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July 17, 2025
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Oswego approves financial assistance for proposed upscale cocktail lounge

Oswego approves financial assistance for proposed upscale cocktail lounge

At the July 15 Oswego Village Board meeting, trustees unanimously approved Bay 54’s request for $71,208 in financial assistance from the village

By Eric Schelkopf●
July 16, 2025 at 3:52 pm CDT

Shorewood distribution center laying off 150 employees

Shorewood distribution center laying off 150 employees

The Shorewood distribution center for IG Design Group Americas, Inc. announced layoffs will be coming in August, according to the Illinois Department of Commerce’s June WARN report.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
July 16, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Jack in the Box eyes 2nd spot in Joliet, may want more

Jack in the Box eyes 2nd spot in Joliet, may want more

The fast-food giant already is renovating a former Arby's on Rt. 59 in Joliet and plans to take over another former Arby's on Jefferson Street as it maps out a return to the Chicago region.

By Bob Okon●
July 15, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Joliet City Center Restaurant Week set for July 19-27

Joliet City Center Restaurant Week set for July 19-27

Explore a variety of cuisines during Joliet City Center Restaurant Week July 19-27.

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 14, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Kiddie Academy looks to expand to Lockport

Kiddie Academy looks to expand to Lockport

The new owners of Kiddie Academy of New Lenox want to bring the academy to Lockport.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
July 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Shorewood issues 4 new business licenses

Shorewood issues 4 new business licenses

The Village of Shorewood recently issued licenses for four businesses, two of them home-based.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
July 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Where to dine with dogs in Will County

Where to dine with dogs in Will County

Several dog-friendly Will County restaurants allow dogs and owners to dine on their patios together – and some venues offer specialty dog-friendly entrees, too.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
July 12, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Joliet gallery opens new ‘satirical’ cartoon collage exhibit

Joliet gallery opens new ‘satirical’ cartoon collage exhibit

The latest exhibit at the Strange & Unusual Gallery in downtown Joliet features the “sharp, satirical and visually striking” cartoon collages from Kent Smith.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
July 12, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Home-based  business in Shorewood baking up traditional bagels

Home-based business in Shorewood baking up traditional bagels

Blue Heron Bagels is a home kitchen and cottage food business in Shorewood that crafts gourmet sourdough bagels by hand each week.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
July 12, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Photos: First look at Joliet's new Hollywood Casino

Photos: First look at Joliet's new Hollywood Casino

Hollywood Casino Joliet, 1401 Gateway Blvd., opened its doors for a media tour on Friday, July 11, 2025. The casino is still under construction and expected to open to the public on Aug, 11.

By Laurie Fanelli for Shaw Local News Network●
July 11, 2025 at 4:00 pm CDT
Bothwell Farms shares harvest in Manhattan, New Lenox, 3 French Hens market in Morris

Bothwell Farms shares harvest in Manhattan, New Lenox, 3 French Hens market in Morris

Bringing forth the freshest flavors of the season is the motivator at Bothwell Farms, offering its own retail locations in Manhattan and New Lenox, and delivering its produce to farmers markets in Will, Grundy and suburban Cook counties.

By Renee Tomell●
July 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT
Chambers celebrate opening of Minooka independent-living, retirement community

Chambers celebrate opening of Minooka independent-living, retirement community

The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for independent-living duplexes at The Preserve at Heritage Woods in Minooka.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
July 06, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

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