The Biz Week That Was: Theater turns 100, Halal Fest builds bridges, and Trump delays tariffs deadline
Des Plaines Theatre turns 100 as ‘important connection’ between city’s history and present
The last 100 years haven’t always been bright ones for the Des Plaines Theatre, but there’s no question the entertainment palace in the city’s downtown is a glimmering cultural attraction once again. Now owned by the city but operated by a private company, the theater at 1476 Miner St. will mark its centennial Aug. 9 with a parade, musical performances and more.
Rolling Meadows using potential Bears stadium to lure developers
Rolling Meadows officials are seeking developers for a long-vacant, city-owned site kitty-corner from city hall, and trying to entice them with the site’s proximity to the prospective Arlington Park redevelopment.
23 hospitals ranked among best in Illinois. Did your hospital make the list?
Hospitals in Chicago, the suburbs and beyond made U.S. News & World Report’s list of best hospitals this year. They include four in Chicago, seven in greater Cook County, four in DuPage County, three in Lake County, one in Will County and the hospitals in McHenry County.
‘Building bridges’: Halal Fest connects businesses with burgeoning market
Naperville’s growing Halal Fest is attracting more businesses from across Northern Illinois seeking to cater to the burgeoning demand for halal food and products in the suburbs. Now in its third year, the two-day festival is expected to draw roughly 20,000 attendees this weekend to Naperville’s Frontier Park, 3380 Cedar Glade Drive, according to organizers.
Trump signs order imposing new tariffs on a number of trading partners that go into effect in 7 days
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that set new tariffs on a wide swath of U.S. trading partners to go into effect on Aug. 7 — the next step in his trade agenda that will test the global economy and sturdiness of American alliances built up over decades.
Dozens of countries with no deals face higher tariffs as trade deadline nears
Numerous countries around the world are facing the prospect of much higher duties on their exports to the United States on Aug. 7, a potential blow to the global economy, because they haven't yet reached a trade deal with the Trump administration.
After considerable input Pulte housing plan gets green light in Libertyville
A plan by Pulte Home Company to address the most pressing housing needs in Libertyville has the go-ahead from village leaders. Pulte plans to demolish and replace the aging Libertyville Manor extended care facility, 610 Peterson Road, with 64 entry-level single-family homes and 70 age-restricted duplexes.