Downers Grove Business
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Naperville reigns as ‘retail mecca,’ producing $5.7B in sales last yearJul 27, 2026 11:02 am - Naperville reigns supreme once again as an economic powerhouse among Chicago suburbs. Illinois’ third-largest city has retained its spot as the top suburban retail sales generator in the Chicago metropolitan area for another year, according to a recently released report from Chicago-based consultant firm Melaniphy & Associates.
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Amateur chefs whip up grab-and-go goodies at Mount Prospect storeJul 18, 2026 8:00 am - Many dream of becoming a professional chef but are reluctant to take that step. Mount Prospect residents Charles and Alynne Chen are turning that dream into reality for area amateur chefs — and making their creations available to the public.
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The Biz Week That Was: Inflation woes, downtown businesses close, and unemployment claims dipJul 18, 2026 7:55 am - Americans are using credit-card rewards to pay for groceries, gas A pile of credit-card reward points can take you business class to Bali or cover a few days’ stay i...
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Naperville library board formally supports Nichols parking deckJul 17, 2026 10:29 am - The Naperville Public Library Board unanimously approved a letter Wednesday supporting the city's construction of a new parking deck at its downtown Nichols Library.
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Nike, Everdine’s Grilled Cheese close this week in downtown NapervilleJul 16, 2026 3:15 pm - Downtown Naperville is saying goodbye to two businesses this week: Everdine’s Grilled Cheese Co. and the Nike store.
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Offices styled to complement Water Street design endorsed for downtown NapervilleJul 16, 2026 12:44 pm - Two vacant downtown houses at Main Street and Aurora Avenue could make way for a new office building — styled to complement the nearby Water Street District — if the Naperville City Council follows an advisory panel’s recommendation.
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Chicken finger favorite Zaxbys announces further expansion in Chicago suburbsJul 15, 2026 3:35 pm - Zaxbys, the popular fast-casual chicken chain from Georgia, announced its second Chicago-area development deal as it looks to expand its footprint in the Midwest.
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Illinois American Water customers share hardships paying water bills, oppose rate increaseJul 15, 2026 1:31 pm - Illinois American Water customers shared their hardships dealing with rising utility costs Tuesday as the Illinois Commerce Commission decides whether to grant the water company a rate increase.
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Naperville home goes for $8.3 million in record-breaking residential saleJul 14, 2026 3:42 pm - A resort-style home in unincorporated Naperville purchased for $8.3 million is the highest residential sale in both the city’s and Will County’s history.
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Five Iron Golf planning first suburban location in downtown NapervilleJul 13, 2026 2:02 pm - Five Iron Golf’s first indoor golf simulator bar in the Chicago suburbs will open in April 2027 in an 11,000-square-foot space in downtown Naperville.