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New cannabis dispensary in New Lenox New York-based cannabis retailer Curaleaf opened its 10th Illinois location last week, in New Lenox. The recreational and medical-use dispensary opened Sept. 23 at...

The AERO special education co-op opened its new facility last week at the former Queen of Peace High School site in Burbank. The AERO Therapeutic Center cost $50 million and...

Namaste Cannabis and Wellness opens in Hodgkins A new cannabis dispensary opened earlier this month in Hodgkins. Owner Roshan Patel said Namaste Cannabis & Wellness at 6119 East Avenue is...

Dogtopia day care coming to Orland Park Grant Boost is hoping peoples' love of canines will translate into success for Dogtopia, his new doggy day care business in Orland Park....

Crumbl Cookies to open Friday in Homewood Derek and Michelle Hincks are about to grow their Crumbl Cookie business. The couple will open their Homewood location at 17751 S. Halsted...

New hair salon opens in Oak Lawn Krysti Rojas had dreamed for a long time that one day she would own her own hair salon. That dream has come true. And...

Vinny's Clam Bar opens in Tinley Park Vinny's Clam Bar celebrated its grand opening last week at 18201 S. Harlem Ave. in Tinley Park in the former Tin Fish restaurant....

Jesse's Tavern closes in Chicago Ridge A Chicago Ridge landmark for the past 17 years closed earlier this month with one final gathering. Kathy and Jim McKinney opened Jesse's Tavern,...

Steak-n-Egger reopens in Summit after fire Terry Carr won't soon forget St. Patrick's Day 2023. It was the day he got word a kitchen fire had hit the Summit location...