100 Million Donuts | The Best Burger In IL | 4 Cleared In Bar Brawl

ILLINOIS — This week in Illinois business news, a suburban donut shop estimates it has made over 100 million donuts; a group of men accused of attacking bar patron acquitted; and where to find the state's best burger.

Additionally, police in one north suburban town are investigating the discovery of a woman's body at a local business.

Check out this week's top headlines for Illinois business news on Patch:

• This Restaurant Makes The Best Burger In IL, Popular Food Website Says
• ‘No Tax On Tips’ Pledge Advances: What IL Workers Should Know
• Woman Found Dead At Glenview Business: Police
• 4 Suburban Men Acquitted In June 2024 Barraco's Brawl
• Home Cut Donuts: Here's How Many Donuts Have Been Made Here Since 1966

Quote Of The Week

"I can't believe it's been 100 million donuts, that's insane." - Home Cut Donuts manager

The Bottom Line

• Two years after a fire burned the business down, two brothers are reopening their furniture warehouse in Chicago Heights.
• Some cannabis business owners in Illinois say they are barely making any money due to lack of funding and regulations.

Freebie of the Week

Veterans can enjoy several deal and freebies this Memorial Day including:

• One free cookie from Insomnia Cookies
• A complimentary ShackBurger at Shake Shack with code BURGERMONTH starting Memorial Day to June 1

More Restaurant News

No Replacement Restaurant Sought After Belle Notte Closed For 'Breach'

River Bend Golf Club's dining room won't reopen after Bella Notte was "in breach" of its license, per Lisle Park District documents.

Jet's Pizza Brings 'World's Best' Detroit-Style Pie To Glenview

The pizza chain recently opened a location on Waukegan Road.

2 Plainfield Restaurants Can Now Add Video Gaming Machines

Some trustees were opposed to video gaming terminals at the two restaurants, but the Village Board ultimately approved ordinances for both.

Area Mexican Chain Reaches Oak Brook

The restaurant is known for its "over-the-top fun," it says.

Shorewood's Hammel Creek Continues To Lose Tenants

Savarino's Pizza is leaving the village of Shorewood after 13 years of business. The family owners are focusing on their Indiana restaurant.

Harolds Chicken And Shrimp In Joliet: What Will It Become Next?

In 2019, George Anderson opened his newest Harolds Shrimp & Chicken franchise in downtown Joliet at one of the buildings owned by John Bays.

Savarino's Reveals Final Day In Shorewood After '13 Wonderful Years'

We shift our focus to continuing the tradition at Capri Pizza in Whiting, Indiana, Savarino's Pizza announced Monday night,

Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse Now Open In Orland Park

The popular restaurant known for its indulgent experience opened May 19 at 154th and LaGrange.

More Business News

Fashion, Jewelry And More: New Retail Store Opening At Edens Plaza

A new retail store coming to Edens Plaza in Wilmette is promising to offer a unique experience to shoppers.

Relief Available For Businesses Affected By Skokie Water Main Break

Business owners affected by the disastrous water main break in Skokie in February can now apply for financial relief.

'When We Fight, We Win': Northwestern Service Workers Get Raises

Food service workers at Northwestern University were on strike for 12 days in hopes of receiving better pay and benefits.

Hidden Lakes Trout Farm Bait Shop Open For Memorial Day

The bait shop, which sells bait, tackle and food, will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday.

Frankfort's Emagine Theatres Offers $3 Summer Kids Movie Series

The summer movie series will run from the week of June 20 to the week of Aug. 15.

Layoffs Coming For Suburban Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility

Bristol Myers Squibb will close the facility, located on Innovation Way in Libertyville, and move operations to Devens, Mass.

Glo Cryotherapy Updates Space In Glenview

The Glenview Road business is also under new management, according to the Glenview Chamber of Commerce.

Owner Plans To Tear Down 'Eyesore,' Build Downtown Plainfield Triplex

A Village Board vote will allow a homeowner to proceed with tearing down a circa 1920 house to replace it with a multi-family structure.

Palos Park Resident Targeted In Check Washing Scheme

Palos Park investigators are working with a resident who discovered that three checks she recently mailed had been washed for $53,000.

Fitness Chain To Open In Darien: Developer

More than one national chain was interested in the property, the city was told.

How Darien Will Offset Grocery Tax Loss

Without action, the city was expected to lose $660,000 a year.

New Souvenir Shop Opens In Wilmington: Plenty Of Gemini Giant Merch

Not only was the famous Gemini Giant rescued from the now-defunct Launching Pad restaurant, Wilmington now also has the Landing Pad.