Iconic Restaurant Closing, Barnes & Noble Returns: IL Business News

ILLINOIS — A suburban bar and restaurant is closed — making way for a gas station — after three-quarters of a century.

Meanwhile, a once-popular restaurant chain has closed another Illinois location, and Barnes & Noble is coming back to an area suburb less than a year after closing a longtime location.

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

76-Year-Old Restaurant Closes

After nearly eight decades, a developer plans to level the building to make way for an expanded gas station, records show.

Barnes & Noble Plans To Reopen In Suburb, Months After Closing Longtime Location

After closing a space it occupied for more than 25 years earlier in 2024, the bookseller said it plans to open in the same suburb in 2025.

$375 Million Sale Of 11 Hospitals Approved By Illinois Health Regulators

Seven hospitals will transition to for-profit status, while another will close.

Another Chain Eatery Closes Doors

Last month, the TGI Fridays chain filed for bankruptcy protection. The Associated Press reports that the chain has closed dozens of locations this year.

Grubhub To Pay $25 Million To Settle Allegations Of False Claims, Deceptive Fees

Grubhub will pay $25 million to resolve allegations from the Federal Trade Commission and the Illinois Attorney General that the Chicago-based food delivery company engaged in deceptive and unfair practices harming diners, drivers and restaurants.

'We Did It Right': North & Maple Owner Eager To Open—Soon

The new eatery will take over a space that formerly housed a Bulldog Ale House.

Andy's Frozen Custard Gets The OK

Andy's Frozen Custard is hoping to build a 1,960 square foot restaurant with a side-by-side drive-thru.

Guzman Y Gomez Opening 5th U.S. Restaurant In IL

The Mexican restaurant chain, based in Australia, specializes in burritos, bowls, nachos, tacos and nacho fries.