Business

Angie Aegerter is the owner of the Fit Foundation in Crest Hill, a meal prep company with more than 100 “clean eating” recipes in rotation, along with healthy deli-style choices.

Crystal Boehm’s body care business is sailing full steam ahead, anchored in Sterling and steered by passion.

Childerguild Gift Shop at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox is celebrating 75 years of raising money for the hospital’s women’s and children’s services.

Kari Carpenter owns The Midwest Mercantile, which sells a collection of carefully curated, “giftable” items at the Shoppes at Grandon Plaza in downtown Sterling.

A Downers Grove has switched careers and bought a franchise of Caring Transitions, which assists people in downsizing and relocation.

Apple Butter and Shugie’s has a new home in downtown Morris, where spacious new quarters offer a fresh shopping experience.

CIEL at Plainfield offers assisted living and memory care apartments. It is now recognized as a Certified Parkinson Disease Care community,

Starting June 20, Yolkville Cafe in Yorkville will be featuring an all new senior menu designed to the tastes of their loyal customers, and an all new catering menu.

What started as a simple desire to avoid disposable Christmas wrapping paper has become Leigh Alan Designs, an enterprise founded on reuse and resourcefulness.

The Joliet City Council unanimously approved a settlement agreement on Friday to resolve litigation involving the city and two warehouse developers.

Alibi Bar and Grill in downtown St. Charles will close its doors by end of July, to make way for new arcade bar Rec Haus, new business owner Erik Gilly said.

Tap House Grill, which had been in business in downtown Oswego since 2008, on Feb. 24 closed its doors.

Two of the three owners of Excelleaf, Maria Davis and Crystal Anderson spoke Friday at the marijuana dispensary in DeKalb, about how business has been since opening in December of 2023 and their future, including the upcoming debut of the tasting room.

AFNA announced the launch of a new production line at its Toluca facility, adding more than 80 new jobs and bringing the plant’s total workforce to over 350.

Spex Expressions will hold a grand opening at its new 6,600-square-foot facility in DeKalb this month, and the public is invited. A ribbon cutting and event is planned for June 26.

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant is now open at 16344 Boulevard Place in Plainfield.

The STC Six breweries will launch their 2025 collaborative beer, a West Coast Pilsner benefiting Support Over Stigma, at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling in St. Charles.

Making an inventive variety of sourdough loaves among her creations, Alli Daugherty of Morris is known for popular breads including Classic Original Sourdough, Cheesy Jalapeño, Smoked Gouda and Everything Bagel.

“Day” Jones interviews Derrick Barichello about his transition from working with The Times and NewsTribune to the Streator Chamber of Commerce and the chamber’s upcoming events

A celebration of homemade, homegrown and handcrafted specialties, the Blackberry Lane Farmstand in Channahon features an array of local artisans’ products from functional to edible.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels, the Labor Department said Wednesday.

After turning the social media buzz they got from proclaiming support for immigrants into a fundraiser for people in need, two sisters behind a DeKalb flower shop announced their donation total Tuesday. Funds will go to DeKalb Migrant Aid, they said.

As we reach the halfway mark of 2025, the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry reflects on the memorable milestones celebrated so far and look forward to those still to come.

The City Council votes Tuesday on free 2-hour street parking in downtown Joliet.

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

But mayor said the city plans to revitalize the commercial district in and around Joliet's indoor mall. New hotel opened Thursday, and retail is still coming.

Commerce Bank has opened a new commercial banking office at 2730 Caton Farm Road in Joliet.

Distinct Visual Solutions, makers of banners, promotional products, signs, stickers, vehicle lettering and wall graphics, has found a new location in Joliet.

The Joliet City Council on Tuesday will consider a proposal that provides for free street parking up to two hours on downtown streets.

Carnitas Moroleon De Don Jose Mexican Restaurant will be located at 2141 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet.

Elston Psychotherapy is a full-service mental health practice offering psychotherapy to clients of all ages and backgrounds.

Hollywood Casino is hiring as it prepares to open a new Joliet casino in August.

The Heavy Metal Summer Experience gives high school aged students interested in the trades an opportunity to learn through hands-on training. The program is offered through a partnership between the DeKalb Chamber Foundation and DeKalb Mechanical.

Consumer prices increased 2.4% in May compared with a year ago, according to a Labor Department report released Wednesday

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the United States will get magnets and rare earth minerals from China under a new trade deal and that tariffs on Chinese goods will go to 55%

Shares of General Motors rose before the opening bell after announcing plans to invest $4 billion to shift some production from Mexico to U.S. manufacturing plants as the automaker navigates tariffs that could drive prices higher

The Michaels Companies, Inc. has acquired JOANN’s intellectual property and private label brands, Michaels announced on June 5.

The event will be presented by Ryan Gleason, senior manager of Government Affairs of the Great Lakes Region at the United States Chamber of Commerce, and Andrew Cunningham, executive director of Infrastructure and director of Legislative Relations, Illinois Chamber of Commerce.

Uptown Grill is celebrating 40 years of business in downtown La Salle this month.

Two Streatorites reopened the West Side Cafe, 101 Armory Court, this week. Jeff and Ginger Walter opened the cafe Monday after it closed less than a year ago.

Consultant hired to review effectives of city's six tax-increment financing zones aimed at promoting development.

Monsignor James Kruse has left the Magi Baby Closet and been reassigned from his post at St. Louis Parish in Princeton.

China’s exports to the United States fell 35% in May from a year earlier, new customs data show

Prime Healthcare says it is consolidating certain positions, and jobs will be offered elsewhere.

A new Italian steakhouse is coming to downtown DeKalb.

The Zonta Club of the Joliet Area has named Terri Taylor, owner of Persona Grata in Shorewood, as its Woman of the Year.

Celebrating the synergy between the community and Yorkville’s businesses, more than 80 competitors laced up their bowling shoes, hitting the alleys with a few of their spare friends. Sixteen teams joined the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce at Pinz Entertainment Center.

National discount retailer Dollar Tree recently opened a new store in Shorewood.

Prime Healthcare outlines losses at its hospitals in Joliet and Kankakee in response to Illinois senators.

The runway is being set with expression and empowerment taking center-stage for Batavia’s celebration of Pride Month. Showcasing the business community’s advocacy for diversity, a fashion show is taking place 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on June 27.