Beloved Pizzeria Sold After 60 Years, Costco's Opening Date, MLB Star Celebrates Cigar Shop: IL Business News

This week in Illinois business news, a baseball superstar makes an appearance at a newly opened local business; the new owner of a beloved pizzeria promises to keep things the same; and the state's newest Costco will open soon.

Additionally, one of the state's richest people won over $1 million gambling in Las Vegas.

Check out this week's top headlines for Illinois business news on Patch:

• Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Wins $1.4 Million Playing Blackjack In Las Vegas
• Newest IL Costco Announces Opening Date
• 'We're Still Here,' Pizza Remains The Same As New Owner Invites Fans To Rediscover Local Fave
• Frank Thomas In Joliet: Huge Turnout At Goodfellas Cigar Lounge: 16 Photos

The Bottom Line

• The Mayor of Harvey has declared the city financially distressed, a rare status that allows the state to intervene in a city's financial affairs, and said a city government shutdown is imminent.
• Illinois is leading the Midwest in clean energy jobs, with the industry even outpacing several industries in the state.

Deal of the Week

Every week until Oct. 30, Chipotle is offering rewards members a Chip-or-Treat deal when you make an entrée purchase. The deal is limited to one Chip-or-Treat reward per week.

More Restaurant News

Curry a la Flambé Now Open In Glen Ellyn
The Indian fusion restaurant opened for business at 462 N. Park Blvd. on Saturday.

Maplewood Brewery & Distillery To Bring Brewpub To Two Hound Red Space
The Logan Square-based brewery and distillery plans to open at 486 Pennsylvania Ave. by spring of next year.

Ancho & Agave To Host Ribbon-Cutting In Naperville
The Mexican restaurant and margarita bar opened at 2860 Showplace Dr. in mid-September.

Brother Chimp Brewery Set To Open This Weekend In St. Charles
Brother Chimp Brewing will celebrate the grand opening of its second suburban location this weekend at 303 N. 4th Street, Suite A.

Buffalo Wild Wings Opens 'Go' Concept In Aurora
The new grab-and-go location is celebrating by offering free wings for a year to the first guests in line for the grand opening.

More Business News

Video Gaming Cafe-Restaurant Seeks Approval In Unincorporated Wheaton
DuPage County District 4 deemed Penny's Place's zoning requests "excessive," saying the petition may be "injurious to the neighborhood."

Mass Layoffs As 2 Plants Shutter In Illinois, Other Companies Cut Workers
One of the shuttered companies will lay off 70 workers, while another has offered 178 employees the option to transfer.

New Silver Cross Health Center Breaks Ground In Lemont
The new center will have 22 exam rooms, imaging, a lab and an urgent care center.

Trick Or Treat At Downtown Lemont Businesses
"Find loads of tricks and treats at participating businesses and even more Halloween festivities and surprises," the Village shared.

Donations Now Accepted At New Thrift Store In Frankfort
Bridge Thrift Home & Restoration will host a special grand opening on Oct. 25 for the entire community.

Plans Move Forward For Massive Data Center Campus In Grayslake
Construction on buildings for the multi-billion-dollar data center campus could start as early as 2027.

$550K Lottery Ticket Sold In Plano Will 'Make The Holidays Unforgettable': Winner
A trip to Hawaii for the holidays is on the horizon for the winner and his wife, the Illinois Lottery said.

Yellow Bird Books To Celebrate Anniversary With Live Music, Signing And More
The independent bookstore in downtown Aurora is turning two. A day of free activities is planned to celebrate.

60 Crafters, Vendors And Businesses On Tap At Oak Lawn PTSA Holiday Craft Show And OL Chamber Biz Showcase
Over 60 vendors and businesses are set for the Oak Lawn Community High School PTSA Craft Show and OL Chamber Business Showcase Oct. 18.

Big Delay For New Clarendon Hills Coffee Shop
The owner revealed what the holdup is. The shop is receiving a village subsidy.

La Grange May Ban Sale Of THC Products
Some are geared toward children, with juicy fruit labels, an official said.

Fitness Chain Set For Darien This Winter
The center's "Judgment Free Zone" will give members options, its owner said.

Bisa Lina Marijuana Dispensary Wants To Erect 2 Signs On Joliet's West Jefferson Street
Many other properties on Jefferson Street have wall signs on their side elevations, a city of Joliet staff memo noted.