Aurora Business
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The Biz Week That Was: Celebrity chef opening restaurant, new meat store, and bird flu vaccines to curb soaring egg pricesMar 15, 2025 2:20 pm - Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis opening restaurants at Hollywood Casino in Aurora and Joliet Befitting its name, Hollywood Casino Aurora is pulling in some star p...
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Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis opening restaurants at Hollywood Casino in Aurora and JolietMar 12, 2025 10:34 am - Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis will open restaurants in the new land-based Hollywood Casino locations in Aurora and Joliet. Joliet is slated to open later this year while Aurora is scheduled for the first half of 2026.
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Sláinte! Suburban restaurants, bars go green for St. Patrick’s DayMar 12, 2025 9:11 am - With St. Patrick's Day falling on Monday, most bars and restaurants are planning a weekend of activities and specials.
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Kane County Chair makes pitch for $51 million sales tax referendumMar 06, 2025 11:39 am - Kane County voters will consider a 0.75% retail sales tax increase on the April 1 ballot, a request from the county intended to bring in $51 million in revenue to support public safety.
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The Biz Week That Was: Family hardware store closes, alfresco dining to return, and immersive gaming coming soonMar 01, 2025 1:43 pm - Ziegler’s Ace Hardware on Elgin’s west side closing after 44 years After 44 years on Elgin’s west side, the owners of Ziegler’s Ace Hardware on Lillian Street have a...
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Latin Grammy winner brings traditional Mexican flavors to Aurora with new restaurantFeb 27, 2025 2:20 pm - Latin Grammy Award-winner Memo Ibarra, lead singer of the music group Alacranes Musical, has opened a new business venture in his hometown Aurora.
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Dining out: Fill up on paczki, plus Chicago Northwest and Rosemont restaurant weeksFeb 25, 2025 11:30 am - It’s nearly Fat Tuesday, so it’s time to order your paczki. There are also special menus and deals on tap during Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week and Rosemont Restaurant Week.
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Popular soul food restaurant coming to AuroraFeb 20, 2025 2:29 pm - Mandy’s Soul Food Kitchen, a staple in Bolingbrook for years, has closed its restaurant and is relocating to Fox Valley Mall in Aurora, where it will reopen under a new name — The Soul Spot.
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Got yolk? Skyrocketing egg prices hit restaurants and consumers alikeFeb 15, 2025 1:46 pm - The soaring price of eggs is hitting suburban restaurant owners with egg-centric menus hard. Some are trying not to pass on the cost to diners but are not sure how long they can hold out.
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‘We deliver hope’: How Geneva therapist’s nonprofit provides accessible mental health careFeb 07, 2025 3:00 am - Randy and Amy Bennett of North Aurora have operated Intermission Therapies in Geneva since 2018, adding the nonprofit Second Act/Scene 2 as an option for clients with little or no insurance to cover mental health services.