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This week in Illinois business news, getting the inside sip on the 2025 Bourbon County Stout lineup; what's in the cards for a proposed psychic reading shop; and a successful coffee shop is expanding.

Additionally, a local Hooter's restaurant hosted its own Angel Tree gift donation drive, spreading holiday cheer to seniors.

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

• Getting Into The Details Of This Year's Bourbon County Stout Lineup
• Psychic Reading Business Gets Unanimous Go-Ahead For Local Community
• Successful Coffee Shop Opens 2nd Location In Chicago Suburb
• Hooters Donates To Neighbors This Holiday Season: 'They Were All So Happy To Receive Their Gifts'

Deal of the Week

7-Eleven is offering several deals going into the new year:

• 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members can score two slices of pizza and a 20-ounce Cocoa-Cola for $5 at 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
• Through its delivery service 7NOW, 7-Eleven is offering 50 percent off with promo code NYDAY on Jan. 1.
• 7-Eleven's Raise the Roost locations are offering buy one, get one chicken sandwiches though Jan. 1.

More Restaurant News

New Italian Restaurant Coming To Bolingbrook
The new restaurant will go in the former Bar Louie space.

Local Restaurants, Amateur Cooks Invited To Compete In Frankfort's Chili Cook-Off
The Village said local cooks will showcase their best chili recipes, serve samples to event attendees, and compete for top honors.

Glenview Mexican Restaurant Moves Into New Space In The Glen
El Tradicional Mexican Restaurant, which opened in the village in 2018, features "authentic Mexican atmosphere and delicious food."

La Dolce Pizza Open For Christmas, New Year's Day? Shorewood's Newest Restaurant Reveals Answer
La Dolce Pizza has turned into one of the Joliet and Will County area's most popular pizza places a month after opening. Changes are coming.

OUT OF BUSINESS: Another Joliet Restaurant Fails To Make It, Tom Grotovsky Announces Details Of His Closing
For several years, Grotovsky operated the Great American Bagel on Essington Road. That building is also empty now.

More Business News

These IL Retailers Are Closing Locations In 2026
Businesses in Illinois experienced another challenging year, with chain closures spiking and continuing into 2026 statewide.

Over $500K In Community Impact Grants Awarded To Local Organizations By DuPage Foundation
Grants given via the new program will support workforce development, animal welfare, youth education and environmental initiatives.

Interactive Cooking Studio Opening In Downtown Frankfort
The new downtown Frankfort business, Whisk & Flame, has already launched its January class schedule.

Powerball Ticket Worth $1M Sold In IL As Jackpot Swells to $1.7B
If won, the jackpot would become the fourth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history.