A real estate development firm that sold the St. Francis Friary last year is facing opposition to a proposal for new business near the religious site's entrance.

Against the pleas of nearby residents, the Sugar Grove Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals recommended for final approval a project known as The Grove by Crown Community Development.

Controversy continues over proposed plans for a brand-new development in Hyde Park Square.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity on Monday published a five-year plan outlining how it hopes to attract and retain businesses in the state. At the plan’s center is a ...