An extensive renovation of a restaurant at the Westin Chicago North Shore hotel in Wheeling will get a big financial boost from the village.
Illinois offers a sales tax exemption to retailers that sell biodiesel fuels, a law aimed at boosting soybean sales. Fuel that is made up of at least 20% biodiesel qualifies for the incentives as of April, up from 17%. The Illinois Soybean Association estimates the new policy could expand biodiesel demand to about 255 million gallons, up from 165 million gallons when state law set the threshold at 11%.
Naperville City Council members Tuesday approved adding $1.85 million in special sales tax revenue to help lure a furniture and home goods retailer to the Block 59 development.
Bewitching Brews, a tea and herb shop on Third Street in Geneva, chose its lower level location specifically for its “underground feel.”
Author and business coach Julian Lighton notes while the average person spends about a third of their lives — about 90,000 hours — working, many people are still dissatisfied with their career paths. Lighton points to five common drivers that are critical to career happiness.
Farmers market season is here, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods and more back to local downtowns and parks.
Gov. JB Pritzker and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch on Tuesday called on the Bears to express what they want for a stadium deal to stay in Illinois.