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The new downtown Woodstock hotel is going to be open a little later than originally projected.

The 7-Eleven store at 101 Cottage St. in Shorewood will reopen after shutting down earlier this month.

Crave Cookies has opened a new store on Plainfield Road in Joliet.

Sean Philip Bridals is closing in Princeton, but will reopen at a new location. 

The McHenry County Board is set to decide the fate of a potential gravel pit and ready-mix plant near Marengo that many area residents oppose.

The couple began operating the Barrington Hills farm in 2022, letting people come in and pick flowers for a fee, until the village sent them a letter ordering them to stop.

Some Huntley leaders like the idea of housing development of attached rentals in the village, but not the proposed location.

After about five decades in business, Peru barber Dave Waldorf is retiring.

The Boatyard Bar & Bistro will open this spring at the Starved Rock Marina.

The McHenry City Council will hear ideas Tuesday for additional TIF districts in the city in hopes to attract more development and redevelop some areas

As Cary moves forward with plans to build 200 apartments and 50 townhomes on the long-shuttered Maplewood property, neighboring residents are still advocating for single-family homes.

Silesia Flavorings plans to construct a building of about 119,660 square feet in the Huntley industrial park near Route 47 and Interstate 90.

McHenry County-area businesses face great unknowns over the potential impact of new tariffs.

Crystal Lake and Lakewood leaders touted some of their communities' biggest successes of last year Friday – including the new businesses opening up along the Route 14 corridor

The Serena Cafe is reopening under new ownership.

Lena’s Social Club, a new restaurant and bar in Dixon that was expected to open in late February, is temporarily closed. Owners Heather and Greg Huffman made the announcement on Facebook on Wednesday.

Patrick Gorniak has been an employee of the city of McHenry for 40 years. This year, he received the local chamber's highest honor.

Redemption Vault, a collectibles store specializing in celebrity signings, pop culture events and more, is coming to DeKalb.

Two McHenry County-area stores are on the list of Jo-Ann Fabrics that are closing.

DeKalb city leaders are exploring whether to extend public incentives to help revive plans for two downtown buildings, including a proposed new pizza business and an entertainment spot.

Joann plans to close 500 of its 850 craft and fabric stores – including several across northern Illinois – the company announced on Tuesday.

 Ollie’s discount store is open at its new location on Summit Drive in Lockport.

Jitterhead Brunch & Coffee Co. in Crest Hill has closed its doors less than a month after announcing plans to expand its hours.

Andy's World, a new story in Woodstock Square Mall in downtown Woodstock, sells posters, Crocs' charms, Funkos and assorted gifts and collectibles.

Andy's World owner Andrew Rios said he'd sold his wares at the McHenry County Fair for the past couple years and at Mexican Independence Day on Woodstock Square before opening a shop recently in Woodstock Square Mall.

The alternative and holistic health service establishment, Thyme ‘N Again Apothecary, recently took ownership of the downtown DeKalb spot that was once home to The Herbal Oracle at 161 E. Lincoln Highway.

Construction continues on a new hotel and banquet center in Yorkville that will accommodate 450 guests, offering a restaurant and a public bar.

Cherry Bear Bed & Breakfast, located at 906 Washington St., Mendota, was opened Aug. 1. The 1891 home offers three guest rooms with sleeping space for six.

Casa Mia is booked solid for its last week of dining and has kept busy with customers wanting to dine at the longtime Naplate restaurant a final time.

Brennan’s Bar and Grill, 139 E. Walnut St., Oglesby, announced a temporary closure of its kitchen.

The future of the Woodstock retail business incubator program is in question, but it won't move forward in the Old Courthouse, where it started.

Scott’s U-Save Tire & Auto Repair in New Lenox offering a set of free wiper blades to customers who donate a new and unopened 40-ounce jar of peanut, soy or almond butter, or a 10 oz jar of jelly.

The New Lenox Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual dinner on Feb. 19. The celebration will include food, drinks and raffles.

Advance Auto Parts, 2151 Sycamore Road, in DeKalb has gone out of business.

Hog Wild barbecue restaurant recently opened at 1300 N. Cedar Road in New Lenox, former home of Little Joe’s Famous Pizza.

Woodstock wants a vacant property downtown and plans to use eminent domain to acquire it.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes on West Jefferson Street in Joliet has closed.

Twin Peaks restaurant is bringing its food and drinks to Algonquin Commons in the former Bulldog Ale House building.

The Johnsburg Village Board unanimously voted to deny a zoning change and special use permit for a convenience store at Route 31 and Johnsburg Road

A 40-plus Joliet restaurant tradition is no more. A new restaurant has moved into the former Sub Dock at 923 W. Jefferson St., Joliet.

Wiork on the NVA truck terminal expansion in Crystal Lake has started, despite the City Council denying an earlier rezoning request for the property off Sands Road.

Kay’s Secret Garden closed in downtown Streator.

The Crystal Lake Food Pantry has announced the appointment of Jason Weisenberger as its executive director.

Pizza Hut at 1156 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet is closed, according to the Pizza Hut website store locator.

The Cherry Tree in, where Bill Murray's character stayed in "Groundhog Day" the film, has a wait list of several years to stay at the inn during the festivities.

Woodstock city officials are mulling whether to use eminent domain to force the sale of a vacant property downtown to the city to be used for parking.

Starved Rock Country Community Foundation has a new home.

Camp Aramoni is hosting a grand opening for its new food cart, Boutique Bagels.

Renwick Nursing & Rehab, formerly River Crossing of Joliet, has been updated and transformed now that it’s under new management.

Parlor Doughnuts, which makes small batches of its more than 20 varieties daily, has opened a shop in Bolingbrook.