Exploding Wine | Toys 'R' Us Comeback Continues | Weed Sales Tax Hike

ILLINOIS — This week in Illinois business news, bulk grocer warns buyers to beware of exploding wine; the king of toys stores is making a comeback; and a town maxes out its weed tax.

Additionally, a beloved suburban Italian restaurant closes its doors, only for a new Italian restaurant to take its place.

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

• New Italian Restaurant To Replace Beloved Old One In Chicago Suburb
• This Costco Wine Could Explode, Retailer Warns Its Members
• Toys R Us Continues Comeback With New Standalone Store In Suburbs
• Marijuana Sales Tax Is Increasing In This Chicagoland Town
• 9 IL Target Stores To Host Midnight Release Of Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’

The Bottom Line

• Consumers are planning to cut down on their holiday spending this year due to shrinking budgets, according to PwC’s annual Holiday Outlook survey.
• Illinois joined the Federal Trade Commission's lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation over outrageous ticket resale prices.

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More Restaurant News

Unlimited Chili Tastings As Restaurants Compete In Wheaton Chili Cookoff
The Chili Cookoff is set for Oct. 4 in downtown Wheaton.

Popular Popcorn Stand In Downtown Crystal Lake Gets New Owner
The owner of Limonadaz has entered into a lease agreement with the city to take over Pop's Corn Crib.

Clarendon Hills Eatery Falls Through After Rejection
A closely divided board turned down a subsidy deal for the proposed restaurant.

Cup Of Joe By Cemeno's Opening In Joliet: Coffee, Smoothies, Shakes, Breakfast, More
The Joliet Park District Board will vote on changing the terms of its lease agreement with Cemeno's Pizza next week.

St. Joseph's Pints And Pork Challenge To Pit Breweries, BBQ Teams In Taste Battle
Pints and Pork is set for Saturday, Sept. 27 in the parking lot of St. Joseph School in Manhattan.

More Business News

Van Sipma Jewelers To Celebrate 125 Years In Business With Vintage & Estate Jewelry Event
The Homewood jeweler will host a week-long celebration that includes a chance to shop a curated collection of vintage and estate jewelry.

Time Capsule, Dedication Ceremony To Celebrate 150-Year Anniversary Of Oswald's Pharmacy
Residents can see the items to be included in the time capsule, which will be sealed in the pharmacy's original home on Jefferson.

4 IL Grocery Store Chains Make List Of Nation's Best
Readers selected their favorite grocery stores from across the country. Four Illinois grocery chains made the cut.

City Council Votes Against Zoning Amendment For Cat Lounge On Roosevelt Road
Candle of Hope Foundation had sought the zoning amendment to bring a cat lounge to 923 Roosevelt Rd.

Atlas Wealth Management Expands Into New Location
The business told Patch it has been located in Frankfort for nine years, and is now moving into the former OPA! building.

New Indoor Trampoline Facility Coming To Bolingbrook
The facility will be the first location in Illinois.

IL 7-Eleven Stores To Undergo Major Changes
The rebranding will center around the chain's food offerings, with plans to improve the quality of its fresh food options.

2nd Crystal Lake Dispensary Gets Special Use OK From Crystal Lake City Council
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Renew Migraine And Wellness Center Brings 'Holistic Approach' To Glenview
The new business recently opened its doors on Glenview Road.

Lots Of Finds At Palos Hills Bargain Days Fall Community Garage Sale, Thursday Through Sunday
Put on your running shoes and shop dozens of garage sales Sept. 18 through Sept. 21 available at Palos Hills Bargain Days. See the list.

$1M Ticket Sold At Bensenville Store
A family plans to split the money evenly. The father said it would be invested in his children's further education.

Winter Coat Pop-Up Fundraiser To Benefit Local Teens At Orland Park Teen Center
Shoppers can browse through hundreds of high-quality winter coats, boots, and cold-weather from Columbia, Lands’ End, Eddie Bauer and more.

Sip & Shop Ushers In New Season At Westfield Old Orchard
The Sip & Shop event will feature special shopping deals, live music and food from celebrity chef Fabio Viviani.