Bankruptcy For IL Chain, Barbie Truck, Anniversary Pizzas: Biz News
ILLINOIS — In one suburb, the Barbie truck rolled into town, while an iconic Illinois hardware chain is in financial hot water.Meanwhile, a breakfast joint is replacing an ale house, a longtime local pizza chain offered up $3.50 pies for its anniversary.Here's a look at some of Illinois Patch's top business stories from this week:True Value Declares Bankruptcy, Company Expected To Be SoldThe Illinois-based chain has more than 4,500 independently operated retailers. An Indiana-based hardware co-op is poised to buy it.Lorraine Swanson | PatchThe Last Highball At Petey's Bungalow LoungeAfter 63 years in business, the 92-year-old owner of the eatery says he's retiring. Patch stopped in for one last highball and a nostalgic look back.Pizza Chain Celebrates 60 Years With $3.50 pizzasTraveling back in a time with lower prices, the chain offered the discount at select locations. Overwhelming demand, however, led to an apology from the CEO.Honey Berry Cafe Replaces Bulldog Ale HouseIt's the seventh location for the breakfast restaurant, which moved into the space that was until recently occupied by the ale house.BILL GREENBLATT/UPI/ShutterstockBarbie Truck Rolls Into TownThe bright pink vehicle, which offers Barbie merchandise and other goodies, made a local stop this weekend.Walgreens Closing 1,200 Stores: How Will IL Locations Be Affected?Based in Illinois, Walgreens is closing about one in every seven stores in the U.S.New Business Will Move Into Italian Beef SpotThe cafe, market and bar is taking over where an Italian beef eatery used to be.John Ferak/PatchNew Antique Store: Black Cat Curiosities Offers 'Objects Of Intrigue'"I try to find really unusual antiques," the owner told Patch. "The older, the better. I like Gothic and Victorian. I really try to focus on pieces that you can't find at other places. I have stuff from $5 to $1,300."The article Bankruptcy For IL Chain, Barbie Truck, Anniversary Pizzas: Biz News appeared first on Across Illinois, IL Patch.
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