Beloved Pizzeria Gets Facelift | Celeb-Inspired Sandwiches | Free Snacks On Metra Trains

This week in Illinois business news, Metra's new café car coming to a train near you; a new look for an old favorite; and the best farmer's market in the state.

Additionally, a new deli is offering Chicagoland foodies sandwiches inspired by famous Italian celebrities.

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

• Chicagoland Farmers Market Named Best In Illinois
• Metra Cafe Car Makes Debut In Chicago Area: When Will It Come To Your Metra Line?
• Beloved Pizza Place Remodeling: "I'm So Excited With The Way Everything Came Out'
• New Deli Offers Celebrity-Inspired Sandwiches In Chicago Suburb

The Bottom Line

• Dutch Bros, an Oregon-based coffee shop with a devoted following nationwide, said it plans to open about 35 locations in the Chicago market over the next year.
• Only two months into the new fiscal year, Illinois says it's facing a $267 million budget deficit.

Deal of the Week

In celebration of National Dessert Day on Oct. 14, McAlister's Deli is offering rewards members a free dessert with a purchase of $5 or more until Oct. 20.

More Restaurant News

Pony Express Takes Over Kitchen, Menu At New Lenox American Legion Post
Owners of JBD White Horse Inn sister location Pony Express strike deal for kitchen space, bring favorites from both to NL American Legion.

The Original Hog Wild Is Opening Another Location, Owner Says
The new location will be under the same ownership as those in New Lenox and Oak Lawn, the owner said.

Fast Food Chain Opens 3rd Darien Location
It replaces another fast food joint, which closed last December.

Liquor License Approved For The Guild's Concept Restaurant-Cafe-Bookstore
The city council unanimously approved a class A liquor license for the restaurant, which plans to open at 121 W. Front St.

More Business News

3 IL Children’s Hospitals Among Nation’s Best: U.S. News Rankings
See how the three Illinois children's hospitals fared in national rankings in pediatric specialties.

Downtown Tinley's Boo Bash To Bring Spooky, Sweet Fun To Harmony Square
The Boo Bash is set for Sunday, Oct. 26.

Dark Arts Market Brings 'The Weird, Wonderful and Strange' & Macabre Creativity To Tinley Brewery
Oddities, horror-inspired art and Halloween decor take over Soundgrowler Brewing at this sip & shop event Sunday, Oct. 12.

Opening Date Set For Orland's New Indoor Slide Park
Slick City is set to open to the public, with a ribbon cutting featuring a DJ, facepainting and giveaways the same day.

Walgreens Closing Downtown Chicago Location, Keeping Suburban HQ In Consolidation Plan: Report
The pharmacy giant's parent company was sold earlier this year in a reported deal worth $23.7 billion.

Day Spa Relocating From Orland Park To Homer Glen
The Kindred Day Spa has been operating in Orland Park for 13 years.

Fifth Annual Craft Show Planned At Lockport VFW
Featuring about 40 vendors, there will be a wide range of crafts offered at the Oct. 18 show.

Groupon Co-Founder Eric Lefkofsky Purchases Glencoe Home For $8.3M: Report
The billionaire entrepreneur is expanding his property in Glencoe with the recent purchase of a 1.83-acre, one-story home.

Lake Forest Mansion With Lavish Private Garden Sells For $11M: Report
The estate is the most expensive Lake Forest home sale since 2022.

2nd Annual Dia De Los Muertos Week In Highland Park Honors Ancient Celebration
The week-long festivities honor the Mexican holiday that celebrates the lives of departed loved ones.

2 New Shops Bring 'Modern Elegance' To Wilmette's Plaza Del Lago
Plaza del Lago's ever-growing collection of shops has gotten bigger, furthering the shopping destination's transformation.