A grand opening and ribbon cutting were held May 22 for Salon Idyll in Rochelle.

C.E.S. Inc., a locally owned and operated civil engineering and land surveying company with offices in northern Illinois, recently announced the hiring of Narasimhanaidu “Simha” Veluru.

A Sterling developer, accused in civil court of siphoning money from the Rock Falls company he co-owns, has lost the Amcore Bank property in foreclosure, according to a Whiteside County court ruling.

A Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 5-Star rating is the highest possible score that it assigns to hospitals, placing Silver Cross among the top 12% of all eligible hospitals in the United States.

Dutch Bros. Coffee hopes to break ground in July or August on a vacant piece of land south of U. S. Route 30 and west of Spangler Road.

The First National Bank in Amboy congratulates Ellie McLaughlin for being selected “2026 Student of the Year” at Honors Night held at Amboy High School on May 21. The First National Bank in Amboy is the sponsor of this $5,000 scholarship award.

Byron Bank recently announced the return of its annual lemonade stand contest on Friday, June 26, at the green space outside Byron Bank.

The workshop will feature representatives from Business Employment Skills Team, Inc. and the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

Boston Leather's professional-grade belts are available locally at Modern Shoe Shop and Kaleels, in Dixon, and The Fitting Room in Sterling.

7 Brew Coffee specializes in serving premium espresso-based coffee, chillers, teas, infused energy drinks, sodas and smoothies.

Kris and Jessica Wexell were recently named the first 2026 winners of the Rochelle Chamber of Commerce Lawn of the Week contest.

Fran Rouse has opened a second Stonehouse store in downtown Wheaton

Building off last month’s turnout, Riverfront Park in downtown Yorkville is once again transforming into the epicenter of artisan craft goods and support for local small businesses.

The ribbon cutting event will take place between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday in the Lockport City Hall east parking lot, located at 222 E. 9th St.

The event will feature 13 authors and a curated menu. Admission to the author fair is free with a purchase from the cafe.

Almost three years to the date after the Australian-based Mexican fast food chain Guzman y Gomez opened in Crystal Lake, the company has closed all of its U.S. stores.

The owners blamed a fryer for starting the January fire, which caused an estimated $100,000 in smoke and water damage to the downtown Plainfield restaurant.

Behind some of St. Charles' most popular events, like the St. Patrick's Parade and the Electric Christmas Parade, the St. Charles Business Alliance is entering an $850,000 annual agreement with the city.

A morning of fun activities and games, a petting zoo, and costumed characters await Saturday, June 6, at Discover Dixon’s Summer Block Party at Plaza North Shopping Center.

Fewer Americans filed for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite a number of uncertainties that continue to cloud the economy

Yorkville city officials shed some light on a potential Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance plan to spur redevelopment of the Greiter Building, located adjacent to Southbank Original Barbecue.

After 104 years in operation, The Little Traveler, the sprawling shop in downtown Geneva, is for sale.

The Geneva City Council Monday approved an expansion of its "Destination Geneva" grant program Monday night, where local nonprofits can apply for grants from $2,500 up to $10,000 for events that bring people for overnight stays in the city.

A grand opening was held May 16 for The Echelon in Rochelle. The recently remodeled downtown building is now home to Down Range Firearms, photography businesses Kitty’s Kaptures and JuliaVsoftstudios, more business suites, a meeting room and living spaces.

Council votes 8-1 for appointment-only tattoo studio next to City Square in the Crystal Building.

Menards will develop self-storage behind Jefferson Street store, while plan for self-storage on Drauden Road approved on third attempt.

The Tex-Mex chain restaurant On The Border in Algonquin has permanently closed one year after filing for bankruptcy.

Luis Maldonado, who opened Ikal Y Sanse in Campton Hills last August, bought a second Mexican eatery, Barrio Taqueria & Cocina in Carol Stream. The spot even offers a special limited menu for dogs

Stillman Trust & Wealth Management recently announced the winners of the Eickman Scholarship, an annual scholarship awarded to four area high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine.

Southern chicken chain opened its first Illinois restaurant in Plainfield in January. Now plans Joliet location in former Wendy's spot on Larkin Avenue.

Pulte Homes has proposed a 93 single-family home and 12 townhome units subdivision plan in St. Charles at the former-industrial site of Applied Composites. The developers are asking for $3M in financial incentives and are refusing to build any affordable housing units on-site.

The Manteno Chamber of Commerce presented six awards at its annual dinner and awards banquet.

China would restore market access for U.S. beef and resume imports of poultry from U.S. states determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to be free of the bird flu, the White House said

Topics include finding, interviewing and hiring the best candidates for the business.

The event boasted more than 50 bowlers across 13 competing teams, coming together to celebrate the camaraderie between the Yorkville business community and to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday.

As Shorewood experiences "its strongest wave of single-family lot development," the village is also developing traditional mixed-use buildings and considering a proposal for a four-story, multi-family home.

The city of DeKalb reached an agreement this week to purchase the vacant Monat Building from Northern Illinois University’s Center for Governmental Studies for $1, part of a larger plan to expand downtown parking options.

Movie in the Park will feature “Disney Pixar Cars” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 5, at Grandon Civic Center in Sterling.

The new Love's opened Thursday at the I-80 interchange with Briggs Street.

After a bumpy start following an eviction and move from Huntley, the Trump and Truth Store in Crystal Lake is having its grand opening this weekend.

Shaw Local celebrated the winners and nominees of the Sauk Valley Favorites with a dinner and awards ceremony Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Sauk Valley Community College.

DHL Supply Chain wants to build two buildings on the site that would be nearly 2 million square feet in size. DHL operates approximately 1,400 facilities in more than 50 countries

The City of Lockport has approved a contract for the demolition of the former Dellwood Tire property and surrounding buildings for future development.

Shoppers pulled back on spending in April as higher gas prices fueled by the Iran war meant less money left over for nonessential goods

Bob and Janet Palkion of Joliet have fostered more than 30 children, adopted three of those fosters and serve the foster community in multiple ways, despite their own health challenges.

Along with owning two businesses in Oswego, Kelley Rice is also involved in several Oswego organizations.

The annual "Chop Around the Clock" fundraiser has become a beloved tradition in Batavia. Barber Craig Foltos said it's about providing hope to all of the children and families being helped by Ronald McDonald House. He said the event shows "they are not alone."

The city of Yorkville is displaying 25 students' artworks on downtown light poles to increase foot-traffic and to celebrate the unique character of the town.

They each received cash prizes, awarded by the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Foundation, through Lewis University’s support.

U.S. wholesale inflation came in hot last month. Producer prices rose 6% from a year earlier, the most since December 2022