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This week in Illinois business news, the transformation of a historic home; why this iconic motorcycle seller has to close dealerships; and a beloved local business is on the market.

Additionally, Illinois was one of just three states in the nation to reject a new federal "no tax on tips" provision.

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

• Historic Plainfield Home Will Be Transformed Into Bed And Breakfast For Sanctuary Events
• Babe's Jumbo Hot Dogs For Sale: REMAX Reveals Asking Price 'Thriving Business Opportunity Awaits'
• Iconic Motorcycle Brand Struggles, Shuttering Dealerships In IL
• Illinois Rejects Federal 'No Tax On Tips' Rule

The Bottom Line

• The Chicago Tribune is suing an artificial intelligence company for allegedly unlawfully profiting off the publication's content to build its search engine.
• Illinois-based building material supplier North American Builders Supply has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing financial troubles.

Deal of the Week

Until Dec. 18, the Art Institute of Chicago is offering free admission for Illinois residents on weekdays.

More Restaurant News

New Breakfast Restaurant Opening In Frankfort
The restaurant also has a New Lenox location.

New Bagel Business Coming To Arlington Heights In 2026
The location on Evergreen Avenue will mark the seventh restaurant for the longtime local business.

Ovvio Italian Taverna 'Brings People Together' In Downtown Glenview
The new restaurant, part of the Village's downtown revitalization plan, is located at 1148 Waukegan Road.

Sushi Restaurant Promises To Bring Former Larry's Diner Space Back To Former Popularity: Mayor
A Japanese restaurant is planning to open in the space formerly occupied by the popular Larry's Diner in Plainfield.

S&T Grand Opening Next To Buffalo Wild Wings: First 300 Customers May Win Guaranteed Prizes
S&T Provisions first opened in 1960 in Mt. Greenwood in Chicago. The business sells pizza set-ups, meatball mix, sausage, pasta and more.

Juliet's Tavern Also Gets $20,365 Business Continuity Grant From Joliet City Manager Beth Beatty
CUT 158 owner Bill Dimitroulas informed Joliet's City Council he was aware of Joliet Patch's news coverage and the social media comments.

Barrio Burrito Bar's Route 59 Grand Opening In Shorewood: 'This Brand Is Growing So Fast In The U.S.'
Barrio Burrito Bar has opened its first location in Illinois on Tuesday, choosing the growing village of Shorewood as its first destination.

These IL Eateries Among Best New Restaurants In America, New List Says
These Illinois restaurants offer “spectacular food … coupled with a damn good time.”

More Business News

Hibbett Opening In February In Romeoville
This will be the first location in the southwest suburbs.

New Retail Building Approved In Romeoville
Two restaurants have been announced for the new building.

After Amazon Warehouse Plans Nixed For Crystal Lake, 178 Homes To Take Its Place
Pulte Homes is proposing the addition of single-family homes for a 63-acre parcel at 275 S. Main Street in Crystal Lake.

New Details On $1K 'Trump Accounts' For IL Babies
"Trump Accounts" are a new savings tool where money is invested in the stock market on behalf of a child.

Milk Sold At Illinois Grocery Stores Recalled For Possible Contamination With Cleaning Product
The milk may contain food-grade cleaning agents, the Illinois-based company said.

Alsip Shell Promotes Newly Remodeled Pumps And Store With Holiday Cash Giveaway
Alsip Shell offers a fully stocked, modern grocery, in addition to specialty high-flow diesel trucker, kerosene, racing gas and DEF.

Chain Store Opening In Darien Next Year
It is replacing a store that closed last summer.

Ron Tirapelli Ford Lawsuit: General Manager In Pay Dispute As Monthly Salary, Company Bonuses Revealed
Ron Tirapelli Ford is in Shorewood at 4335 W. Jefferson St. It's at the Interstate 55 exit for Joliet and Shorewood.

Bill Dimitroulas Opening Downtown Joliet Art Gallery, After More Taxpayer 'Business Continuity Grants'
Joliet taxpayers are paying more this year to help subsidize several of Dimitroulas' downtown restaurants, including CUT 158 Chophouse.

Pilates Studio Named 2025 Skokie Business Of The Year
FLX Move Pilates, opened in 2024, was honored this week as Skokie's 2025 business of the year.