A new wings restaurant has been planned for Huntley, but can it overcome concerns about parking and video gaming?

This city of Yorkville is hosting a public hearing for the annexation agreement amendment during the June 9 City Council meeting.

Local residents have had negative reactions in recent weeks after learning about a real-estate listing posted on the Lee County Industrial Development Association’s website – a listing that has since been removed – advertising a 387-acre property along Interstate 88 and U.S. 30.

Martejo Discount will be closing its doors for good – again – at the end of this month, while newcomer Crunch Fitness makes moves to take over the building in Algonquin, after months of unknown delays.

The Timbers of Shorewood awarded its Joni Hilger Volunteer of the Year Award to Joel Martis of Shorewood.

Lockport will soon be home to ThrifTea a non-profit thrift shop which uses its proceeds to provide low-cost mental health services in the Will County area.

The city of Morrison is informing residents, businesses, and other stakeholders that Morrison City Hall will be closed intermittently through July to accommodate staff training and the implementation of a new computer system.

The Village of New Lenox said it will soon see four additional new businesses open this summer.

The results of a survey about parking in downtown Sterling are out and the reviews are mixed.

After hearing the results of a parking survey and differing concerns from downtown Sterling business owners, employees and customers, the message was clear – more free downtown parking is needed.

New fast-casual restaurant Minnie Bird will be replacing Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers off Route 14 in Crystal Lake after it closed late last year.

Joliet police officers with the unit will "maintain a consistent presence downtown, including in and around City Square," according to city officials.

The King’s Daughter’s main focus is to support Silver Cross Hospital’s acute dialysis program.

Owning and operating a food truck is more than simply pulling up to an event and selling food. Joe Zolecki, owner of Smokin’ Z BBQ and Cookin’ Z Kitchen, said food trucks are “getting hit left and right with increased fees."

St. Charles-based nonprofit Tiny N Tall Rescue Inc. is teaming up with 93 Octane Brewing in June with a series of foster outreach events and fundraising opportunities meant to help place animals in foster homes.

The Pieceful Project's owner, Jessica Stetson, opening a second Cary store this weekend, with Legos, puzzles, games and space to play.

The former Little Owl, in a historic building in downtown Geneva, is under new ownership and in search of a new tenant.

Event organizers said Yorkville's inaugural Pride Festival is dedicated to “honoring diversity and fostering a deep sense of belonging.”

U.S. employers added a surprising 172,000 jobs in May as the labor market continued to show resilience in the face of rising costs from the Iran war. Unemployment remained at a low 4.3% in May

After nearly 50 years as a downtown Crystal Lake staple – and more than 30 years under the same owners – the Clothes Gallery boutique is permanently closing next month.

The pre-built exterior wall of 7 Brew coffee are in place, but coffee is not yet brewing.

State Rep. Jed Davis, R- Yorkville, introduced legislation that has not advanced in Springfield, but he said his proposal of public referendums before city data center approval must enter the statewide conversation.

Image360 Gurnee, the trusted provider of custom signage and graphic solutions for businesses and organizations in the area, has announced it is now under new ownership.

The truck stop, which has parking for 91 trucks. is located off Interstate 80 at the Briggs Street interchange.

New sidewalk cafe rules latest in city laws stemming from the opening of the new Joliet City Square in April.

Tangled Roots Brewing Company, which has businesses in Ottawa and Lockport, is exploring the potential sale of the business, the ownership team said in a Tuesday news release.

Yorkville is debating how many 200-year-old oak trees to cut down along Blackberry Oaks Golf Course as part of its Kennedy Road expansion project to accommodate the growing Grande Reserve subdivision.

Jamal Scott is currently the vice president of Undergraduate Education and dean of the Undergraduate College at National Louis University.

A Joliet woman has filed a proposed class action lawsuit in Will County that claims two companies passed the burden of U.S. President Donald Trump’s unlawful tariffs onto consumers.

A grand reopening and ribbon cutting were held May 29 for The Blackstone Bar & Grill in Rochelle.

Global Brew Tap House in St. Charles offered 50 beers on tap and around 150 bottled craft beers from around the world – that was before its liquor license was revoked by the city.

The free event will provide inspiration for those looking to grow their business or project.

The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce awarded more than $17,000 in scholarships during its 2026 scholarship program to local students pursuing higher education, technical training, and career development opportunities. Here is a list of this year’s scholarship recipients.

The Land Bank discussed applying for another Strong Communities Program grant, or SCP, through the Illinois Housing Development Authority.

Joliet Junior College recently grew its apprenticeship program by expanding its partnership with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet’s Head Start program that offers childcare and education services on JJC’s Main Campus.

The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump’s government — causing interest rates to climb in ways that are worsening affordability pressures, hampering economic growth and creating a new risk for Republicans in November’s midterm elections

Coming together to represent the vibrancy of the community, children, students and parents alike dabbled in street painting to help bring a local high school student’s vision to life.

The ribbon-cutting for LongHorn Steakhouse will take place at 2 p.m. on Monday at 16329 S. Boulevard Place, Plainfield.

As the Fox Haven Square development continues to revitalize the eastern portion of St. Charles, a new salon looks to offer its own makeover power to the city’s residents. OS Salon is expected to open a new location in June.

The Oswego Village Board this week approved a $232,716 revolving loan and a $40,000 economic development incentive award for Billy Bricks of Oswego LLC.

The dining area of Algonquin restaurant The Chick and the Pig is now open and ready to serve guests with a spacious bar and game room.

Sterling is preparing for the return of the Big Boy 4014 steam locomotive and, with it, is issuing guidance on where visitors can park.

The free event runs 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 2121 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet and features live entertainment, free food, giveaways, and adoptable dogs.

Sauk Valley Bank is welcoming Ashley Crawford as its new private banker.

Angie Aegerter, owner of Harvest Deli by Fit Foundation, said she “figured it was time for a facelift and expansion.”

The Crest Hill Police Department responded to the 2000 block of North Broadway Street on a report of a man with a gun inside a building on Thursday

Tomato prices are up about 40% over a year ago, according to the latest Consumer Price Index, dwarfing increases for other groceries, including coffee (up 18.5%), beef roasts (up 17.8%) and frozen fish and seafood (up 12%)

Today's column by Tom Wadsworth continues the story of Horace G. Reynolds, Douglas Gray Harvey and John Gould Ralston and their impact on the Dixon community.

The Dixon Ag FFA Alumni and Support Group is expressing gratitude to several agricultural partners for their contributions that support the Dixon ag plots.

This lawsuit is taking aim at the 540-acre Project Steel and its 16 two-story warehouses to be built over a 20-year construction period along the Eldamain Road corridor in Yorkville.