Massive Amazon Project | Goodbye To Wendy's | Hello To Brown's Chicken: IL Business News

This week in Illinois business news, a massive Amazon development cleared to move in, the return of a classic restaurant, and the loss of a long-time fast-food chain.

Additionally, a local community is rallying around the owner of an Illinois city's only soul food restaurant, after she found out she has stage four cancer a week after opening.

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

• Massive Amazon Development Proposal Clears Local Plan Commission, Advances To Next Step
• Community Rallies Around Restaurant Owner Battling Cancer
• Fast-Food Chicken Restaurant Returns To Chicago Suburb
• Community Loses Wendy's Restaurant After Decades Of Business, Millions Of Customers Served At This Location

The Bottom Line

• A lawsuit filed last month accuses McDonald's of deception due to claims that the McRib contains no rib meat.

Deal of the Week

For national Popcorn Day on Jan. 19, Regal movie theaters are offering a free large popcorn to Crown Club members. Marcus Theaters is also offering any guest a free large popcorn for ticket holders on the holiday.

More Restaurant News

Liquor Commission To Weigh Barrel & Heritage's Liquor License Request
Barrel & Heritage, once known as Tasting deVine, is hoping to add specialty tequila to its offerings for consumption at home or onsite.

Amy Morton's The Barn Steakhouse Coming To Highland Park: Report
The famed steakhouse The Barn is expected to open in Highland Park in March.

Açai Bowl Spot Moving Into Downtown Skokie
Hummingbird Hideaway, a new açai bowl eatery, is asking the village for financial assistance in order to renovate its downtown space.

Proof No. 5 Set To Close In Wheaton
The restaurant at 214 W. Front St. is set to be replaced by a new concept restaurant from parent company Bourbon Belly Hospitality.

Taste Buds Kitchen Seeks BYOB License For Group Cooking Classes In Naperville
The concept entertainment cooking school will meet with liquor commissioners on Jan. 8.

New Libertyville Coffee Shop Meant To Serve As 'Third Space': Owner
Frunchroom Collective is planning to open soon at 1193 S. Milwaukee Avenue.

Geneva Restaurant Week: See The Lineup For 2026
Almost 30 restaurants will offer "dine on the $9s" pricing for Geneva Restaurant Week in January.

2nd Annual Aurora Restaurant Week: See What Businesses Are Participating
Aurora Restaurant Week offers residents and visitors the chance to try various restaurants offering exclusive discounts and prix-fixe menus.

Toast & Butter Cafe Offers Comforting Cuisine That's Good For The Soul
Toast & Butter Café will be offering free coffee and free chicken noodle all day Saturday, Jan. 10, in Palos Hills.

Hinsdale Settles On Restaurant For Train Station: Official
"I believe the community will be very pleased," the village president said.

More Business News

Sports Gambling Is Big Business In IL: Here’s A Look At Betting
How does Illinois rank in amount spent on sports gambling? And how much has it made the state?

This Is The Best Private Company In IL; 10 Others Ranked By Forbes
Forbes has released its America's Top Private Companies list. Here's how 10 Illinois companies, including eight in the Chicago area, ranked.

Trump And Truth Store Moving To Crystal Lake
The store's owner, Lisa Fleischmann, told Shaw Local News Network she hopes to reopen her store within a couple weeks.

Health Spa Coming To Hinsdale This Year: Owner
It is set to include yoga and meditation classes, spa treatments and a café.

La Grange To Decide On 39-Unit Downtown Complex
Most residents opposed the development during a hearing. The complex would replace an antique mall.

Domino's Opens First Store In Manteno, Hiring For 20 Positions
The store is open for business and offering a special deal to celebrate.

New Lenox GameStop To Shutter, With Two Other South Suburban Locations
The New Lenox location is among several in the suburbs to close by Jan. 15.