ILLINOIS — Family members are opening a boxing gym as a labor of love in memory of a local aficionado — and hope it will offer a lifeline to those struggling with addiction.
Plus, a retail chain’s closure if the final store closing at a local mall, while a couple is making their lifelong dream come true by opening a suburban sushi spot.
Here’s a look at some of Illinois Patch’s recent top business stories:
Gym Offers Hope For Addicts, Pays Tribute To Lost Brother
“What we want with this program, was what we planned on in the beginning,” Joe Leonard said. “To give somebody a safe space, a good community, a good area for people to go to, to be healthy, mentally, physically—and it all incorporates boxing.”
75 New Jobs For Area: Arcadia Cold Announces Groundbreaking Event
The company said it “specializes in providing third-party handling, storage, distribution, and value-added services to the food industry.”
Cafe Opens 2nd Location
Now with its second area location, the eatery offers breakfast and lunch sandwiches, soups, salads and pastries.