ILLINOIS — A local dining community was mourning the loss of one of its own this week, while the Chicago Bears inked a tax deal in the suburbs.
Meanwhile, a restaurant known for breakfast was expanding to offer a dinner menu, while a suburban brewery was bringing back its popular artisan market.
Here’s a look at some of Illinois Patch’s recent top business stories:
The 49-year-old was struck and killed while crossing the street, police said. “We are devastated by this ending but know that Matt’s work is not done as he watches over all of us from Heaven,” GoFundMe organizers wrote. “In Matt’s words, ‘See ya on the flip side, Buddy.'”
The market is touted as a celebration of creativity, featuring over three dozen talented artists showcasing their handmade goods, unique artwork, and delicious treats.
“We got a lot of requests from customers. They wanted somewhere open for dinner that wasn’t a chain,” the owner told Patch. “Why not give it a go?”
The market is touted as a celebration of creativity, featuring over three dozen talented artists showcasing their handmade goods, unique artwork and delicious treats.
Both locations also feature a “shop within a shop” specializing in athletic apparel. The “Athletic Shop … provides a seamless shopping experience, offering a robust in-store and online experience around its athletic products while closely collaborating with popular brands,” according to a news release.
The 100,000-square-foot store opens in the combined space of a former Bed, Bath, and Beyond and Steinmart.
A developer is working on a plan for the site of an old bar that was torn down a year ago because of code issues, an official said Friday.
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