Crest Hill Daily Brief

Crest Hill, IL is heading into the weekend with a mix of small-business growth, busy school halls and signs of steady retail activity around town.

Plant and wellness shop expands on Plainfield Road

A local plant and wellness shop is preparing a grand opening for its new location on Plainfield Road in Crest Hill later this month. The move brings the business just a few doors west of its current storefront and includes a full weekend of giveaways, promotions and raffles.

The shop blends hand-painted planters, air-purifying houseplants and wellness-themed gifts, all tied to a mission of supporting mental health and providing a calm space for people to recharge. The coming grand-opening weekend is expected to draw both loyal customers and new visitors looking for greenery during the heart of winter.

Richland 88A students juggle fundraisers and tournaments

Over at Richland School District 88A, this weekend marks the start of a Student Council Fannie May candy fundraiser that runs through early next week. Families will see order forms coming home as the school raises money for student activities and events.

Richland’s eighth-grade boys basketball team is also listed for state tournament play, while the main gym hosts an all-day RYS youth basketball tournament. Those games are scheduled from early morning into late afternoon, adding extra traffic around the Caton Farm Road campus as families come and go.

Hillcrest Shopping Center listing updated

Commercial brokers have updated the listing for Hillcrest Shopping Center at Plainfield Road and Larkin Avenue, a 269,000-square-foot retail hub anchored by a major grocery store and several national chains. The center continues to see strong customer counts and includes some vacant space for new tenants.

The refreshed listing highlights the site’s busy intersection and large trade area, signaling that Crest Hill’s primary retail corridor remains an active draw for shoppers from across the Joliet area.

City quick note

The city’s online events calendar does not yet show official February events, but residents can still find links to council meetings, utility information and local parks and recreation partners through the municipal website.

Sources

• https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/02/06/crest-hill-plant-store-hosting-grand-opening-of-new-location/
• https://www.d88a.org/
• https://juniorhigh.d88a.org/
• https://www.commercialsearch.com/commercial-property/us/il/crest-hill/hillcrest-shopping-center-2/
• https://www.cityofcresthill.com/