Store Closings

Restaurants come and go all the time, but there are a handful of national food joints that seem to be slowly disappearing from Illinois that may never return. The list includes some popular food places that have been around for decades.

I am a fan of all of these restaurants. All have been famous chains that I thought were more successful than they apparently were as reports say that you're probably gonna see less of them in Missouri in 2024.

If you doubt the struggle retail stores will face in 2024, wait until you hear which legendary department store just announced they will be closing stores and laying off thousands. They currently have a dozen Missouri stores, but will they be affected? Let's find out.

If there's one thing that's constant in the world of business, it's change. That's true for at least 14 Illinois grocery stores that have reportedly just been sold. No word if they'll close their doors or just go through a big change.

Another puppy mill pet store in Rockford, Illinois officially closed their gates and residents couldn't be more thrilled to say bye-bye!

I don't want to jump to conclusions that aren't there and let's be clear that the Illinois locations aren't affected yet, but Starbucks is suddenly closing stores and there are theories about why. Let's explore where this coffee bean business trail takes us.

A rash of thefts in numerous stores has led Target to announce it will be closing 9 different stores in 4 different states. The good news is that it does not appear that Illinois locations are affected - yet.

After 30 years in business, a Belvidere, Illinois restaurant has announced they're closing their doors very soon.

Stores closings already happened in Minnesota but are continuing in Illinois, Wisconsin, and several other states.

A local beauty salon in Loves Park, Illinois announced they're closing down shop after almost four years in business.