BizWeek: A net-zero-energy subdivision; Unions request change in way construction contracts are awarded
A net-zero-energy subdivision?
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will break ground on a 17-home, net-zero-energy subdivision on Aurora's far west side this June, the organization announced Tuesday in partnership with Nicor Gas. The 1,500- to 1,700-square-foot homes will all generate as much energy as they use.
Unions want change to contracts
Trade unions want Kane County officials to change the way they award construction contracts in ways that could force the county to use more union contractors and push more people into joining local trade unions. A GOP-led county board rejected a nearly identical plan 10 years ago.
Judge grants default judgment
A McHenry County judge Wednesday granted a default judgment ordering the developer of a stalled 100-unit apartment project in Fox River Grove to pay $145,000 to Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete Inc.
New ice-cream parlor coming
The former Craft Beer Store in downtown Libertyville is being reinvented with a sweet twist. Work is underway to transform the storefront at 107 W. Church St. into Sugarville, an ice-cream parlor and nostalgia candy store.
Tax incentive for shopping center OK'd
The Naperville City Council recently approved a $13.4 million sales tax incentive for the owners of the Heritage Square Shopping Center that opens the door to a massive redevelopment of the site.
New rules for Palatine food trucks?
Palatine officials are discussing changes in how the village issues licenses for temporary food vendors in an effort to make the town more welcoming for food truck operators.
Converting a vacant office building
A vacant office building near Wheeling's popular public fountain would be converted to commercial and residential uses under a proposal unveiled Monday night.
St. Charles Shop Crawl set
For those people who like to shop and support local businesses, St. Charles business owners Karri Custardo and Shannon Peppeard have an event made just for you. Custardo, co-owner of Trend + Relic and Peppeard, owner of The Pep Line, are organizing the St. Charles Shop Crawl, which will be held April 15-16.