Naperville Business
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Naperville could apply food and beverage tax to drive-through-only chains, food trucksOct 22, 2025 2:22 pm - Despite their growing popularity in Naperville, most drive-through-only concepts are not required to collect and remit the city’s food and beverage tax, according to a finance department memo. A draft ordinance would change that.
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The Fresh Market store to close in NapervilleOct 20, 2025 5:35 pm - The Fresh Market grocery chain is closing its Naperville store in Westridge Court, but the shopping center’s owner is touting the adjacent Block 59 development as it moves to find a replacement tenant.
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The Biz Week That Was: Illinois towns enact grocery tax, Stellantis to reopen plant, and recession warning signsOct 18, 2025 1:39 pm - More than half of Illinois communities have enacted a local grocery tax Illinois will stop levying a statewide grocery tax on Jan. 1, but millions of people througho...
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‘Every detail matters’: The joy of sharing a meal is key for owners of Gia Mia, Livia, moto imōtoOct 14, 2025 10:18 am - “Whether it’s a rustic Italian trattoria, a sleek Pan-Asian lounge or a vibrant wood-fired kitchen, we create places that feel familiar yet exciting — places people want to return to,” said chef Mike Bomberger of BG Hospitality Group’s restaurants, which include Gia Mia, moto imōto, Livia Italian Eatery and more.
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Should fitness studio open at street level in Naperville’s downtown? City panel says ‘yes’Oct 06, 2025 4:36 pm - A fitness chain wants to strengthen a pedestrian “dead zone” at the edge of downtown Naperville by opening a boutique workout studio within the Main Street Promenade East building. But it needs the city council’s OK to use the first-floor space.
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After spending millions on Bailey in 2022, GOP megadonor Uihlein backs Dabrowski for governorOct 04, 2025 2:30 pm - GOP megadonor Richard Uihlein of Lake Forest is backing Wilmette’s Ted Dabrowski in the 2026 governor’s race.
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Naperville Chamber CEO named to U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100Sep 25, 2025 10:02 pm - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce welcomed five new executives, including Kaylin Risvold of Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, to its prestigious Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100.
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Marklund celebrates expanded, renovated Wasmond Center, home for individuals with disabilitiesSep 19, 2025 11:16 am - A $17.4-million renovation of Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin adds 24 beds, therapy areas, and amenities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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The Biz Week That Was: New grocer, dining options, and workforce housingSep 13, 2025 12:45 pm - ‘It’s really pretty’: Heinen’s grocery store opens in Naperville A sign in the meat department of the new Heinen’s grocery store in Naperville introduces customers t...
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‘It’s really pretty’: Heinen’s grocery store opens in NapervilleSep 10, 2025 4:05 pm - The fifth Heinen’s grocery store in the Chicago area opened Wednesday in Naperville with a packed parking lot and rave reviews. “I love it. It’s really pretty, and they have a really good selection of produce,” one Naperville mom said. Heinen’s is the rare family-owned and family-run grocery chain.