The Geneva Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Fox Valley Dental Spa.

After another lengthy discussion and a community meeting with neighboring residents, the Crystal Lake City Council postponed its vote on a possible third Dunkin’ Donuts location for a second time.

Crystal Lake continues to add more street parking regulations in response to a new café that is bringing in more cars to a residential area because its parking lot can't accommodate all its customers.

HIRE360 in Joliet was awarded $465,000 and Lewis University in Romeoville was awarded $550,000, according to a news release from Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Employees at the now-shuttered Brake Parts in McHenry say they were told their jobs were safe in months leading up to closure. Now hundreds are out of work and the company founder indicted.

Woodstock doesn’t have any video gambling-only establishments – and the city wants to keep it that way.

The grand opening – which includes giveaways, promotions and raffles – will take place Saturday and Sunday at 2310 Plainfield Road in Crest Hill,

DeKalb Mechanical, a local commercial HVAC mechanical contractor, was named the DeKalb Chamber’s 2025 Business of the Year.

Gold Mine in Spring Valley will close through Wednesday, Feb. 19, for a remodel and expansion.

Ahead of the years-long Route 47 widening project, Woodstock is aiming to offer relief grants to businesses along the corridor who might be affected.

The restaurant specializes in traditional Mexican dishes inspired by cuisine from different regions of Mexico, according to its website.

Core Cafe closed last week after two years of operation in downtown Spring Valley.

Brake Parts Inc. LLC has permanently closed its McHenry operations and 389 employees there will be or have already been laid off, according to the company's state filings.

Olive Garden will receive tax money from the city of Sycamore after its new restaurant is built across from Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, if all goes to plan.

Optimal Health is hosting a grand reopening from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday in Princeton.

Zuka Sushi-Hibachi & Chinese in Bolingbrook offers a variety of sushi, hibachi and Asian cuisine, according to its website.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the rebranding of Good One Tattoo and welcomed it to the chamber’s membership.

Ryder assumed control of the warehouse on Cargo Court as of Feb. 1.

The village of Shorewood recently approved new business licenses for two new health-care related businesses.

A new family-owned restaurant in Joliet is serving up Venezuelan and Colombian food.

Sycamore could soon be home to the newest location of a popular Italian chain restaurant.

It’s not often workers’ jobs are saved once their company lists imminent layoffs on the WARN Act report. But when 86 workers were listed by Microplastics Inc. in St. Charles, a last-minute reprieve for “a majority” of them is exactly what happened.

The Orland Park urgent care offers five exam rooms, a procedure room, X-ray services and a large reception area.

A longtime Chinese restaurant in DeKalb is planning to close for good. But don't worry, hungry loyal patrons have until Dec. 31 to enjoy their last dishes as the couple behind Yen Ching prepares to retire.

The Woodstock Walmart has fully reopened following a fire on New Year’s Eve that authorities said was intentionally set and caused millions of dollars in damages.

Dairy Queen in Streator will reopen for the new season on Tuesday.

Iconic Boutique owner Michelle Battistelli announced Sunday that the downtown Ottawa shop will close after 11 years in business.

Star Union Spirits’ tasting room is temporarily closed as owners assess their space following a fire Jan. 20 in the Westclox building.

The Food Shed Co-op in Woodstock is launching a capital campaign as it tries to get sales up and become more financially sustainable after acknowledging recent struggles.

The shop, currently at 225 Backbone Road, will move to 902 N. Main St., the former location of Sean Philip Bridals, which closed in March 2025.

Spring Valley Ford will consolidate with Schimmer Ford in Peru and Mendota Ford, following nearly 17 years of operation, Owner and President Jeff Schimmer announced.

The former Bulldog Ale House in McHenry is being refurbished into an event space called Red Rose Banquets.

The Library is “a warm, library-style space lined with books – ideal for ceremonies, cocktail hour, or to give your guests a memorable backdrop for the whole event,” according to the Warehouse 109 website.

The city of St. Charles said 2025 represented a year of healthy occupancy rates among the storefronts and businesses in the downtown area. The city is focusing on 11 vacant storefronts going into the next year.

After a devastating fire, Reeses Barkery is moving temporarily to the former Cold Blooded Parties Reptile Zoo. Reeses owners had already purchased the McHenry Flying Dragons building, set to become downtown McHenry coffee and tea shop.

After surviving COVID-19 lockdowns and a devastating fire, the beloved downtown Crystal Lake gift shop Out of the Box is permanently closing.

Living Roots Farm has opened in Fox Lake. In a renovated warehouse, operators have 50 aeroponic towers growing a mix of herbs, microgreens and several leafy green lettuce varietals.

The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce now operates at a new office space off Three Oaks Road, while its previous location will be transformed into residential apartments.

Kaizen Vintage clothing store in DeKalb is going out of business in the coming weeks and is offering special sales until it closes.

The new retail space would include 83 parking spots and one unit would also have a drive-thru and outdoor patio.

HOTWORX, an infrared sauna fitness studio open 24/7, will open soon at 926 Brook Forest Ave. in Shorewood.

FNBO has downsized its footprint in downtown DeKalb and is looking to sell the administration offices in the building immediately next to its 141 W. Lincoln Highway branch.

McHenry City Council members have asked the staff asked to find economic development help for Niko Kanakaris' redevelopment of Vickie's Place, as TIF is not available for site.

Nic Geudtner and his mother, Diana Geudtner, are farming vertically and aeroponically growing greens and herbs year-round in rehabbed Fox Lake warehouse

While Brian and Teresa Faber visited a candy store in Galena, they browsed the chocolates and other sweets, but also noticed the atmosphere of the store.

Noodles and Company locations in Will County include Bolingbrook, Frankfort, Lockport, Plainfield and Shorewood.

More than 40 years ago, Jack in the Box had a restaurant on Chicago Street in downtown Joliet from 1968 until the late 1970s.

Niko Kanakaris has a contract to buy Vickies Place and is asking McHenry for sales tax rebate to offset renovation costs.

Construction on the Love’s Travel Stop planned for Rock Falls near the interchange of Illinois Route 40 and Interstate 88 is expected to begin this month, according to the city of Rock Falls.

Will County is losing three GameStop locations in January – and hundreds of additional United States locations may also close.