A DuPage County man nicknamed "Lucky" claimed a $1M Millionaire Club scratch-off at a Lombard Mobil; the station will receive a $10,000 retailer bonus.

Ferrero began production of Nutella Peanut at its Franklin Park plant after a roughly $75M upgrade, and jars of the new spread are hitting North American shelves. The company held a ribbon-cutting as local production ramped up.

After nearly 22 years on Milwaukee Avenue, Saint Alfred announced it will close its Wicker Park shop at the end of the month, ending a run of sneaker drops, collabs and local events.

Squarespace data ranks Columbus among the top 15 U.S. cities for small businesses, citing population growth, taxes and housing as drivers. City and county programs are lining up training and grants to help local entrepreneurs.

A roastery-bakery and a brick-and-mortar butcher have opened on Auburndale's Main Street as the city pursues downtown revitalization.

A Dade City community bank faces an OCC enforcement order, shareholder suits and whistleblower claims over AML and payments practices.

Inspectors found sewage in the kitchen and unsafe food temperatures at Fish & Farm, prompting a permit suspension and closure order. The restaurant must fix violations before reinspection.

Carnival's new Excel-class ship Tropicale will homeport in Galveston in 2028, carrying 6,000+ guests and a multi-level waterpark. The move follows recent terminal upgrades and could boost the island's tourism economy.

EōS Fitness closed courts at several Phoenix clubs in early April, and new gyms are replacing hoops with studios and content spaces as pickleball booms.

Comcast says Epic Universe helped theme-park revenue jump 24.2% in Q1 2026, lifting EBITDA and boosting Orlando’s tourism economy. The park’s opening is already reshaping local demand.

Five Los Angeles‑founded firms grew their Texas headcount to nearly 650 and pulled in about $1.26B in 2025, reshaping the market for top legal talent across Dallas, Houston and Austin.

Wawa will open a Montgomery Road store in Silverton on May 14, with an 8 a.m. ribbon-cutting and giveaways for early customers.

Travelers won approval to lower private-passenger auto rates in Georgia by 10.1%, an OCI-approved move estimated to save drivers about $40 million statewide. Regulators point to recent reforms as part of the trend.