Is It A Best Western? A Hampton Inn? No, It's A Hotel For Dogs

Surrounded by thousands of acres of farmland, a dog hotel is under construction this summer along Ridge Road in rural Minooka.

Starbucks Building New Store Along Ridge Road

The new Starbucks in Minooka is being built behind the Taco Bell restaurant along Ridge Road, just south of the Interstate 80 interchange.

Virtual Reality Video Gaming Business Opens In Minooka

A new virtual reality video gaming place has opened in Minooka at the Parker Square facing Ridge Road. It's called Infinity VR Adventures.

Channahon-Minooka Area Bankruptcies Slowed Amid 2020 Pandemic

Bankruptcy filings were down in Will County last year, but experts expect them to surge in coming years.

How Reliable Is Your Illinois Electric Supplier?

See how well power providers in the Channahon-Minooka area and across IL serve local customers.

Skateland History: Channahon Park District Dumps Property

By law, a judge must approve the pending land sale of the Channahon Park District property to a private business.

New Dollar General In Channahon Carries Nathan's Hotdogs, More

Channahon just opened its second Dollar General store. The newly built store is along U.S. 6 on the west side of the village.

No More Slurpees For Minooka: 7-Eleven Closes

Minooka's Parker Square still has several vibrant businesses, but the 7-Eleven store along Ridge Road is now empty.

IL Business Of The Year: Nominations Open In Channahon, Minooka

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

Small Brewery Sunday 2020: Where To Grab A Pint In Channahon

The second annual Small Brewery Sunday is Nov. 29. Here’s how to support local breweries and taprooms around Channahon.

Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them Stay Afloat In Channahon

Small Business Saturday — it’s on Nov. 28 this year — helps local businesses in Channahon-Minooka overcome pandemic hardships.

Amazon: Channahon's Largest Employer This Week

Amazon has now opened two fulfillment centers in separate buildings near Interstate 55 in Channahon. Isn't that great economic news?

Camso USA Leaving Joliet For New Quarters In Channahon

Camso USA, a subsidiary of Michelin, will lease a 252,00-square-foot industrial building on South Bradley Street in Channahon.

Love's, 3 Restaurants Nearly Done Southwest Of Joliet

Although the Love's Joliet project at Briggs Street remains on the back burner, the company is almost done with Interstate 55 construction.

Nostalgic Candy, Wacky Soda, Ice Cream Shop Opens Near Joliet

Channahon's former BMO Harris Bank on Route 6 is now Cherry Bomb Sweets. It features 24 hard-scoop ice cream flavors.

Amazon: 1,000 Full-Time Employees Needed In Channahon

Amazon is weeks away from opening its new fulfillment center in Channahon near Interstate 55.

Minooka Business Integrity Automotive Needs Your Support

Learn how Integrity Automotive is faring during the coronavirus and what you can do to support them during this difficult time.

Morris Business R-Quest's Kennels Needs Your Support

Learn how R-Quest's Kennels is faring during the coronavirus and what you can do to support them during this difficult time.

Minooka Business Reilly Landscaping Needs Your Support

Learn more about how Reilly Landscaping is faring during the coronavirus and what you can do to support them during this difficult time.

Chapin's East, Twin Rail Pub: 'We Appreciate Every Single Person'

Minooka restaurant owners Scott and Dianne Breslar urge everyone to be kind to one another during the coronavirus outbreak.

Channahon, Minooka Business Guide: What's Open And Closed In Town

We asked Minooka and Channahon businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.

Minooka's Amy Odell Promoted To Director Of Activities At Timbers

Amy Odell of Minooka has been promoted to director of activities at the Timbers of Shorewood retirement community.

$75M Ponzi-Type Scheme Run From Minooka House: SEC

Some people in the Ninovan Lake Estates subdivision in Minooka wonder if Courtright has skipped town.

New Amazon Warehouse Will Be Built In No Time

Channahon anticipates its new Amazon fulfillment center will be up and running by fall.

Grundy Bank Sued By Woman Who Fell In Braidwood

Channahon's Meents Law firm filed the lawsuit Friday at the Will County Courthouse.

Channahon's Big Speedway Station Opens On Route 6

Channahon continues to draw lots of business expansion and developments to the growing community near Joliet.

New Amazon Center For Channahon Means 500-Plus Jobs

The announcement was made on Friday's Scott Slocum In the Morning Show for WJOL.

New Realty Office Opens In Coal City

Lori Bonarek Realty is now open on Broadway Street.

Goodwill Opens New Location In Minooka

A ribbon-cutting was recently held at the new store on Mondamin Street.

Channahon Neighbors Bring Craft Beer Fans Together With Taproom, Bottle Shop

Neighbors Eric Schutz and Colt Snodgrass opened the business in December.

Wendy's Credit Card Breach Reported in Minooka

Multiple cities in Illinois were affected.

Where Are the Best Brunch Spots in Minooka?

Take a look at some of the best Yelp-reviewed restaurants.

How Many Types of Restaurants Does Channahon, Minooka Have?

Take a look at this chart. If you love fast food or pizza, you'll be happy.

New Burger Joint Opens in Joliet

The new place is located at 2611 West Jefferson Street.

What Channahon, Minooka Restaurants Are Open on Thanksgiving?

Also, find out where you can get a pre-made Thanksgiving dinner.

Walgreens Set to Purchase Rite Aid

Deal for billions unites two of nation's three largest drugstore chains.

Wine & Beer Coming to Plainfield Starbucks Menu

Plainfield trustees approved liquor licenses for the local coffee house.

UPDATE: O'Dekirk 'disappointed,' Caterpillar to Axe Jobs by the Thousands

5,000 jobs to be lost by 2016 and 5,000 more could be gone by 2018 as the company restructures.

Several Job Openings at Joliet Dick's Sporting Goods

Apply today!

New App Lets Friends Make Fitness Challenges

Get healthy, get active and get connected with Matchup. CEO John Contreras explains more through Patch Connect.