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Stocks fell further after Powell’s remarks. The broad S&P 500 index dropped more than 2% in afternoon trading.

Joliet area coffee houses worry about meeting demands and keeping down costs with tariffs, supply chain issues, and climate change .

The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports

Located at 3512 E. Lincolnway in Sterling, Boots and Boujee Boutique offers one-of-a-kind “boho, new-vibe” inspired shirts, jeans, boots, hats, lingerie, jackets and jewelry.

The Lockport City Council on Wednesday will review plans for a new auto repair shop and 7-Brew coffee kiosk.

Check out our photos from Boots and Boujee Boutique in Sterling

Jiffy Lube has opened a new location at 682 E, Lincoln Hwy. in New Lenox.

Hamilton Loft in Lockport is available for public and private events, workshops, brand pop-ups, photos shoots and meetings.

A DeKalb panel is preliminarily backing plans to rezone a Grove Street building that once housed a motorbike seller, in hopes of helping the building’s owner market the vacant space for new business.

White Fence Farm has added three new food items to its carryout menu at its four locations.

Spencer Aurand, former business manager at Dixon Stage Left, will fill the role previously filled by Darren Mangler. Aurand left Stage Left a couple months ago and decided to move back to theater when the Dixon theater board approached him about the position.

The Lockport Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve plans for a Wendy's restaurant on Tuesday.

Trump administration exempts smartphones and laptops from tariffs, aiding tech firms

Chicago toy company faces massive tariff hikes, risking production and jobs

Nik & Ivy's Brewing Company in Lockport will host a spring artisan market with food and live music on Saturday, April 12.

Wing Snob, a nationally branded wing restaurant, will be opening a location in Romeoville along Weber Road this summmer.

U.S. stocks dove Thursday and surrendered a chunk of their historic gains from the day before as President Donald Trump’s trade war continues to threaten the economy

Ashley, the largest furniture store brand in North America, will officially open its newest retail store on April 12 in Gurnee.

The city of Joliet seeks developer to put downtown buildings back to use.

Made in Plano, the "Coolest Thing Made in Illinois" is a pump that was recently used to fight wildfires in California

U.S. stocks soared to one of their best days in history on a euphoric Wall Street Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he would back off on most of his tariffs temporarily, as investors had so desperately hoped he would

A sign proclaiming, “Coming soon – The Pancake House" hangs off the fence near its new home at 3147 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet.

The owners of The Dirty Bird 815, a staple Sycamore fried chicken restaurant, will soon open up a new food venture in the city’s downtown area.

U.S. stocks dove Tuesday following another stunning reversal, with Wall Street veering from a huge gain at the opening of trading to more losses at the close, because investors still have no idea what to make of President Donald Trump’s trade war

The park is part of the city’s $300 million multiphase Riverfront Reimagined project.

Matthew Hicks, who also teaches building trades at the Whiteside Area Career Center and owns a construction business, built the 13-hole course. It will have a grand opening Saturday, April 12.

Check out our photos of the new 9th Hole Mini Golf & More in Sterling

Cordes Brothers Towing at 151 Linden will offer services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment and moving supplies.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 7 featured Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dallas Knack discussing upcoming chamber events including a Keystone Young Business speed networking seminar April 16.

President Donald Trump remained defiant on Monday as global markets continued plunging after his tariff announcement last week

The impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’sblast of tariff hikes was reverberating across world markets Monday as America’s trading partners puzzled over whether there is room for negotiating better deals

The Sterling Public Library will host a job search workshop from 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at the library.  

City support for downtown Joliet businesses that can link revenue loss to city square project now tops $150,000.

The S&P 500 lost 6% after China matched President Donald Trump’s big raise in tariffs announced earlier this week

China responded to the 34% tariffs imposed by the U.S. on imports from China by announcing it will impose a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products beginning April 10

President Donald Trump is sounding an upbeat note about his tariffs even as the stock market reacted by falling more than 1,600 points

Giada De Laurentiis will have a signature restaurant at the future Hollywood Casino Joliet.

First Secure Community Bank of Joliet is hosting its annual April sale of American Eagle Gold Coins – produced by the United States Mint – on Saturdays in April.

The award recognizes the significant efforts and dedication of 880 associates and the management team in achieving operational excellence across all parameters, according to a news release.

The city of Joliet, in partnership with the Joliet City Center Partnership will showcase 10 Chicago Street businesses in a special event on Friday.

Sweeping new tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump provoked dismay, threats of countermeasures and urgent calls for talks to find ways to rescind the stiff new import taxes imposed on goods from countries around the globe

Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date and $449.99 price tag for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2, which will introduce interactive chat and screenshare functions to connect gamers

Long-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into trade wars abroad — all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty

Owner Aurelio Gallardo told Shaw Local that the move will provide additional dine-in seating, a drive-thru option and new menu items, including sandwiches, soups, bagels, custom cream cheeses and new specialty coffee drinks.

President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States

Wine lovers now can stop at the Mistie Hill Vineyard in Custer Park to try the wines made in the Kankakee River Valley.

Organizations like the Illinois AFL-CIO and Illinois Building Trades Unions are working to increase female participation in apprenticeship programs and create pathways for long-term success in the trades

Therapists are Uniquely You in New Lenox understood the broad range of support neurodivergent people need in their daily lives.

City of Joliet continues to resist plans for cannabis shops on Jefferson Street.

President Donald Trump says Wednesday will be “Liberation Day” — a moment when he plans to roll out a set of tariffs that he promises will free the United States from foreign goods