Begging Brings Snack Back | 'Field Of Schemes' | COVID Rental Fraud

ILLINOIS — This week in Illinois business news, a woman swindled out of $62,000 by Kevin Costner fake; how years of begging brought a popular menu item back at a major fast food chain; and a woman imprisoned for rental fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Additionally, the abrupt closure of a meat packing plant left its nearly 300 employees without a job.

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

• McDonald's Adding Fan Favorite Snack Wrap Back To Menu
• 'Field Of Schemes': Evanston Resident Scammed By Fake Kevin Costner
• Home Decor Retailer To File For Bankruptcy: See IL Stores
• Meat Packing Plant Shuttered Abruptly, 300 Out Of Jobs
• IL Woman Gets 2 Years, Must Pay Back $350,000 In Rental Fraud Case
• Man Loses $20K After Caller Claims To Be His Child In Distress

Quote Of The Week

"You created a movement. A movement so powerful that you finally won" - McDonald's Social Media Manager

The Bottom Line

• Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said the city is floating around the idea of taxing the wealthy to fund public transit.
• Officials in Chicago broke ground on what they called the largest housing investment in the South Chicago neighborhood in 20 years.

Deal of the Week

With Father's Day coming up on Sunday, June 15, show dad you appreciate him by taking him to BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse to claim a free limited-edition pint glass.

More Restaurant News

This Is The Most Expensive Restaurant In Illinois
The editors of the list said the U.S. has some "seriously upscale restaurants for diners looking to spend big on a special occasion."

Franchise Restaurant Plans Move Forward In Frankfort
The new restaurant is planned for Route 30 and Frankfort Square Road.

Maple Butter Cafe Removes Video Gaming Terminals
The cafe recently removed its six video gaming terminals.

La Grange May Relax Restaurant Liquor Rules
A local restaurant is struggling with a village requirement, the owner said.

Man Trespasses At La Grange Restaurant: Cops
In another case, a worker was seen striking a nursing home resident, local police said.

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.

More Business News

Free Movie Mondays Begin June 9 At The Forge: Lemont Quarries
Head out to the Mount Lawn, bring some chairs and blankets, and grab a sweet treat from the Creamery on-site.

Retail Theft 'Blitz' Leads To 6 Arrests In Woodstock
The Woodstock Police Department and Spring Grove Police Department participated in the National Organized Retail Crime Blitz.

Men Ask For Donation, Steal $25K From Amazon Fresh Shopper: Arlington Heights PD Blotter
The theft occurred on the victim's phone at the E. Palatine Road store.

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Opens In Glenview
The new business is located on Waukegan Road next to Trader Joe's.

Former Worker Threatens To Kill Employees: Glenview Police Blotter
Police said the ex-worker told them over the phone that they were being harassed before hanging up on an officer.

Burglars Swipe Cash After Hours At Popular Evergreen Park Restaurant
Evergreen Park police said the burglars threw a brick at the front glass door to gain access into the restaurant.

Chain Store In Darien Shuts Doors
The same is the case for all the chain's stores, even though its website and phone message haven't caught up.

Long John Silver Demo: Trendy New Business Will Be Built Here: Photos
Gould Brothers, a long-time Joliet company, was hired to demolish the empty Long John Silver restaurant. It was the last one left in Joliet.

Homewood Mulls Local Grocery Tax To Offset Loss Of State Tax
The Village Board will vote on the tax at its June 10 meeting.

Ferris Bueller's Vest Could Sell For Up To $600K At Auction
The auction was announced on the 40th anniversary of the beloved character's "day off."