Malört That Tastes Good | 'Beer Olympics' Awards | State's Housing Graded

ILLINOIS — This week in Illinois business news, a local brewery swears it made a Malört shot that tastes good; the state's report card on housing affordability and availability; and how to take a tortilla tour.

Additionally, a local brewery was awarded at the World Beer Cup, known as the "Olympics of Beer."

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

• IL's Housing Affordability And Availability Report Card Is In
  
• IL Brewery Takes Home Medal At World Beer Cup
• Malört And Baja Blast Mashup Latest Of Noon Whistle's Inventive Shots
• This Suburb Offers A 'Tortilla Tour': Here's What You Need To Know

Quote Of The Week

"Against all odds—and probably all logic—we've created one of the best-tasting shots we’ve ever poured" - Noon Whistle Brewing

The Bottom Line

• Chase Bank is trying to prevent fraud and scams by educating consumers with some preventive medicine for the pocketbook.
• Nutella is launching a new flavor variety of its iconic spread, and it will be made in suburban Chicago.

Freebie of the Week

Portillo's is marking National Italian Beef Day this year by offering buy one, get one free sandwiches all month for Portillo's Perks members.

More Restaurant News

Enormously Popular Restaurant Adding New Joliet Location

Joliet will gain a new, 5,000-square-foot freestanding restaurant and dual drive-thru lanes, plus an outdoor seating area and parking lot.

Moms Picked This St. Charles Restaurant As One Of The Best: Survey

Mixbook, a photobook agency, surveyed more than 3,100 mothers to find out what are "the most coveted local Mother's Day restaurants."

Wing Snob Opens In Algonquin

The business opened at 2407 W. Algonquin Road in Algonquin on Friday.

Glenview Kitchen Design Business Under New Ownership: Chamber

DDK Kitchen Design Group has showrooms in Glenview and Wilmette.

Popular Crestwood Sports Bar Under New Ownership

Tim and Debbie Newsome confirm that they sold At the Office Sports Bar and Grill has been sold to a new owner.

This Lake Co. Brewery Received Nod At World Beer Cup

9th Hour Brewing Co. was one of seven Illinois brewers to win at the international beer competition.

Coffee Shop Fails To Open On Jefferson, Company Wants 2nd Joliet Site

Joliet's City Council will meet on Tuesday to review a proposal from the same company that won approval to tear down the Long John Silver.

More Business News

The Latest Chicago Area Whole Foods Inches Closer To Opening

A certification of occupancy is expected to be issued this week for the Whole Foods in St. Charles, city official said.

La Grange May Regulate Massage Firms

Such rules are a part of "responsible local governance," the village said.

Theater Plus Apartments? No, Some Elmhurst Residents Say

One described the proposed building as "massive, tall and not attractive."

16 Condos Planned For Darien Neighborhood

The developer is facing challenging negotiations, adding complexity to its efforts, the city said.

$2 Million Lottery Winner At Shorewood Gas Station On Route 52

The Lenny’s Gas N Wash is located at 1201 W. Jefferson Street in Shorewood.

Custom Framing Company Opening In Historic Winnetka Neighborhood

The company offers custom framing for anything from matchbooks to fine art.

North Shore Contractor 'Ruined' Small Business Owner, Lawsuit Alleges

A small business owner alleged a North Shore landscape design company permanently damaged her building with a power washer.

Woofie's Mobile Pet Service Van On Its Way To The North Shore

The Woofie's mobile service van will offer grooming, pet sitting and dog walking to pet-owners in the North Shore area.