Dumont Creamery and Cafe
National ice cream franchise opening in Block 59 development area. India-based company founded in 1999, first expansion into Illinois. Offers scoops, sips and brews with signature flavors including mint chocolate chip, festive cake, filter coffee and butterscotch.
Oberweis Ice Cream Scoop Shop
Oberweis ice cream scoop shop opening inside Giordano’s restaurant in downtown Naperville. First collaboration between the two Chicago-area brands. Grand opening features 99-cent ice cream for first 99 customers and donation to DuPage Children’s Museum.
Toko Hibachi Express
New hibachi restaurant offering hot food items in to-go only format, featuring seafood, steak, chicken and other high-quality fresh food options. Owned by Kevin Sukani who also operates Toko Sushi and Boba in Godfrey. Will operate 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Queen Yemeni Coffee
Yemeni coffee house replacing former Starbucks, serving traditional milk and cardamom-spiced coffees, sourcing beans from Yemen. Plans to stay open until 11 p.m. for late-night coffee crowds.
Early on Main
New breakfast and lunch spot owned by Marcos Fuentes (owner of Smack’n Tacos). Menu includes breakfast staples like pancakes, waffles, biscuits and gravy, breakfast burritos, and lunch items like Monte Cristo, burgers, and wraps.
Bally’s Casino Hotel
34-story, 500-room casino hotel tower currently under construction in River West. Originally scheduled for December 2026 opening but may be delayed into 2027. Construction is approaching 30th floor with topping out expected soon.
Hollywood Casino Aurora
$360 million entertainment destination featuring a luxurious hotel, more than 1,200 gaming positions, retail sportsbook, outdoor entertainment area, full-service spa, premium bars and restaurants, 12,000 square foot event center and approximately 1,700 parking spaces
Burnham Center Hotel
Office-to-hotel conversion project at the Burnham Center being planned by developer Mike Reschke
Burnham Center Hotel
Historic office building conversion to hotel with 250-300 rooms and new ballroom in central atrium. Beaux-Arts structure from 1913, final design of architect Daniel Burnham. Developers purchased building for $5 million.
Hollywood Casino Aurora
226-room hotel at $360 million Hollywood Casino Aurora featuring gaming positions, retail sportsbook, 12,000-square-foot event center, full-service spa, restaurants and bars including Sorella by Giada