A popular restaurant and bar in downtown Crystal Lake has reopened after it experienced a “power surge” following a crash into a utility pole that affected other businesses. Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen said a recent power surge affected many area homes and businesses. Duke’s said their restaurant, located at 110 North Main Street in Crystal […]
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The Trump Store in Hebron temporarily closes, citing ‘lack of police protection’ after repeated threats
The Trump Store in Hebron has temporarily closed and says it is due to a “lack of police protection” following repeated threats, including a bomb threat that the owners say police did not take seriously. The Trump Store, located at 10008 Main Street in Hebron, announced last week that it would be temporarily closed until […]
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Popular ice cream store in Cary shuts down as owner blames ‘harassment’ by village following years-long ordinance battle
Cary Dairy has permanently closed with the owner blaming “harassment” by the Village of Cary, which sued the ice cream shop in a dispute ongoing since 2021 over a sign ordinance violation. Cary Dairy Ice Cream Cafe officially closed its location at 395 Cary Algonquin Road in Cary late last month following a several year-long […]
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Jelly Belly plant in North Chicago officially closes after more than 110 years in operation
The Jelly Belly manufacturing plant in North Chicago has permanently closed as of Friday after over 110 years in operation, resulting in dozens of employee layoffs. Ferrara, the company that owns Jelly Belly Candy Company, announced in July it had made the “difficult decision” to end manufacturing operations at its plant in North Chicago. The […]
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Jelly Belly plant in North Chicago announces closure after more than 110 years in operation
The Jelly Belly manufacturing plant in North Chicago will permanently close after over 110 years in operation and dozens of employees will be laid off. Ferrara, the company that owns Jelly Belly Candy Company, announced this week it had made the “difficult decision” to end manufacturing operations at its plant in North Chicago. The company […]
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Popular pub in downtown Barrington announces permanent closure due to financial issues
McGonigal’s Pub, a popular establishment in downtown Barrington, has announced they will be closing their business at the end of the month, more than a decade after opening. Bryan McGonigal, owner of McGonigal’s Pub, said in a statement that it was with an “extremely heavy heart” to report that the pub would be closing at […]
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After fundraising over $30K to remain open, UpRising Bakery in Lake in the Hills announces permanent closure
UpRising Bakery in Lake in the Hills, which recently raised over $30,000 to remain open, announced they have permanently closed due to low sales after being the victim of a hate crime. “We stand steadily and proudly for freedom, hope, eQuality, protest, and activation in a every facet of our business. It was our honor […]
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UpRising Bakery in Lake in the Hills announces closure of business, citing ‘horrific attacks’ since hate crime
UpRising Bakery and Cafe in Lake in the Hills says they will be permanently closing due to “misinformation and harassment” since July when they were the victim of a hate crime over a scheduled drag show. The business said in a statement that it will close its doors on March 31. Corinna Sac, the founder […]
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City fines Waukegan bar, allows it to reopen following multiple shootings, fights
The City of Waukegan has allowed a bar in downtown Waukegan to reopen after fining them following a slew of incidents in February that included shootings and fights. The city on February 19 ordered the closure of 17 North, which operates as Ibiza Bar and Grill at 17 North Genesee Street in Waukegan. According to […]