Downers Grove Business
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Steakhouse to replace Catch 35 in downtown Naperville; Eddie Bauer space already leasedJan 28, 2026 3:48 pm - The culinary minds behind Empire Burgers + Brew plan to open The Belmont, a steakhouse slated to take over the downtown Naperville space formerly occupied by Catch 35. It’s among the latest dining and retail developments in the downtown.
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Lurie Children’s plans to build hospital in suburbsJan 28, 2026 1:57 pm - Lurie Children’s Hospital announced Wednesday it plans to open a second hospital in Downers Grove.
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Amazon Fresh grocery store closures include 10 in the suburbsJan 27, 2026 6:42 pm - Amazon announced plans to close its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores across the country, including 10 locations in the Chicago suburbs.
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‘A call to action’: Union of Concerned Scientists’ study urges Illinois lawmakers to address clean energy for data center boomJan 25, 2026 8:45 pm - Citing risks of increased pollution and higher electricity costs for all consumers, a science-based nonprofit is calling on Illinois lawmakers to strengthen regulations amid the ongoing data center boom.
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‘I could see it as a teaching tool’: Local experts praise new autistic Barbie DollJan 25, 2026 2:30 am - Suburban doctors and therapists are praising one of the latest Barbie creations from Mattel for providing a spotlight to an often marginalized community.
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‘Ripe for a change’: Condos planned for Naperville’s downtown Mill StreetJan 23, 2026 4:53 pm - Downtown Naperville offices could give way to a condo development next to the park honoring the city’s founding family.
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The Biz Week That Was: Data center proposal rejected, homes approved, and tips on starting a businessJan 23, 2026 1:28 pm - ‘Everyone is relieved’: Naperville council rejects data center plan In one of its most closely watched decisions in recent memory, the Naperville City Council reject...
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Postponed: Public hearing for data center in Lisle delayed due to large turnoutJan 22, 2026 12:52 pm - Lisle residents will have to wait to sound off on a proposed data center. The village’s planning and zoning commission decided to postpone a Wednesday night hearing due to the large size of the crowd.
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Small steps beat big dreams when it comes to making real changeJan 21, 2026 10:46 am - If past behavior and loads of reliable data are trustworthy indicators, many Americans will have thrown in the towel on their 2026 New Year’s resolutions by the time this article is published. The reasons are simple: The goals were likely unrealistic or lacking in specificity.
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‘Everyone is relieved’: Naperville council rejects data center planJan 21, 2026 12:49 am - Naperville City Council members have rejected a proposed data center development that sparked significant backlash.