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Complaining customers brutally attack waitress and $125,000 in merchandise missing in stolen FedEx trailer: IL Business news this week.
ILLINOIS — This week in Illinois business news, the search for a missing FedEx trailer with $125,000 in merchandise inside; a waitress brutally attacked over a bill dispute; and the new menu at Portillo's.
Additionally, the owners of the iconic Chicagoland Flip Side Records reminisce the glory days of the record store with the release of a new book.
Check out this week's top headlines for Illinois business news on Patch:
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- Portillo's Testing New Breakfast Menu Items For Summer
- Customers Brutally Attack Chicago Waitress In Dispute Over Bill After Complaint About Taste Of Food
- Carrier Disappears With FedEx Trailer Hauling $125K In Merchandise: PD
- Farm-Fresh And Fabulous: Illinois Farmers Market Guide 2025
- Flip Side Founder Recalls Days When Record Stores Were Hallowed Ground
- Escalating Trade War With China Puts These Key IL Exports At Risk
- These IL Stores Will Be Open On Easter, But Many Others Will Close
Quote Of The Week
"At 22, it scared the crap out of me. From a competitive angle, here’s a big fat schlub coming in and telling us we were going to fail. We were each married with one kid. This was how we were going to make a living." - Larry Rosenbaum, co-owner of Flip Side Records.
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- Illinois nursing homes are urging lawmakers to increase Medicaid rates, arguing the current rates are forcing facilities out of business.
- The Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority purchased a 5.7-acre parcel for $925,000, needed for its cargo expansion project at the airfield.
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More Restaurant News
1st Soul Food Restaurant Opens In Aurora Since 2018: City
JJ-N-MeMe's celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the end of March.
Bolingbrook's Bar Louie Closed After Company Files Bankruptcy
The Bolingbrook location was one of the locations closed with the filing
Wienermobile To Make Stop In St. Charles: What You Need To Know
The Wienermobile will be parked outside the Jewel-Osco at 625 North Kirk Road in St. Charles from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Eden's Bar Liquor License Transfer: Mayor D'Arcy Changes His Mind
In March, the proposal to deny the liquor license transfer of Eden Bar & Grill was yanked off Joliet's City Council agenda. We now know why.
What Is A Duffin? Highland Park Deli Owner Explains The Fusion Of Two Treats
When it comes to satisfying a sweet tooth, there are options at Once Upon A Bagel in Highland Park.
More Business News
Rockford 'Millionaire' Comes Forward For Prize: IL Lottery
This is the third Illinois Lottery player this year to win $1 million or more with Lotto.
Trustees To Vote On Meadowbrook Shopping Center TIF District
The village council will vote on whether to create a Tax Increment Financing District to redevelop the plaza at 2133 63rd St.
20 Businesses Burglarized Along Butterfield, Ogden In Downers Grove
Downers Grove police say the most recent burglary took place Monday morning.
The fitness chain will open a location at 352 Commons Drive.
Handmade Market Comes To Nik And Ivy Brewing In Lockport
The special Makers Artisan Market will be held Saturday, and will feature nearly 20 local artists.
Sephora Opening Inside Romeoville Kohl's This Month
Sephora will be opening a 2,000-square-foot space, the Village said.
Daiso has opened at 5548 Northwest Highway. The store is located in a portion of the former BuyBuyBaby site.
2025 Batavia Boardwalk Shops Unveiled
The concepts of the selected businesses include home goods, baking, apparel, pet supplies, jewelry and board games.
Approve Marijuana Dispensary For Jefferson Street: City Hall Staff
Dustin Anderson wants Joliet City Council to override the zoning board's unanimous denial of the special use permit for Bisa Lina Cannabis.
Orland Jewelry Store Loses Lease, Will Close After 4 Decades
Mari Lou's Fine Jewelry will close after nearly 50 years in business. A closing sale is going on now.
Cedar & Oak Boutique To Open In Shuttered Ugly Ducklings In New Lenox
Cedar And Oak Boutique will soon open in the shuttered Ugly Ducklings in New Lenox—a perfect continuation of the former owner's vision.
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