'Cookie Nirvana,' Sub Shop Reopens After Crash: IL Business News

ILLINOIS — After more than 50 years in business, a sub shop shut down after a vehicle crashed into it; now the 82-year-old owner said he's eagerly awaiting reopening.

Plus, an oven fire caused extensive damage to a local pizzeria, and the owners of a soon-to-open restaurant hope it's the catalyst for all types of developments in the area.

Here's a look at some of Illinois Patch's recent top business stories:

Crave Cookies Opens Bakery: 'Your Ticket To Cookie Nirvana'

The shop touts New York-style "cookies without limits."

'Still Making The Subs': Shuttered After 50 Years Due To Crash, Sub Shop To Reopen

Tony Viti, 82, is eagerly anticipating reopening his sub shop, open for more than 50 years in the suburbs, after a car crashed into it four months ago. "It has been tough," Viti tells Patch. "After seeing the damage to the building, we weren't sure if we were going to be able to open within the year, but thankfully we should be open by the middle of February."

Oven Fire At Mod Pizza Causes $11K In Damages

Fire crews were called to the pizzeria just before 8:30 p.m. for a report of smoke in the building. When firefighters got to the scene, they found the fire in and around an oven.

Lazy Dog Restaurant Announces Early March Opening

The newest location joins existing restaurants in Northbrook, Oak Brook, Vernon Hills and Naperville.

'A Proud Development:' Council Raves Over Rec League Proposal

One owner says he envisions The Rec League as a sort of "catalyst" for the area "developing into a sort of entertainment destination… district of sorts."

Suburban Breakfast Place Closes

It opened to fanfare in 2022, with the mayor and others breaking eggs on the floor.

Le Macaron To Brighten Downtown With Colorful French Pastries, More

The pâtisserie will also serve gelato, coffee and other goodies.

Fortune Brands Plans 'Significant Investment' In Suburb: Pritzker

The home and security manufacturer plans to create at least 400 new jobs, with capacity for over 1,000 jobs.