16 Illinois Billionaires Among America's Richest People: See New List

Overall, Illinois has 16 billionaires on the elite Forbes list. They?re worth a combined $132.8 billion.

Iconic Sub Shop Closes After 40 Years, Car Wash Bankruptcy: Biz News

Also: Yuengling now available, most romantic restaurant, hospital eliminates inpatient psych services, car crashes into breakfast spot.

Restaurant Owner Mourned, Bears Ink Tax Deal: Illinois Business News

Plus: Artisan market returns to brewery, new shoe stores, eatery adds dinner menu and more.

Dan Veriotti Joins GZA’s Great Lakes Coastal Engineering Practice

Dan Veriotti Joins GZA's Expanding Great Lakes Coastal Engineering Practice as Vice President and Associate Principal

New Report Analyzes Need for Alternative Fuel Vehicle Corridors

Study available on Chicago Area Clean Cities website

ComEd Recognized for its Green Fleet by Chicago Area Clean Cities

Electric utility named ‘Clean Fuels Champion’ for its use of alternative-fuel vehicles

Dry Cleaners In Illinois Adjust To Work-From-Home Life

The National Cleaners Association reported a 50 percent decline in business among member stores, a figure reflected in the state.

Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Partners With Zywave

New technology partnership provides cost and time-saving services to alliance members

Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Achieves $60 Million in Growth

Alliance attributes success to new members and thriving partnerships

17 Chain Stores In Illinois We Said Goodbye To In 2020

The 2020 coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc on retail, restaurant and movie theater chains in Illinois and around the United States.

ICC Approves ComEd’s Third Consecutive Rate Decrease For Customers

The $14 million decrease is the fifth decrease in 10 years.

Which IL Business Is Best Of The Year? Nominate Your Favorite

Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as an Illinois Business of the Year.

IL Stores Open Thanksgiving 2020: Meijer, CVS, Dollar Stores

Despite many retailers closing for Thanksgiving due to coronavirus, some will still be open.

IL Thanksgiving Store Closures 2020: Walmart, Target, Best Buy

Major retailers including Costco, Kohl's, Home Depot and others are closed on turkey day, some breaking with tradition.

Where Vets & Military Can Eat Free In IL On Veterans Day 2020

Illinois restaurants are stepping up on Nov. 11 with freebies & specials to thank vets and active duty for their service.

IL Nears Statewide Ban On Indoor Dining

Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered new restrictions for another region, Region 6, on Friday due to a spike in coronavirus cases, hospitalizations.

IL Businesses: Are You Open Or Closed? Join Patch's Directory

With widespread bans on indoor dining, how is your business coping?

Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Members Win STAR Awards

Missouri and Southern Illinois individuals and agencies recognized by leading property casualty insurer

Half-Billion Spent On Recreational Marijuana In 9 Months

Cannabis sales set another record in September, bringing total spending on adult-use cannabis to more than $530 million.

Dollar Stores Expand Throughout Rural Illinois

Dollar General was the top chain for new locations in 2019, and 75 percent of its outlets were in towns with less than 20,000 residents.

Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Sales Marketer

Julia Gonzalez to manage the marketing efforts for the agency's personal insurance clientele

Regal Theatres Closing All Cinemas, Including 9 In IL

The chain operates more than 540 theaters across the U.S. The closings will affect 45,000 workers.

Friday The 13th Turns 40: Illinois Theaters Host Screenings

Jason Voorhees returns to terrorize the campers of Camp Crystal Lake at select theaters in the Chicago area.

Midas Hospitality Names Two Key Team Members to New Element Hotel

Janessa Corpuz and James Metcalf bring extensive hospitality experience to st. Louis' first Element by Westin

Illinois Utilities Extend Shutoff Moratoriums Through March 31, 2021

Ameren, Aqua, Illinois American Water, ComEd, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas, and Utility Services of Illinois will suspend disconnections.

AAdvantage Insurance Group Announces New Designations

Four team members earn insurance industry recognition

Clean Cities Showcases Idle Reducing Tech to Lower Emissions

Chicago-area coalition hosts Sept. 23 webinar on idle management for vehicles

Illinois Breweries On Tap For Great American Beer Fest 2020

This year's festival, which will highlight more than 900 breweries from all 50 states, is going virtual amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Best Employers In Illinois: New Forbes List

A new ranking from Forbes lists the best employers in all 50 states.

Spirit Halloween Opens In Illinois

Here's a list of the Spirit Halloween stores open now across Illinois.

IL Businesses: Join Patch's Local Business Information Center

The Patch Business Center is a free and easy way to communicate with your customers.

IL Patch Local Business Information Center: A Community Resource

Patch has partnered with scores of local businesses to keep you informed about their services during the pandemic and beyond.

NexGen Hotels to Build Its First Home2 Suites by Hilton

Construction for the $16M hotel begins in April of 2021

Operation Food Search Holds Gleaning Event

Nonprofit's newest partnership involves harvesting unwanted produce for food insecure families

Spirit Halloween Stores Opening In Illinois In 2020

The company is also looking to hire seasonal employees for its 46 stores in Illinois.

Recreational Marijuana Sales Shatter Previous Record In July

Sales were up over 27 percent last month as Illinois cannabis consumers bought more than 1.2 million products, regulators said.

Dunkin' Could Close 800 Stores, Fate Of IL Locations Uncertain

Dunkin' has announced that 800 U.S. restaurants could close in 2020, including 450 Speedway Dunkin' locations.

Freedom Home Care to open new location in Barrington

Plans are underway for an August 2020 opening

Illinois Job Openings: Forest Ranger, Veterinarian, Special Agent

Search for or post local jobs to the Patch classified section, or take a look at these jobs we've found on Indeed and Get Hired Illinois.

IL Store Closings: 42 Justice, LOFT, Catherine's Shuttering

The parent company of Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant, Cacique and other brands is closing more than 1,000 stores.