Abalabix Books of Crystal Lake and Reeses Barkery and Pawtique in McHenry received $10,000 Backing Small Business Enhancement Grants - the latter before a fire that gutted its shop.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Calderone’s Barbershop.

Matt Prescott has opened a new restaurant in Sterling that is now serving up wood-fired pizzas and Chicken George.

Woodstock wants to make sure its 5% hotel-motel tax applies to short-term vacation rentals in town operated through sites like Airbnb.

The new Hollywood Casino Aurora plans to open June 24, the owners announced Thursday.

McHenry Town Center McHenry, anchored by Aldi and Kohl's, has sold for $13.74 million.

McHenry County bakeries, pizzeria ready to serve up slices for Pi Day

The Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free community EXPO Saturday with more than 70 local businesses, food and entertainment.

Construction is already underway on approximately 19.9 acres near I-80 and I-355 in New Lenox.

The Sycamore Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended that the City Council approve a zoning change request that will impact an anticipated rebuild of Tom & Jerry’s restaurant. A Council vote is still needed.

A Woodstock-area gravel pit proposal that received strong opposition from neighbors has been withdrawn.

A U.S.-based medical equipment supplier with a large operation in Cary experienced a “global network disruption” Wednesday caused by a cyber attack, Stryker officials reported.

Andy's Restaurant in Crystal Lake is celebrating its 45th anniversary on Thursday with 45-cent coffee and beverages.

The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry recognized six Joliet City Center Partnership partners at its Annual Dinner & Celebration of 2025 Success.

Niche Restaurant, at 14 S. Third St., Geneva, is marking 20 years in business this year.

A Sycamore restaurant recently impacted by fire will be returning to business at a new spot this month.

Reese Barkery settled in to Pearl Street location, said plans are to rebuild the storefront and neighboring Riverside Bake Shop following Jan. 18, 2026, fire.

A DeKalb record store, now closed for renovations, will reopen later this month just in time for Record Store Day.

One of the first Northern Illinois Dutch Bros. drive-thru coffee shops will be in Crystal Lake after city council unanimously approved for the business to move into the former Home State Bank.

This family-owned restaurant, first opened in Country Club Hills in 2006 and specializes in cheesesteaks and lemonade.

A request for gaming machines at McHenry's Windhill Pancake Parlor became a discussion about how many gambling licenses the city should allow.

Worried about certain businesses along the Route 64 corridor in St. Charles not matching the “community’s vision,” one alderperson proposed a moratorium on new car washes, gas stations, self storage facilities, drive-through fast food joints and banks.

Spring is a few weeks away, but a few ice cream spots in the Illinois Valley have reopened for the warmer months.

After multiple vote postponements, the Crystal Lake City Council approved a plan for a third Dunkin’ Donuts location in the city.

The woman behind Tom & Jerry’s and Catering by Diann is asking Sycamore city officials to rezone the property at the now-demolished restaurant on DeKalb Avenue, part of a plan to rebuild after a fire, city documents show. Meanwhile, the restaurant reopens at its new spot Saturday

Target is launching a baby department shopping experience this month in only nine locations in Illinois.

After receiving an outpouring of support from loyal customers in its last week of operation, Tasty Bistro in Crystal Lake is reconsidering permanent closure.

Bar Dolci opens later this month, offering two distinct experiences under one roof.

A McHenry County judge ordered a restaurant in Algonquin to be evicted for nearly $41,000 in unpaid rent.

A man who has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to DeKalb County organizations and entities throughout the world was honored during the 109th Sycamore Chamber of Commerce annual meeting on Thursday.

A small business serving coffee, breaking and lunch items – for carry-out and curbside only – will soon be replacing the shuttered Burger King along Route 14 in Cary.

For its contributions to the community, local-grown business The Hairy Ant was honored with a “Spirit of St. Charles Award.” The popular custom apparel is worn by students, sports teams, and organizations across town.

The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of Northern Illinois Dance Center’s new location.

Alfano’s Pizza has its frozen pizzas available to purchase at Hy-Vee in Peru.

The coffee shop, which has two locations in Ottawa and one in Peru, will open this spring or early summer at 522 S. Clark St., the former Nonie’s Bakery & Cafe, with which Jeremiah Joe has had a partnership since 2020.

Dollar Tree is considering opening a new store in Huntley, which would be the village’s first.

Hours for Jitters at the Bay Coffee House for residents and the public are 7 a.m. to noon daily and select evenings from 5 to 7 p.m.

Everyone was a winner at this year’s Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce’s Olympic-themed awards dinner, where gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded to the nominees.

Burlington, a national retailer known for its inventory of discounted brand-name merchandise, is preparing to open a new spot in DeKalb’s Northland Plaza shopping center this spring.

The Bolingbrook Health Center's recent expansion provides additional on-site prenatal and maternal health services.

Curly’s Furniture store in DeKalb to close April 3

McHenry County College and community partners held a pop-up job fair to connect laid-off Brake Parts workers with companies who have dozens of positions to fill.

After a year on Green Street, The Pieceful Project in McHenry is closing; it's next door neighbor Bumble Bread Co says it has grown in the past year.

Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room owner Al Buchanan announced in the business's online newsletter that it was closing after nearly 13 years in business.

A beloved Crystal Lake sushi and Asian cuisine restaurant will permanently close next week, leaving Cary as its sole location.

Blue Label Cigar Lounge in Lockport is closing due to “mounting financial pressures that have become unsustainable,” according to a news release from the company.

New regulations, including licensing and fees, are being imposed by the McHenry County Board on those who operate video gaming terminals.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Club Champion.

Sharon Zobel, who brought three decades of nursing and leadership experience when she joined Silver Cross as a nursing manager in 2020.

The drive-thru coffee business will move into the former Freddy’s located at 440 S. Weber Road.