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This suburban donut shop has made more than 100 million donuts and where to find the best burger in the state: IL Business news this week.
ILLINOIS — This week in Illinois business news, a porn site extorts more than $6,000 from a north suburban man; a beer menu that brings the world of superheroes and villains to life; and the state's wealthiest small town.
Check out this week's top headlines for Illinois business news on Patch:
- Adult Website Scams Resident Of $6.7K
- This Is The Wealthiest Small Town In Illinois
- Coolest IL Airbnbs For 2025 Summer Travels
- Man Asks For Free Food, Punches Employee In Face
- Comic Book-Themed Beers Take Center Stage At Brews & Views
Quote Of The Week
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"We leaned into the personalities—bright and bold for the hero, dark and daring for the villain." - Adam Brose, Harbor Brewing Company
The Bottom Line
- The massive dust storm that swept across the Midwest earlier this month caused significant damage to corn and soybean fields, farmers say.
- Unemployment rates in northern Illinois decreased in April and were down from last year, according Illinois Department of Employment Security.
Deal of the Week
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In celebration of National Cheese Day on June 4, Wetzel's Pretzels is offering 30 percent off its new limited-time snack: Mozzarella Stickz. The deal is available in-store or online with the code CHEESE through June 8.
More Restaurant News
The new business will be located at 271 S. Bolingbrook Drive, Unit A.
Man Asks For Free Food, Punches Employee In Face: Glenview PD Blotter
The incident occurred last week at a hotel in the 4500 block of W. Lake Avenue.
OL Chamber Kicks Off Second Annual Oak Lawn Restaurant Week
Oak Lawn Restaurant Week kicks off May 28 with free tasting event at Francesca's through June 11 at over 20 participating restaurants.
Restaurant Update For Darien Shopping Center
The same developer says a national fitness chain is coming to the center.
Restaurant Expected For Elmhurst's Old Silverado Site
An old restaurant has been leveled to make way for a new building in the Spring Road district.
Joliet: Liquor License Recommended For New Bar/Restaurant Off Ruby
It's hard to keep up with all the name changes of the former El Primo Restaurant at the corner of Ruby and Hickory Street.
New Starbucks Coffee Shop Opens On Joliet's Busy Street: Photos
Joliet's newest Starbucks has now opened in the former Bakers Square property along West Jefferson Street.
New Joliet Restaurant Replacing Tony's Place Mexican Food: Photos
Joliet Patch was on hand Tuesday as the Premier Sign Solutions, a Joliet company, installed the new restaurant signs at 2141 W. Jefferson.
Customer Tries To Scam New Lenox McDonald's: Police
It happened at the McDonald's on Laraway Road. When denied his food return, the man grabbed and dragged an employee across the counter.
More Business News
Skokie Tech Company Plans Layoffs Amid Falling Profits: Report
Skokie tech company LanzaTech is planning to lay off 44 of its 383 workers and downsize its space because it has not yet earned profit.
New Vision For The Promenade Bolingbrook Begins
Rhino Investments has partnered with Brookline Real Estate Partners on plans for the shopping center.
Pickleball fans will enjoy this new business in Bolingbrook.
Opening Date Set For New Whole Foods Market
The long-awaited opening of the Whole Foods in St. Charles is on the horizon.
Justice Man Stole More Than $500K Of Store Items: Cops
Authorities said they found the merchandise in several storage units.
6 Mini-Shops Opening In Brookfield
Coffee, books, fashion and jewelry are among the offerings.
Shorewood Thrilled With Dollar Tree's Opening Day: 8 Photos
People have waited for months in anticipation of Shorewood getting its first Dollar Tree store. On Thursday, the doors opened for real.
Louis Joliet Mall's Future Now On Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy's Radar
Louis Joliet Mall has managed to stay in business despite losing key anchor stores such as Sears and Carsons and finding no replacements.
Opening For New Hollywood Casino Joliet Has Now Been Revealed
The Company expects to work with the Illinois Gaming Board on the transfer of operations from the existing Hollywood Casino Joliet.
'Time To Come Home': Mokena's 'Dock' In Final Push Before Opening
Progress continues on The Dock On Front Street. Owner Rick Trafton says they're getting closer, and he can't wait.
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