ILLINOIS — You’re not tired of cicadas, are you?
Weeks after one brewery announced a cicada-infused shot, another has come up with a new creation: how about a sip of cicada-inspired beer?
Plus, an iconic ice cream empire was sold at auction, a celebrity chef is opening a new suburban location, and a battle between a music festival and a brewer is heating up again.
Here’s a look at some of Illinois Patch’s top business stories:
Brewer Debuts Cicada-Inspired Beer
Brewed XIII is named after the brood of cicadas that emerged this summer after spending 17 years underground. “The hibiscus shandy is deep red, inspired by the eyes of the insect,” said head brewer Adam Brose, who crafted the beer. “It bursts with refreshing tropical vibes, thanks to infusions of lemonade and hibiscus tea. The beer, which contains no dye or cicadas, is floral and fruity.”
Rick Bayless Opens Tortazo At Suburban Mall
The celebrity chef opened the second Chicago-area location of the Mexico City-style torteria — a “sister restaurant” of his O’Hare restaurant.
Private Equity Firm Wins Auction For Bankrupt Oberweis Dairy
A wealthy suburb’s largest property owner is set to take over the bankrupt Oberweis Dairy and its chain of ice cream stores. The undisclosed, winning bid, which now requires a sign-off from a bankruptcy judge to be complete, was somewhere north of $20 million.