“This incredible outpouring of support truly reflects the strength and compassion of our community,” said Deb Condotti, President/CEO of Easterseals Joliet Region.

Eye Physicians of Libertyville, a rapidly growing private ophthalmology practice, has announced its expansion into a newly constructed suite within Winchester Court, Suite 107.

Sauk Valley Bank recently announced Lori Gajdzik is the Harvard market president of Sauk Valley Bank.

With lines of customers frequently wrapping around their buildings, the incoming “7 Brew” coffee and energy drink hotspot should continue the revitalization of the former St. Charles Mall property. City alderpersons said its nice to see the area taking off.

The Yorkville Police Department responded to an attempted burglary incident in the 1900 block of South Bridge Street.

St. Charles residents have indicated they prefer the former police station become a public space, while developers have pushed to build luxury housing, a hotel and other commercial uses.

Thomas R. Hughes, president and CEO of Stillman BancCorp, and the board of directors, recently announced the promotions of bank officers.

The vote on the 80-acre Meyer data center is now likely to be at the next Yorkville City Council meeting. A zoning commission unanimously voted against the project before changes were made.

The Buffalo Wild Wings at 2685 Sycamore Drive in Morris announced over the weekend that it is closing its doors.

Amboy Auto Repair will formally open for business Monday, April 13. Owner Mike Hambley, who owned Ashton Auto Repair, is looking forward to that day. But a Sunday in late August is the day he's really, really looking forward to.

The dispensary is located at 2121 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet (the former NAPA Auto Parts store).

Last year, village trustees unanimously approved plans for a 12,500-square-foot grocery store at the site. Benderson Development Company LLC. is building the store along with another building.

Cutting hair in Dixon for 61 years, Dick Dir of Bill and Dick's Barbershop celebrated a retirement party Monday, March 30, 2026, at the downtown shop.

OSF HealthCare recently announced that its gift shops are cashless.

Construction recently started on a Scooter’s Coffee franchise in the 500 block of South Main Street in Bourbonnais, across from Chicago Dough Company and Elite Community Credit Union.

Following extensive damage caused by the tornado and hailstorm on March 10, First American Bank announced it will permanently consolidate the operations of the Kankakee and Bourbonnais branches.

The Great American Bagel, which closed in 2023, recently reopened at 1101 Essington Road in Joliet under a new owner.

B Dominique Boutique announced it will close its doors in mid-to-late April after five years in business. 

A Chicago developer made his pitch Wednesday to turn the former Magnuson Hotel near Dixon into apartments during a hearing in front of Lee County’s zoning officer but faced opposition from nearby residents.

Work on Valley View Dental’s addition should be completed in September.

Services include refined personal flowers to full-scale ceremony and reception designs, according to the Bright + Bloom website.

The new name of the barber shop and beauty salon is The Grata Collective.

Billy Bricks Pizza and Moo Joe’s ice cream plan to open in a vacant building at 5 S. Madison St., next door to Freddie’s Off the Chain restaurant and across Jefferson Street from the Oswego Public Library.

This declaration will allow homeowners, renters, businesses, and some nonprofits to apply for low-interest loans to help cover damages not covered by insurance.

The city of Yorkville approved the 540-acre Project Steel data center, with 16, two-story warehouses. The approval came after hours of residents urging the city to slow down approval for data centers.

Stocks fell sharply Thursday, and oil prices rose as doubt took over again from hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the war with Iran

Lake County is starting a new sustainability program to recognize local businesses that are working to be more environmentally friendly.

Dixon, Freeport and Sterling also currently have Main Street programs.

After growing with the firm over the past seven years as an adviser, Sean Considine has acquired Byron Wealth Management as of March 31, 2026.

Senior economist, economic advisor and director of the Economic Mobility Project at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Kristen Broady, said Wednesday that recent and current events in Iran, Venezuela and Cuba have made economic outlooks more difficult to project.

The Midwest Summit on Leadership – Shaping the Next Era of Influence takes place Thursday, May 21, at The Dixon: Historic Theatre with keynote speakers Alonzo Kelly, Tasha Garcia and Dustin E. James.

A March 19 ribbon-cutting in Mt. Morris marked a new home for the architectural drafting and design firm County Line Design.

From Capitol News Illinois: Midwestern governors, including Illinois’ JB Pritzker, are seeking a permanent solution to being able to use the ethanol blend E15 gasoline that’s cheaper but some say more polluting at a time when gasoline prices are rising

The DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation hosted its annual Economic Outlook Luncheon Wednesday at Faranda’s Banquets in DeKalb. The event featured keynote speaker Kristen Broady, senior economist, economic advisor, and director of the Economic Mobility Project at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

The award is presented by the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Community

Originally, the HomeGoods store was to locate in the former Lowe’s Garden Center in the Prairie Market shopping center along U.S. Route 34. However, those plans fell through.

The owners of Dixon’s family owned grocery store, Oliver’s Corner Market, started placing items on sale Monday as they prepare to close after 39 years in operation. The store will close when the remaining inventory runs out, by April 4 at the latest.

The 243,500-square-foot store under construction in Plainfield is about the same size as its other stores.

Tim and Patty Oliver are calling it a career and closing Oliver's Corner Market in Dixon. The two are focused on retirement and spending time with family.

The city of Yorkville has two more large data center projects being proposed. Up for votes on Tuesday is the 540-acre Project Steel and the Meyer data center.

Kids scrambled across downtown Plano, collecting plastic eggs with treasurers from local businesses

Teamsters announce that the union has organized 190 workers at the IKEA warehouse in Joliet.

JK Moving Services received two awards during the American Trucking Association’s Moving and Storage Conference in Nashville. JK Moving’s Tim Hall of Dixon was named Super Van Operator of the Year.

Matt Prescott has opened a new restaurant in Sterling that is now serving up wood-fired pizzas and Chicken George.

Patrons enjoy the Lenten season fish fry Friday at Faranda’s Banquets in DeKalb. A portion of the proceeds go to support multiple social service agencies in DeKalb County. The fish fries are 4 to 8 p.m. Fridays through April 3 at the banquet center, 302 Grove St., DeKalb.

The city this week approved a drive-thru for a Culver's near the interchange serving the Rock Run Collection development

Local author, clinical psychologist and relationship coach Kelly Flanagan will host a book signing for his USA Today bestselling book “The Road Less Triggered: Turning Conflict into Connection with a Single Choice” on Saturday at Books on First in Dixon.

About a year after Cledy’s House of Hope opened in Rock Falls, the money is running out and, without donations, could be forced to close its doors, according to its COO.

Family, friends and members of the Mt. Morris Village Board and Economic Development Corp. filled the Main Event Barber Lounge on March 14 for an official ribboncutting ceremony.

U.S. stocks slumped Wednesday after a report said inflation was primed to worsen even before the war with Iran caused oil prices to spike