Double Lotto Luck At Store | 'Spicy' Restaurant Hits Snag | Pizzeria Returns To Its Roots

This week in Illinois business news, a lucky store sold two winning lottery tickets this month; pending felony charges stop a restaurant from opening; and a vow to bring back greatness at an old pizzeria.

Additionally, owners of a restaurant say multiple visits from immigration agents have brought business down, forcing them to close.

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

• 'The Original Niko's Pizzeria Is Back': Former Owner Returns, Vowing To Bring Back 'Greatness'
• No Spicy Larry's Opening Up? Mayor Reveals Why
• 'Lucky Store' Sells 2 Winning Lotto Tickets In 1 Month
• Owners Blame 'Political Situation' For Closure Of Restaurant

The Bottom Line

• United Airlines plans to add new routes from O'Hare International Airport next year after winning additional gate space.
• Electric Vehicle company Rivian, which has a manufacturing plant based in Normal, Illinois, laid off more than 600 employees Thursday.

Deal of the Week

This Friday is Halloween, and several restaurants are offering food deals to people who show up in costume. Some deals include:

• Chipotle will give customers a $6 entrée to those who show up in costume.
• Krispy Kreme is offering a free Original Glazed or Classic ring Doughnut to those who come in costume between Oct. 25 and Oct. 30.
• Insomnia Cookies is offering anyone who wears a costume from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 a free classic cookie with any purchase.

More Restaurant News

Yard House Sets Opening Date For November At Naperville's Block 59
Yard House, which will have more than 100 beers on tap, recently announced the opening date for their Block 59 location.

Common Ground Vibe Cafe Pairs Art With Coffee In Lombard
The family-owned coffee shop-art space recently opened at 22 W. St. Charles Rd. in the former home of Ruff Life.

Third Chipotle Opens In St. Charles
The third location in the city opened on Friday.

This IL Restaurant Among Best In U.S. For Fine Dining, According To Tourists
Trip Advisor has recently released its list of the 25 best restaurants for fine dining in the country.

Lou Malnati's Raises Over $480K For Cancer Research
In 1971, Lou Malnati organized a benefit to honor his friend who battled cancer, and the fundraising has been an annual affair ever since.

'Feast, Sip, And Celebrate' With Northbrook Chamber At Taste Of The North Shore
This all-inclusive "foodie fest" brings together 19 of the area's favorite restaurants.

Essington Road's New Breakfast, Lunch Restaurant: Omelets, Pancakes, Skillets, Burgers, 4 Kinds Of Steak
Tuesday marked the soft opening for the new Joliet sit-down restaurant at 1121 Essington Road. Juybe's Breakfast and Lunch is open daily.

New Joliet Restaurant To Replace Empty MyGrain Brewing At Union Station: Details Revealed
Joliet city staff spent the past several months reviewing proposals from a number of restaurants interested in moving into MyGrain Brewing.

El Flamingo Opening At Louis Joliet Mall: Mayor D'Arcy Supports Liquor License Proposal
The Joliet City Council has been urged to approve the liquor license for 3340 Mall Loop Drive.

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Grants Of Up To $1,500 Available As Part Of KidsMatter's Teen Philanthropy Program
KidsMatter will award a total of $10,000 in grants to nonprofits that benefit local youths and teach them about their organization.

Zoning Request Would Allow More Restaurants To Revitalize Part Of Roosevelt Road Corridor
The village of Glen Ellyn is hoping to change the zoning ordinance to allow restaurants on a 70-acre parcel on the Roosevelt Road corridor.

Rolls Royce Dealership Seeks Extension For Complete Date In Downers Grove
The TIF-eligible development was initially set to be finished by the end of 2025.

These Are The 10 Richest ZIP Codes In Illinois: Report
The report includes several towns in the Chicago area.

These Beloved Retailers Permanently Closed In IL In 2025
Holiday shopping is almost here, but several retailers and chains have closed over the past year.

SNAP Benefits Could Soon End For 1.9M IL Residents Due To Government Shutdown
If the government shutdown does not end, millions of Illinois residents will not receive SNAP benefits starting on Nov. 1.

Luna Blanca Wellness Studio Offers 'Soft Place To Land' For Glenview Residents
The business, featuring yoga for all ages and levels, recently opened on Waukegan Road.

$9.5M Contract For Lake Michigan Receiving Stations Awaits Village Board Approval
Oswego trustees are set to vote on whether or not to approve a construction contract for Lake Michigan receiving stations.

Walt's Food Center Transition To Berkot's Super Foods Set, Timeline Laid Out
The Homewood store will be the first to reopen as a Berkot's, in a timeline laid out for customers.