Beloved Ice Cream Shop Returns | Bar Goes Viral On Tiktok | Iconic Pizzeria's New Leader

This week in Illinois business news, the deep dish on the new Lou Malnati's CEO, a viral video sends customers flocking to this local bar and accolades for Chicago restaurants.

Plus, summer has officially arrived in one suburb now that a beloved hot dog and ice cream shop is back at long last.

Additionally, moviegoers can enjoy a discount this summer on films shown on the state's largest theater screen.

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

• Ranch Frostie Reopens, Familiar Face Is Now Sole Owner
• Bar's Birria Pizza Turning On Heads On TikTok
• Lou Malnati's Names Younglove-Webb New CEO
• See A Movie On IL's Largest Theater Screen At No Extra Cost This Summer
• 2 IL Restaurants, Chefs Named 2025 James Beard Winners

Quote Of The Week

"Everybody does quesabirria tacos. We wanted to make something different.” - Executive Chef Ivan Gonzalez

The Bottom Line

• The former CEO of Chicago's Loretto Hospital is accused of stealing nearly $300 million through a COVID Testing Scheme.
• State officials are interested in creating a larger presence of quantum technology companies in Illinois due to the potential for economic growth.

Freebie of the Week

This year, to celebrate National Onion Ring Day, Burger King is offering Royal Perks members a free order of any size of onion rings with a $1 purchase.

More Restaurant News

Rep. La Ha's First Small Business Spotlight Is Matt's Barbecue
Matt's Barbecue offers authentic Central Texas Style barbecue in downtown Lemont.

New Restaurant Coming To Former Mod Pizza Spot In Bolingbrook
The eatery is celebrating the new location by giving away free meals — find out how you could get one.

This New Vietnamese Restaurant Coming To Suburb
Dishes include their signature pho, crispy egg rolls, grilled meats and a variety of boba drinks.

90 Beers On Tap At Restaurant Set To Open Sunday
Yard House opened its third Illinois location at Hawthorn Mall.

Cafe Pop-Up Opens For The Summer
The pop-up is a collaboration between Bien Trucha, Five and Hoek Coffee and Rancilio Group North America.

Ranch Frostie Reopens, Familiar Face Is Now Sole Owner
Local favorite Ranch Frostie is open for the season as of Friday, its owner Jackie Potocki said. She hopes it was worth the wait.

More Business News

2nd Luxury Residential Community Opens At Fox Valley Mall
Lucca is the second luxury apartment community to open at Fox Valley Mall.

Staff Eye Opening Date For New Woodman's Grocery Store
The highly anticipated grocery store, along with a fuel center, will open at the corner of 119th Street and Route 59.

Plainfield Keeps Grocery Tax Despite Elimination Of State Tax
Plainfield will implement a grocery tax to counter Illinois's soon-to-be-eliminated tax — "We look at it as a status quo," the mayor said.

8 Palos Hills Businesses Burglarized In Overnight Smash-And-Grab Spree
The crew drove up in a stolen white Hyundai Sonata bearing Illinois registration EQ5763, Palos Hills police say.