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Babies “R” Us is making a comeback, with 11 new stores in Illinois
Attention children (and parents) of the 1990s: Babies "R" Us, the beloved retailer you may remember from your younger years will soon return to the Chicago area in a new way. Babies "R" Us, which went out of business in 2018, will soon open 200 stores across the country, each inside of Kohl's Department stores, a press release said.
Blaze causes significant damage to downtown Geneva building
No one was hurt after a fire at a business in downtown Geneva Monday morning. The Geneva Fire Department says it was called to a two-story former home with smoke coming from inside the second floor in the 100 block of Hamilton Street. Firefighters were able to bring the blaze...
Naperville Plans to Celebrate National Night Out on Aug. 5 and 6
Last year Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli and Police Chief Jason Arres made the rounds to visit National Night Out festivities where families enjoyed games, giveaways, and more. The mayor and police chief are pictured above at May Watts Elementary School in West Wind where several subdivisions joined together for the annual event, complete with food trucks and public safety demos. (PN Photo, 2023)
Naperville City Council Takes Neutral Stance on Controversial Development, Joliet Plan Commission Eyes Cherry Hill Business Park Expansion
On a recent decision that may redefine the commercial landscape, the Naperville City Council has chosen not to formally oppose a development project on unincorporated land along 75th Street near Wehrli Road, a stark contrast to their reaction to a similar proposal eight years earlier. According to the Chicago Tribune, this new multiuse development that intends to construct a daycare center, a coffee shop, and a self-storage facility has slipped through the cracks of city opposition despite conflicting with Naperville's Land Use Master Plan.
Suburban girl hosts lemonade stand to fundraise for Lurie Children's, police stations
A young girl, who wants to be a police officer when she grows up, dedicated her Sunday to helping her community.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch7-year-old Vanessa organized a fundraiser by setting up a lemonade stand in Naperville."When I was 4, I wanted to sell lemonade so bad that I was asking every morning," Vanessa said.Her family said all the money she raised will go to Lurie Children's Hospital, the Chicago Police Department and the Naperville Police Department."We are proud," her father Roman Slusari said. "She set goals; she says when he grows up she wants to be a police officer. She is going to be that and take care of the city."Mickey Mouse also made a special appearance at the fundraiser.Chicago Proud Story Ideas | Submit your story to ABC7 Chicago! READ ALSO | Chicago boy battling leukemia raises money for pediatric cancer research with lemonade stand
Consumer Advocates Attend Boilingbrook Public Forum to Speak out Against Illinois American Water’s $152 Million Rate-Hike Request
Consumer Advocates Attend Boilingbrook Public Forum to Speak out Against Illinois American Water’s $152 Million Rate-Hike Request (Boilingbrook, IL) – AARP Illinois and the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Monday urged state regulators to reject Illinois American Water’s proposed $152 million rate-hike request at an Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) public forum in Bolingbrook. The increase would be Illinois American’s third rate hike since 2016.
Invenergy Begins Construction on $30 Million Clean Energy Training Facility in Bolingbrook, Illinois
Invenergy has commenced construction on its Center of Excellence (CoE), a $30 million clean energy training and manufacturing facility located at 790 Remington Boulevard in Bolingbrook, Illinois, approximately 30 miles from Chicago. The 135,000 sq. ft. facility is slated to open in the fourth quarter of 2024 and will employ...
Big Changes Coming to 23 Illinois Costco Stores in September
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That's actually not true for 23 Costco store locations in Illinois that will be changing in September and I predict many will be unhappy with what's coming. Let me be clear that I'm not business expert and I have no...
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Illinois Isn’t Happy
In a time when wallets are tightening and restaurants across the nation are feeling the heat, Olive Garden’s parent company, Darden Restaurants, is taking a daring stand that’s leaving many customers dissatisfied. Olive Garden's Bold Move Leaves Customers with a Bitter Taste. As inflation drives up operational costs...
Illinois EPA set to hold ten hazardous waste collection events this fall, including in Springfield
The Illinois EPA is holding ten Household Hazardous Waste collections this fall. One-day collections are open to all Illinois residents and operate from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the day of the event. Events will be held throughout the state, including in Champaign, Taylorville, East Moline, Decatur, Bloomington, Oregon,...
New Illinois law expands family counseling services for first responders
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A new Illinois law will expand mental health coverage for first responders and their families. The plan requires every self-insured county and municipality cover marriage and couples counseling for police and firefighters. This change will apply to local first responders, Illinois State Police, university law...
Illinois Humanities director: Arts and culture ‘weave our civic fabric’
The executive director of Illinois Humanities said the group’s focus is on making sure the arts and humanities are central to the state and available to everybody. “You can’t have a state that’s just and creative and connected without the humanities,” said Gabrielle Lyon. The head...
Company That Owns Illinois Pizza Huts Files for Bankruptcy
The struggle continues for many food franchises as a company that owns many Pizza Hut locations in Illinois has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Nation's Restaurant News reported today that EYM Pizza L.P. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the eastern district of Texas Monday. They said this pizza company "operates units in the South and Midwest". According to their corporate site, that includes Pizza Hut locations in Illinois.
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