Chain Closes IL Locations, Store Closes Due To Crash: IL Business News

ILLINOIS — Another retail chain is closing all of its Illinois locations, and another store was ordered to close after a car struck the building.

Plus, a popular eatery is branching out, another restaurant is returning (sort of!) and money was found missing from a safe at a suburban hospital.

Here's a look at some of Illinois Patch's top business stories from this week:

Chain Announces Closure Of 11 Illinois Locations

The company, which rebranded with a new name several years ago, announced the closures of 200 stores across the nation, including 11 stores in Illinois. The abrupt closure comes after the company failed to find a buyer that could keep the doors open.

Store Ordered Closed After Car Hits Building

The Dollar Tree store has been ordered closed for the time being after a car crashed into it, a village official said this week.

Money Gone From Hospital Safe: Cops

The hospital preferred to handle the matter internally, police said.

Restaurant Brings 'Lighter Side' Of Dining To Suburb

With a successful location in Chicago's River North neighborhood since 2016, the owners behind a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant, are excited to be soon opening a second establishment in the suburbs.

New Version Of Closed Restaurant Coming Soon

Customers can enjoy pizza, sandwiches and an Italian marketplace two years after the original location closed.

New Restaurant Alert From Owner Of The Grill At Fritz's Pour House

"I will also like to take a moment and give thanks to those who have supported me and my business and my ambitions. As long as they keep eating, we'll keep cooking," the owner of the popular restaurant told Patch.

'Best Restaurant In County' Now Offering Free Valet Parking

With downtown construction keeping some diners away, one restaurant owner is offering a service for guests coming to enjoy all downtown eateries, not just his own: "It's going to be free valet not only our restaurant, but any restaurants in the area," he told Patch.