Dixon is preparing for the next wave of businesses headed to the Gateway Project, its major economic development site along South Galena Avenue near Interstate 88.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce held a Local Showcase Thursday afternoon featuring booths from over 100 local businesses and organizations for attendees to check out.

The event begins at noon on Friday at Boot Barn, located at 2661 Plainfield Road in Joliet.

MainStreet Libertyville is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelley Crimmins as interim executive director.

Oswego village trustees have unanimously approved the 25,000-square-foot building proposed in the Prairie Market East shopping center at the intersection of U.S. Route 34 and Fifth Street.

State Street Restaurant was known for its wide variety of sandwiches, including hot and cold subs, paninis, hot dogs, poor boys, burgers and wraps.

America’s Best Restaurants is a national media firm focused on highlighting independent restaurants. America’s Best Restaurants was at the restaurant on April 21 to film an episode for its YouTube channel.

The council began holding meetings in February to draft its budget and heard funding pitches from various department heads and community organizations. They voted March 16 to place it on file and it’s available online at the city of Dixon website.

Work continues at the Gateway Project site in Dixon on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Officials have announced that more businesses are coming in.

A Rock Falls company has filed a lawsuit alleging one of its owners systematically looted the business of more than $4 million through personal credit card charges, unauthorized cash withdrawals, and transfers to his own companies — all while concealing the scheme from co-owners.

The event, which includes tours after the ceremonies, begins at 4 p.m. at 317 N. Chicago St. in Joliet.

An outdoor “social district” around Joliet's new City Square is still early in discussion, city officials said.

Tacos El Tio, which has a location at 1606 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet, bought the space for $1.7 million, according to the Chicago Business Journal.

At Tuesday's Oswego Village Board meeting, village trustees voted against granting a special use permit for a self-storage facility at the site. The proposal called for the construction of six storage structures.

For 14 years in Batavia and 50 years in West Chicago, Pal Joey’s Restaurant has been a “fabric of the community.” But the final Batavia location will close in a matter of days.

Liquor ‘n’ Wine in Rochelle presented a $2,500 donation April 21 to the Rochelle Area Community Foundation as part of a 10-year, $25,000 total pledge to support Rochelle-area nonprofits and organizations.

After leasing the property for five years, the owner of a Morrison day care has purchased the building and the 5 acres of property on which it sits.

Abi Rose finished fourth in Impromptu Speaking and qualified for FBLA Nationals in San Antonio, Texas, June 29-July 2.

A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed without the constitutional authority to do so launched Monday

After their initial plan faced criticism, developers aiming to build a subdivision on 38 acres of historic Red Gate Farm near St. Charles are back with a revised proposal.

Harbor House by Valentino’s opened last week at Heritage Harbor in Ottawa.

The burglary happened in the area of Big Rock Boulevard and Mill Road in Yorkville, according to Yorkville police.

A portion of every plant will directly benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Joliet. Fundraising orders close April 24.

After initial skepticism, Lake in the Hills officials have given the go-ahead for a new car wash on Randall Road.

As housing prices continue to rise, the city of St. Charles has plans to provide stable housing options for residents struggling to get by. The city has partnered with Lazarus House on a 10-year program.

Having trouble meeting new people and growing business connections? Get help at an April 22 speed networking session for Rock Falls businesses.

The proposed downtown Lockport development at former Dellwood Tire site would include commercial space and an apartment complex.

The national award recognizes U.S. employers who prioritize associate well-being.

The restaurant opened in the former Crab Boil 59 space at 15507 S. Illinois Route 59 in 2023. It had previously been located in Oswego.

Pete’s Fresh Market is expected to open this summer, according to New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann.

OSF HealthCare is welcoming Chris Herbert to OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health – Sterling, where he will begin seeing patients April 23.

America’s Best Restaurants is a national media firm focused on highlighting independent restaurants.

Caleb Christos and Karina Murillo Ibarra showcase entrepreneurship skills in annual competition

The Homegrown Spring Market is from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m on Saturday at the Fox Republic Brewing Co. in Yorkville.

Since 2016, the volunteer-driven organization has been providing medical and therapeutic services to the uninsured and underinsured residents of Kankakee County and surrounding areas.

D&K Pest Control and Wildlife Removal trapped several raccoons and then patched areas inside and outside the Joliet home, where the raccoons had entered.

While Mistie Hill’s origins stretch back to 2008, the local winery’s metamorphosis into its current form as a customer-facing shop is more recent. Initially, the Strylowskis planned on selling their wine wholesale, but they eventually pivoted.

The YWCA of the Sauk Valley named six area women as 2026 Women of Achievement award recipients Thursday afternoon at the Dixon Elks Lodge.

Flexible amenity areas are coming to Downers Grove now that the Village Council has approved a contract for their construction of in the downtown area

Officials unanimously agreed to hire a manager to oversee a newly established Main Street program to spur economic growth and help existing businesses.

Uni Uni Boba Joliet will hold a grand opening at noon at 1504 Essington Road, Suite 1 in Joliet.

The family-run restaurant boasts a legacy as a gathering space for celebrations and as a local employer.

Food Truck Mondays, a monthly event featuring regional food trucks in downtown Amboy, kicks off from 4-8 p.m. Monday in the Depot Museum parking lot in downtown Amboy.

The Galowich YMCA in Joliet will close April 24. On Thursday, the city zoning board will consider plans for a Scuba business to move into the Houbolt Road site.

A jury has found that concert giant Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary had a harmful monopoly over big concert venues, dealing the company a loss in a lawsuit over claims brought by dozens of U.S. states and the District of Columbia

Yorkville Mayor John Purcell indicated there’s “no more appetite” from the City Council for data center proposals outside of what’s already been approved.

The Forreston Lions Club and the Forreston Area Business Association recently sponsored a 2026 Easter egg hunt.

In 1960, the roots were planted for Belson Steel Center Scrap Inc., and since then, the Bourbonnais-based firm has continued to grow and evolve.

Two new restaurants, which will operate under one roof, will soon be calling Bradley home in the Bradley Commons Shopping Center.

Community members lined the downtown street along Town Square Park on Saturday, April 11, to raise the voices they said are being ignored by Yorkville's elected officials. The group said "we are not backing down," in opposition to the city's near dozen data center projects.