IL's Best Burger | Min Wage Going Up | July 4 Shopping: IL Business News

ILLINOIS — This week in Illinois business news, how a historical imbalance between supply and demand is affecting home sales; where to find the best burger in the state; and what will be open on Independence Day.

Additionally, an ex-employee of a suburban McDonald's is suing the company, accusing coworkers of sexual and egregious harassment.

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

• Tipped Minimum Wage Set To Go Up In Chicago July 1, And Some Restaurateurs Aren't Pleased
• How Oversupply Of Homes Is Affecting Chicago Real Estate Sales
• This Restaurant Makes The Best Burger In Illinois
• Suburban McDonald's Sued For Sexual Harassment, Egregious Harassment By Ex-Employee
• These Illinois Grocery, Hardware And Retail Stores Are Open On July 4th
• Kroger Announces Closures: How IL Locations Are Affected

Quote Of The Week

"Her supervisors and coworkers began treating her poorly. This escalated over time until by the end of her second stint at the restaurant, it had developed into intolerable and egregious harassment on an almost daily, if not daily basis." - Lawsuit against suburban McDonald's

The Bottom Line

• Support is waning for a push to require security cameras at all Chicago businesses due to concerns about the surveillance state.
• The president of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce received a national leadership award for his dedication to promoting economic opportunity and empowering the Latino community.

Freebie of the Week

On the Fourth of July only, guests who wear red, white and blue to participating Krispy Kreme shops can enjoy a free Original Glazed doughnut.

More Restaurant News

New Evanston Cafe Offering Free Smoothies For A Year
Your chance to get free smoothies for one year is coming up this weekend at the grand opening of a new Evanston smoothie cafe.

Downtown Skokie Welcomes New Itialian Restaurant Ascione Bistro: Report
Ascione Bistro and Bar is the newest addition to Downtown Skokie, offering tradition family recipes from Southern Italy.

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Launches Signature Pizza Menu
The Buffalo Grove-based pizza company also debuted a new item Thursday at locations across Chicagoland.

Mexican Restaurant Takes Over Former Tap House Grill Space In Oswego
It'll be the restaurant's sixth location in the Chicagoland area.

Chain Restaurant Opening In Darien: City
Renovation work for the eatery started a couple of weeks ago.

Joliet Restaurant Week Features 16 Restaurants: 'From Locally Loved Staples To Hidden Gems'
“Joliet City Center Restaurant Week is a celebration of the vibrant culinary scene right in the heart of our city," Vicki Sanchez declared.

'Worth The Trip, Must-Hit': New Lenox Pizza Shop Lands High Praise From Barstool Sports Owner
Dave Portnoy's review on Pizza di Farfalla is out. The score thrills those behind it. "Makes it all worth it," the owner's wife said.

Steaks, Burgers, BBQ: Big Name In Grilling Opening Restaurant In Orland's New Downtown
The restaurant is announced as a major addition to the new Downtown Orland Park development.

More Business News

Winnetka Extends Contentious Contract With Illinois Municipal Electric Agency
Despite concerns about IMEA's coal-powered plants, the council approved a contract extension with the agency through 2055.

Bitcoin Scammer Targets Business In Downers Grove
Police say the scammer requested more than $1,000 from a gas station Bitcoin machine.

Birkenstock's Naperville Store Opens Just In Time For Summer
The Naperville store holds the distinction of being Birkenstock's first storefront in the midwestern United State.

Mariano's Closing 4 IL Stores: Here's Which Locations
The closures, part of an 18-month strategy to scale back on brick-and-mortar locations, were included in a released earnings report.

Keller's Farmstand In Plainfield Is Permanently Closing: 'It's A Big Change For Us, Too'
The Plainfield Farmstand is closing "due to circumstances beyond our control," owners said.

Free Movie Tickets Available For Educators, School Staff This Summer
A movie theater company is offering free tickets to educators and school staff this summer.

Mokena Business Giving Out CBD Dog Treats Ahead Of July 4
SunKissed Greenz in Mokena will hand out one free CBD dog treat per dog per customer on June 27 and 28.