Legendary Cheese Co. Among Oldest In Midwest | Lego Store Opening | More Red Lobster Woes

This week in Illinois business news, a new Lego Store "like no other" opens up; one of the oldest cheese company's in the Midwest thrives in this suburb; and another Red Lobster restaurant closes.

Additionally, a judge ruled that a local car wash hid its assets from a suburban couple suing the business over their son's death.

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

• New Lego Store 'Like No Other' Opens Doors At IL Mall
• Red Lobster Closes Yet Another IL Location
• Mancuso Cheese Company: Making 'Quality Ricotta, Mozzarella' Since 1907
• Local Car Wash Hid Assets From Family Who Lost Son: Court

The Bottom Line

• A new housing community in Chicago will bring nearly 600 apartments and about 30 condos in the city's Bronzelike neighborhood.

Deal of the Week

On Saturday, Dec. 20, guests who wear their most festive or over-the-top sweater to a Chipotle restaurant can score a buy-one-get-one-free entrée.

More Restaurant News

These IL Restaurants Make Some Of The Best Dishes In U.S.: NYT
While searching for the best restaurants in the country, New York Times staffers were especially impressed by two Illinois dishes.

Popular Salad Chain Opening Newest Location At Westfield Old Orchard
Sweetgreen, a national fast-casual chain that serves healthy salad and bowl foods, will open a new location in Skokie next week.

Skokie McDonald's Coming Down, To Be Rebuilt
The restaurant will soon be demolished and rebuilt to modernize facilities and enhance customer experience.

These Restaurants Are Open Christmas Day 2025 In Illinois
For those looking to keep their holiday celebrations low-key, these Illinois restaurants are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Brazilian Steakhouse Opening Soon In Bolingbrook
The eatery is owned and operated by Brazilian chefs, with meat selections from Brazil and the U.S.

Powerball Jackpot Hits $1B: When To Buy Tickets In IL For Next Drawing
The jackpot, which currently has a cash value of $461.3 million, could soar even higher before Saturday night’s drawing.

Ownership Change Revealed At Shorewood's Mauve Nosh & Libations: 'We're Incredibly Excited For What's Next'
Mauve is located in Shorewood along Route 52 near River Road next door to Happy Place Cafe and the Will County Brewing Company.

Joliet Restaurant, Bar Closes Forever: Meg Gillespie Won't Reopen Thirty Buck, Magpie's Joy Of Eating
Meg Gillespie took over the former Thayer Bros. Deli on Ruby Street. Her restaurant never caught on with the community.

Chipotle Opens In Joliet: 3 More Fast-Food Restaurants Coming To Rock Run Collection Sooner Than Later
The new Chipotle Mexican Grill opened Wednesday morning in Joliet across the street from the new Hollywood Casino Joliet.

New Restaurant Feathered Fork Opens in Crest Hill: 'Food Made With Real Craft And Soul'
Owner Kurtis Lott brings a hands-on approach that balances smart operations with a menu designed to bring real excitement to Crest Hill.

Tinley Brewery, Lockport Taproom Capture Holiday Spirit In Christmas Cookie Beer Collab For Charity
Flipside Brewing and The Open Bottle will release Santa's Midnight Snack—made to taste like Santa's favorite cookie—on Saturday, Dec. 13.

More Business News

ComEd Customers Will Receive $803M In Bill Credits In 2026
ComEd said the credits were made possible by the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, which requires nuclear plants to pay when prices are up.

Loaves & Fishes Receives $5M For Hub Expansion From Endeavor Health
The local food pantry is the first recipient of the hospital group's Community Investment Fund Impact Award.

2 IL Cities Have Among The Highest Property Tax Burden In The Country: New Ranking
The study compared 343 cities in the country, ranking two cities in Illinois among the top 20 most burdensome for property taxes.

Fuller's In Hinsdale 'Worth Around $15 Million': Owner
The company's president said he had no intention of selling the property, according to court records.

Hinsdale Car Wash Hides Assets From Family Who Lost Son: Court
The business apparently wanted to cheat the IRS or its creditors, the judge said. A trustee will be appointed.

$85M Elmhurst Community Center Project Launched
The new building will be nearly four times larger than the current one, the park district said.

'Yes To New Jobs For Joliet': The Joliet Technology Center Launches Website, '$20 Billion Investment In City'
Although the Joliet Technology Center was yanked off the past two agendas for the Joliet planning board, it's really happening now.

Drury Plaza Hotel: New 7-Story Hotel Near Hollywood Casino Joliet 'A Major Milestone For This Development'
Signs have been erected in front of the new Hollywood Casino Joliet that opened in August. There will be a Drury Hotel constructed here.

Pay Up, Fans: Tinley Park's Credit Union 1 Amphitheater Will Charge For Parking In 2026
Concertgoers will have to buy a parking pass separately from their ticket, with prices starting at $20 per car.