Mother Road Brewing Co. launches an equity crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine, raising over $666.5k for expansion and exploring a rebrand to 'Mother Road Beverage Company.'

Cook County allocated $3.6 million in grants to assist 40 cannabis entrepreneurs from areas historically affected by drug law enforcement, aiming to support their business development and operations.

Grackle, a new establishment in Maple Grove, is set to open on October 18, sparking local excitement, as announced on the city's official Facebook page.

A student and parent were arrested after a threat at Minooka Intermediate School; firearms were seized for child protection violations, but the threat was deemed not credible.

Castro residents and visitors looking for a place to relax and be pampered now have another option.

Ōkta, a fine-dining restaurant in McMinnville, Oregon, has closed unexpectedly. The chef, a James Beard semifinalist, helped establish its brief, acclaimed presence in the local culinary scene.

A large public jewelry sale is being organized, offering an assortment of items at reasonable prices and seeking volunteers for both setup and sales activities. The event encourages community involvement and participation.

The body of Amy Porter, a missing 43-year-old indigenous woman, was found by her family in a desert area near Yucaipa, initiating a death investigation.

A 21-year-old Michigan woman won a $498,607 Fast Cash jackpot after buying a ticket at the Ann Arbor Beer Depot.

Audit results show Michigan's DTE Electric and Consumers Energy have reliability issues, with longer outage durations. The MPSC's transparency was praised and utilities have acknowledged the need for improvements.

Major sports events in July brought nearly $90 million to Blaine's economy, boosting local businesses and attracting interest from prospective new ventures.

Goody Goody Burgers in Hyde Park Village is closing on September 29 due to economic challenges, but its recipes will live on at Columbia Cafe and its airport location remains open.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul reaches a $10 million settlement with Teleperformance over deceptive marketing tactics misleading consumers about alternative retail electric supplier affiliations.