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Sought Out Grounds is a new coffee shop in downtown Joliet that plans to pair live music with a diverse menu.

The iconic Rock Falls barbershop is getting a new home. The new location will be fully wheelchair accessible and ADA-compliant, offering expanded amenities, including additional barber stations, a dedicated employee break room and a private manager’s office.

Carpentersville made the last purchase at Spring Hill Mall on Tuesday, agreeing to buy the former Kohl’s building for $2 million.

An Ottawa-based pizzeria is opening a second location in downtown DeKalb, expected to open in June, owner Tim Cottingim said. “It’s a different type of pizza than American-style pizza,” he said.

The Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce hosting a ribbon cutting for john greene Realtor on Wednesday.

Tyler Felder’s classic car and hot rod shop, Steel Town Speed, specializes in custom restorations, performance upgrades and full ground-up builds.

Buffalo Wild Wings, in to-go form, is coming to Woodstock.

EquipmentShare construction equipment company is opening a new operation in Rockdale south of Joliet.

A Las Vegas-based commercial real estate firm announced its interest in Bolingbrook's outdoor shopping center The Promenade.

Gallaher Sourdough is a Plainfield organic homemade sourdough baker using all organic grains.

Russ Shuck is closing his automotive service business. He will continue to offer towing services.

A Malta couple behind a horror-themed coffee shop is eying a September grand opening. The venue, once it opens, would make for the first of its kind in DeKalb.

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

MobCraft brewing abruptly shut down in November at Woodstock's Old Courthouse. Now BratHaus is moving in.

New Lenox is holding a “Bring on Spring" shop local promotion at more than 20 locations through Sunday.

A long anticipated coffee shop opened at 701 Illinois Ave. in Mendota

A developer constructing single-story apartment homes in Crystal Lake and Fox River Grove will start seeing their first residents move in this summer.

A new restaurant with a focus on seafood has moved into the South Shore Boat Club in Peru.

Shorewood recently issued a new business license to Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group for a medical practice in Shorewood.

Breaking Bread Catering & Deli in Cary is known for sandwiches and has partnered with a bakery from Wheeling to sell fresh loaves of bread and desserts at its store.

Construction is moving along at Water’s Edge, Crystal Lake‘s largest development, with a goal to have a public park open this summer followed by retail spaces by the end of this year.

Retro Bricks is opening soon at the Peru Mall.

The 10 McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes owners are preparing to kick off the third season of the local retail incubator Friday.

Starting May 2 and through at least December, McHenry retailers are invited to stay open until 8 p.m. on the first Friday of the month, giving people out in downtown McHenry more time to check out its shops.

State Rep. Brad Fritts congratulated owner Ashley Bick for her continued hard work and noted that she had recently purchased a catering truck to support her expanding restaurant operations.

Beginning next week a Peru icon will have new owners.

Shorewood is one of five Portillo’s locations offering a limited-time breakfast menu for the summer with a lineup that includes breakfast sandwiches, a chocolate cake donut and more.

A Sycamore mental health counseling clinic recently reopened at a new location in town.

Ginger Road Brewing in Utica is open for the summer season.

After one year of planning and construction, locally-owned Florio’s Italian restaurant is opening Wednesday off Randall Road in Crystal Lake.

Handy Foods, 604 W. Main St., Ottawa, has opened its hoop house for the spring. 

Cravers in Lockport, located by Jewel-Osco on 159th Street, offers “authentic Gyro delights" “crispy beef” and other hand-held options.

Dairy Ripple, a popular spot in Sycamore to grab ice cream cones, hot dogs, burgers, fries and flurries won’t be open this year, according to the business.

Utica officials will cut the ribbon at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Market on Mill. Here are some of the vendors who plan to open in the plaza.

Don Henderson has been cutting hair since President Dwight D. Eisenhower was in office, and has operated a Sycamore barbershop since “Star Wars” premiered in theaters. But that’s all set to change.

Spencer’s is the latest store to open in Algonquin Commons and will be hosting a grand opening celebration Saturday.

The Route 34 Drive-In in Earlville opens this weekend. 

If the warm weather isn’t enough to make you feel like summer is near, maybe ice cream will help. Tones Cones, 523 W. Main St., Ottawa, opens Saturday for the season serving soft serve ice cream. 

The Trump and Truth Store in Huntley could soon be forced to vacate its space as it's facing eviction over sign violations. The owner says she has a right to advertise.

Aura Honey Studio, a Cortland-based beauty salon is poised to expand into an adjoining retail business space after the owner experienced success following the loss of her parents.

The Illinois Valley Food and Deli in La Salle closed permanently Wednesday, according to a store announcement.

True Leaves Bookshop in Princeton will be celebrating Independent Bookstore Day – a nationwide event honoring the magic of indie bookstores and the communities that support them – from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 26.

Johnny’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream in Marseilles opens Friday for the season.

Tio’s Donuts in Joliet will officially open Thursday with a ribbon cutting.

Shay’s Hair Studio recently opened at 1110 Peoria St., Peru.

The longtime location of Goetsch’s Fresh Fruits & Veggies Farm Stand is for sale putting the farm stand’s future in jeopardy.

The Gamers Guild Lounge, 104 N. Main St., Princeton, offers tabletop gaming, video gaming and virtual reality games.

Wanting to prevent continued economic malaise in the downtown business area, Wauconda officials have authorized the acquisition — one way or another — of the former Bulldogs restaurant.

Akima Beauty salon and spa is now open in downtown Joliet

Abby Meeks, Austin Day and Joya Katner were recently promoted to shift leaders at Culver’s of Dixon.