstore Opening Location In Northbrook
The 30,000-square-foot store will offer custom club fittings, practice simulators, and a wide selection of golf apparel and equipment.

Dates Announced For City-Wide Garage Sale
Registration is open for the two-day city-wide garage sale.

3 Businesses Honored With 'Made In Kendall' Designation
The recognition program promotes local manufacturing while celebrating the manufacturers and makers who drive the local economy.

World's Largest Operator Of Indoor Shooting Ranges' Location Up For Sale

Originally called Shoot Point Blank, the Range USA business is located along the frontage road facing Interstate 55.