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Burger City, which makes uses fresh ingredients to make healthy, tasty meals, opened its Crest Hill location on Jan. 21 .

Your last chance to grab a bite to eat at Wahlburgers inside Hy-Vee in Sycamore is fast approaching, according to a news release from the midwest grocer.

A 40-plus Joliet restaurant tradition is no more. A new restaurant has moved into the former Sub Dock at 923 W. Jefferson St., Joliet.

The Cary Village Board has chosen a developer to build apartments and townhouses at the former Maplewood School property. Not all the neighbors are pleased.

Eight businesses were recognized Saturday evening during the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce awards event.

Huntley may soon be home to a new townhome and single family development.

The Kelley Williamson Company wants to place a convenience store with gas pumps at Route 31 and Johnsburg Road, need parcel rezoned to do so

Four longtime pals – J.L. Hudson, Chris Law, Rollie Elder and John Witherow – have a unique connection to PJ’s II in Rock Falls.

Huntley is planning to have its brick-and-mortar retail business incubator program up and running in time for the holiday shopping season.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is planning to open its new Lockport store in February.

SAS Style & Sophistication in La Salle is preparing to close permanently.

Dairy Queen, 2320 N. Bloomington St., Streator, reopens for its new season Thursday.

The Lincoln-Way Area Business Women’s Organization holiday auction raised approximately $38,000 for scholarships to go to local high school students.

Today’s Dental in Joliet office provides dental exams, cleanings, X-rays, fluoride treatment, sealants, and cosmetic procedures, according to the Today’s Dental website.

Next month Peru Hy-Vee’s in-store restaurant, Wahlburgers, will transition back to a Hy-Vee Market Grille. 

TIME has announced the nomination of Rick Curia of Ken Nelson Auto Group, Dixon, for its 2025 Dealer of the Year award. He will be honored by the National Automobile Dealers Association in New Orleans on Saturday, Jan. 25.

Tara Farnsworth and Bob Albrecht of Antioch, "We Buy Ugly Houses" franchisees, win $20,000 for the Habitat for Humanity Lake County for their flip of a Fox Lake home.

Villa Nova Pizza in Lockport opened Saturday for carryout and delivery at its new location on State Street in Lockport. The dining room and bar is scheduled to open next week.

U.S.Navy veteran and single dad Craig Taylor getting a kitchen upgrade via 30 Days for 30 Vets, coordinated by McHenry-based real estate firm, The Bremer Team-Keller Williams Success Realty

Greenfield Retirement Home in Princeton recently underwent renovations to its sheltered care wing.

Woodstock's Groundhog Days is coming up, and there are souvenirs ready to snag from local retailers.

Here's a look at just a few of the items for sale in Woodstock to commemorate and celebrate Groundhog Days festivities.

Babs Brew opens Thursday at 2130 Fourth St. in downtown Peru.

Owner Shelley McCarty is a HeadSpa specialist, licensed cosmetologist and licensed natural nail technician with over seven years of experience in the beauty industry.

More housing could be coming to Crystal Lake as developers propose a plan to build more than 100 owner-occupied townhomes near the Three Oaks Recreation Area.

Huntley School District 158 is canceling a contract to buy electric buses from Lion Electric after the company shut down its Joliet operations.

The family-owned cheesecake business in Ashton serves a variety of handmade, custom desserts.

Tony’s Barbershop in Peru is under new ownership. 

Sport Clips Haircuts of Crystal Lake, Cary and Algonquin have partnered with the Bremer Team of Keller Williams Success Realty for Cuts for a Cause, a fundraising event to benefit resident Kevin Pfeifer and his family.

Originally opened in 1987, Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream in Morrison is a franchised location owned and operated by Lynn and Kevin Kenady.

Future of the Leaf marijuana infusers, which make marijuana edibles and other products, wants to expand at its McHenry facility.

Culver’s of Rock Falls is celebrating Assistant Manager Braeden Thome’s recent acceptance onto the Culver’s National Training Team.

Nearly eight years after opening, Addison's Steakhouse is McHenry is moving to McHenry Country Club, called a win-win for both entities.

Bricks & Minifigs of Crest Hill, Illinois’ largest LEGO retailer, will celebrate its seventh anniversary with various family activities Jan. 18-19.

Kohl’s has announced it is closing 27 under-performing locations in 15 states by April.

The Sonic Drive-In previously located at 16031 Farrell Road in Lockport has closed. No information was available on what might be next for that location.

UrgentVet Joliet will treat a wide range of pet illness and injuries as well provide end-of-life care when it opens its new location on Thursday.

McHenry-based Follett Content provides over 700 jobs at its headquarters and still instills family values after selling the company three years ago.

The Downtown Joliet Winter Rewards Program continues through February. More than 20 shops and restaurants are participating in the program.

Traffic along Sycamore Road in DeKalb could get a bit busier in the coming months with the addition of two new businesses: Skechers shoe store and Candy Cloud, the city announced this week.

Philly Factory has moved into Walt’s Tap, 1059 Ninth St., La Salle.

The Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce hosted ribbon cutting ceremonies for G.R.I.T RX Fitness and Ava James & Company.

DeFiore Funeral Home in Huntley plans to open a pet crematorium with viewing room and pet walkway.

Owners Heather and Greg Huffman plan to open dine-in at Lena's Social Club in late February; it already is open for delivery and carryout for a variety of pizza options.

A Kohl’s store on the Carpentersville side of the otherwise-shuttered Spring Hill Mall will close by April, the Wisconsin-based retailer announced.

Midland States Bank has been named a finalist for “Best Initiative to Promote Financial Inclusion" at the 2024 Future Branches Innovators Awards.

Savy’s is owned by Sterling native Savana Egan, who opened her Dixon location at 111 S. Hennepin Ave. in 2015.

Main Street Spaces in Ottawa is partnering with Valley Fresh Harvest as a pickup location for the farm market.

It may still have the city’s name in its title, but after 93 years, the Chicago Boat Show has dropped anchor in the suburbs. It runs through Sunday in Rosemont.

The Joliet Noons Lions club recently distributed 24 blankets and 12 sleeping bags St. Vincent DePaul to assist the homeless.