Iconic Holiday Market Opens | Mystery Lottery Winners | Best Places To Work: IL Business News

This week in Illinois business news, the opening of a traditional holiday market; how employees rank Chicagoland employers; and three big lottery prizes set to expire soon are still unclaimed.

Additionally, a beloved local restaurants reminisces on its unforgettable journey as it gets ready to close permanently.

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

• 3 Big IL Lottery Prizes Set To Expire Soon, Remain Unclaimed
• Best Places To Work 2025: Chicago-Area Employees Rank Best Employers
• Restaurant Closing Following 'Unforgettable Journey'
• Christkindlmarket Opens This Week

Deal of the Week

Many retail chains offer free items for Black Friday. See the best Black Friday stores, according to WalletHub.

At JC Penny, guests who are at the store at specific times have a chance to win free items, including:

• 5 a.m. chance to win a $500 off coupon and a free snow globe
• 9 a.m. a free Cuisinart coffee maker
• 1 p.m. a free pair of lab-grown diamond stud earrings
• 5 p.m. a free Sutra hair styler

More Restaurant News

Velvet Taco Now Open At Block 59 In Naperville
The fast-casual restaurant offers chicken and waffle tacos, paneer tacos and other inventive eats.

Wendy's Opens Nov. 20 On Butterfield In Downers Grove
The first 50 customers who visit the grand opening at 1362 Butterfield Rd. after 10:30 a.m. will get a special offer.

Pier 9 Seafood And Bar Opening In Bolingbrook
The new restaurant is set to open in December.

Coffee Lounge Approved By Frankfort Board
The new business will be located at 10850 W. Laraway Road, Unit 1W, in the Patriot Center.

Hometown Coffee Opens Newest North Shore Location In Glenview
The owners, who are North Shore residents, also run coffee shops in Glencoe, Winnetka and Lake Forest.

Westmont Fast Food Restaurant Closes
A similar type of food is available at another local restaurant.

Elmhurst Spot To Be Pizzeria Again
The business has a rough timeline for opening its doors.

More Business News

IL Grocery Prices Have Increased: What That Means For The Holidays
Plus, see Illinois grocery stores' Thanksgiving meal deals.

Crews Break Ground On Multimillion Dollar, 306-Home Development In Naperville
The multi-use development will include a 15,000 square foot retail space.

Psychic Reading Business To Be Considered By Lisle Planning Commission
A public hearing will be held Wednesday to consider a special use permit request to allow Psychic Readings by Mary to open on Ogden Avenue.

Jewel, Walmart, Whole Foods: Thanksgiving 2025 Grocery Store Hours For Chicago Area
Thanksgiving is just days away — you might want to start shopping those grocery lists soon.

New Fine Jewelry Store Opening In The Promenade Bolingbrook
The new store will offer natural and lab-grown diamond jewelry, including engagement rings, wedding bands, earrings and more.

Bolingbrook Hospital Breaks Ground On 2 New Catheterization Labs
The 15,000-square-foot addition to the hospital campus is scheduled for completion in September 2026.

Abbott Laboratories Acquires Exact Sciences In $23 Billion Deal
Madison-based Exact Sciences focuses on the early detection of cancer and supports personalized treatments.

Lava Island Aims For 'End Of Year' Opening: What You Need To Know About The Area's Newest Adventure Park
The business is moving into a former Best Buy at Quentin Collection shopping center near Route 12 and Quentin Road in Kildeer.

Yorkville 'Is A Natural Fit' For New QuikTrip Gas Station, Convenience Store
It's the first QuikTrip to open in Kendall County.

Trader Joe's Is Opening In Oswego, Village President Says, But Location Remains A Mystery
"Obviously, the village has known for a very long time," Village President Ryan Kauffman said.

Black Friday Shopping: 2025 Chicago-Area Mall Hours
While most shopping malls are closed on Thanksgiving Day, they'll reopen Black Friday, which this year falls on Nov. 28.

Thanksgiving, Black Friday 2025 Retail Hours: What’s Open, Closed In IL
Here's what's open and closed on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday across the Chicago area.

370 Self-Storage Units For Drauden Road Proposed Again: What Will City Of Joliet Do This Time?
Joliet documents show the proposed hours of operation, during which renters can access their storage units would be from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Cut 158 Seeks Another Business Continuity Grant Of $63,734 From Joliet's Taxpayers: City Hall
Mayor D'Arcy and City Manager Beth Beatty raised property taxes, allowing Joliet to use funds to help downtown businesses amid construction.

Village Of Homewood Launches 'Unwrap Homewood' Holiday Shopping Campaign
The campaign encourages residents to explore Homewood’s variety of boutiques, specialty shops and services for holiday shopping.