Beloved Business Sells After 88 Years | Mass Layoffs | Restaurants Battle For Best Burger

This week in Illinois business news, hundreds laid off at credit card company; the battle between two Prairie State burger joints in the same championship; and the sudden resignation of the CEO of iconic Chicago chain.

Additionally, a beloved family-owned grocer sells after 88 years in business as owners leave grocery business.

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

• Nick's Tavern Is In Championship Round Of WGN's Best Burger Tournament
• Food Truck Run By Crystal Lake Veteran Makes It To Final Four Of WGN Burger Competition
• Mass Layoffs Reported At Discover's Former Headquarters
• New Market Will Be Bigger Than Costco, Cheaper Than Most Grocery Stores: Report
• Walt's Food Center To Be Sold To Berkot's Super Foods, Company Tells Employees
• President Of Portillo's Resigns 'Effective Immediately'

The Bottom Line

• A lawsuit against Loyola University Medical Center accuses the school of performing organ transplants on unsuitable patients to boost revenue.
• Spirit Halloween has plans to open Christmas-themed stores in Illinois this year, the company announced.

Deal of the Week

Krispy Kreme is offering customers a free medium hot or iced coffee and a free donut of choice, no purchase necessary, on Monday for International Coffee Day. Customers can also pick up a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for just $1 with the purchase of any dozen.

More Restaurant News

Dairy Queen On Butterfield Looks To Add Drive-Thru
A public hearing for the proposal was continued as planning and zoning council members seek more info about the project.

Romeoville Freddy's Frozen Custard Location Closes
The Romeoville business had opened in December 2022 at 440 S. Weber Road.

S&T Provisions Make It Official: Shorewood Gaining New Location On Route 59
S&T Provisions first opened in 1960 in Mt. Greenwood in Chicago. The business sells pizza set-ups, meatball mix, sausage, pasta and more.

Opening Date Set For New Lenox Jack In The Box
The New Lenox Jack In The Box will open soon, with fans ready to indulge in the Cali-based chain.

More Business News

4 Illinois Starbucks Stores Closing, New List Says
Following Starbucks' announcement about worldwide store closures, a new list shows which Illinois locations will shut down.

$1.9M Price Tag For Downtown Duplexes Narrowly Approved By St. Charles City Council
Construction could start soon on the eight-unit duplex development at South Forest and Prairie streets.

New Burlington Store To Open In Algonquin Next Week
The state's 48th Burlington store will open at 175 N. Randall Road in Algonquin.

Algonquin Commons Sells For $100M
Neveen Real Estate has purchased the shopping center from Red Mountain Group.

Personal Fitness Training Studio Franchise Opens Glenview Location
Alloy Personal Training, a Georgia-based company, opened its first gym in 1992.

Applications Open Soon For 2026 Batavia Boardwalk Shops
The small business incubator program in downtown Batavia is entering its seventh season.

Goodfellas Cigar Lounge Opening In Joliet: ‘Goodfellas Is More Than Just A Cigar Lounge'
The soft opening this Sunday gives guests the first opportunity to