Hospitality
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Restaurants, other services still in grip of high inflation even as overall rate slows
Nov 07, 2024 7:39 am - While prices for most goods have been falling throughout the year, inflation for a wide range of services remains high. That has put a strain on consumers eating out, servicing their cars and paying for various kinds of insurance.
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Renovations begin for new Hyatt Centric Rosemont hotelNov 06, 2024 2:22 pm - The $25 million renovation of a Hyatt hotel in Rosemont is now underway as part of a rebrand years in the making.
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Schaumburg considering additional regulations on short-term rental homesNov 01, 2024 4:59 pm - Schaumburg officials are recommending increased license fees, creating distance requirements and prohibiting corporate ownership of short-term rental housing within the village.
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New Filipino bakery opens in Carol Stream next door to family’s restaurantOct 27, 2024 5:48 am - Lasa Filipino Cafe recently opened next to Hong Ning restaurant in Carol Stream, both belonging to the same family of entrepreneurs.
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McDonald’s tries to reassure customers after deadly E. coli outbreak
Oct 23, 2024 11:07 am - McDonald’s said Wednesday that consumers should feel confident ordering from its restaurants despite a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounders. McDonald’s ...
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Should the minimum wage be lower for workers who get tipped? Two states are set to decide
Oct 21, 2024 8:53 am - Mel Nichols, a 37-year-old bartender in Phoenix, Arizona, takes home anywhere from $30 to $50 an hour with tips included. But the uncertainty of how much she's going to m...
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The Biz Week That Was: Hawthorn mall plan, indoor golf simulator, and True Value bankruptcyOct 20, 2024 5:54 am - ‘New, improved, evolved’: Revised plan would keep remainder of Hawthorn mall intact The next step in a comprehensive transformation of the Hawthorn mall property in ...
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‘The authentic way’: How a small family restaurant in downtown Palatine has been satisfying diners for 36 yearsOct 20, 2024 5:21 am - Mexico Uno has survived for 36 years at its current location and, before that, at another site a short distance away on Bothwell Street. The secret can be found in the family history.
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Trump hotel attracted would-be judges, ambassadors, pardon-seekers, House Democrats say
Oct 18, 2024 11:19 am - Judges seeking appointments to the federal bench. Wealthy Republicans hoping for ambassadorships. Criminals who wanted pardons.
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‘Different vibe, same people’: Greek-themed Libertyville restaurant will transition to West Side RamenOct 16, 2024 10:44 am - Greek-themed Chrissoulas restaurant in downtown Libertyville will be closing after six years to be replaced full time by West Side Ramen, introduced during the pandemic.