Mystery Grocery Store Approved, Big Comeback For Beloved Local Bar: IL Business News

ILLINOIS — The developer and village are mum on the name of a new grocery store that was approved, although the developer is known to build Trader Joe's locations.

Meanwhile, a suburban watering hole that first opened in the late 1800s has new life, and a new owner, as it reopens after five years with a new look and new menu.

Plus, Apple is closing a store that's one of the last tenants in a struggling suburban mall.

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

New Grocery Store OK'd — But Name Of Store Still A Mystery

The developer has often been linked to constructing Trader Joe's stores, but village officials claim they don't know the name of the grocery store that's coming to town, and the developer did not respond to Patch.

Andy & Sophie's: Unbelievable Comeback Of Neighborhood Bar

The Polish bar first opened in the late 1800s, before it was owned by a local couple from the 1970s to 2019. Since then, it's sat empty — but its new owner has brought it back as a true neighborhood bar. He wants to bring back the community nostalgia of having a thriving neighborhood bar, and while he says he can't compete with the most recent owner's Polish food, he says he's ready to put his smash burger "up against the best."

Burlington Store Now Open

To celebrate the grand opening, the chain will also donate $5,000 to a local school via the Adopt a Classroom initiative. As with the other Burlington stores, the location will have apparel, makeup, accessories, toys, pet care items, home goods and more for sale.

Apple Closing Store At Suburban Mall

The store, which opened in 2005, is one of the last tenants at the mall.

Five Below Celebrates Grand Opening

Five Below sells items at discount prices including: candy and snacks, brand name beauty, tech items, room decor and more. Additionally, the new Five Below offers a Party Shop featuring a large variety of helium balloons, decor and favors. Most products range from $1-5.

Popular Soul Food Restaurant Relocating

Mandy's Soul Food Kitchen, a suburban staple for years, is reopening in a new location as The Soul Spot.

Loves Truck Stop Being Built, 4-Month Road Closure Announced

Years ago, residents launched a GoFundMe to raise $60,000 to continue their lawsuit to stop the Loves project.