The Biz Week That Was: Haeger redevelopment concerns, new business incubator, and tax break for industrial building
East Dundee residents oppose Haeger redevelopment proposal
East Dundee residents turned out this week to voice opposition to a proposal that would turn the shuttered Haeger Potteries property into a mixed-income rental housing development. East Dundee bought the Haeger Potteries site last year for $600,000 to help spur redevelopment of the shuttered facility.
Elgin business incubator to help home-based makers with new downtown retail shop
A new business incubator project in Elgin will help small, home-based makers bring their products to a brick-and-mortar location in the city’s downtown as soon as this fall.
‘Demand and opportunity’: Gurnee targets six sites for restaurants and retail users
Gurnee is among the perennial sales tax leaders in Lake County, but even big hitters have areas that could use a boost. Village leaders have hired Wheaton-based Mallon and Associates Inc. to recruit restaurants and retail users and provide development advisory services for six targeted sites identified by the village.
Des Plaines City Council supports tax break for $10.5 million industrial development
A $10.5 million industrial building that could be used as a warehouse or factory has been proposed for vacant land on Des Plaines’ southeast side. But first the would-be developer wants to get a multimillion-dollar tax break from Cook County officials.
La Michoacana Extreme opens Saturday in South Elgin
La Michoacana Extreme opened Saturday bringing frozen treats with a little something extra to South Elgin. The new ice cream and frozen treat shop at 321 Randall Road is the fulfillment of a longtime dream for West Dundee resident Yuli Gasca and her husband, Miguel.
St. Charles, Geneva approve 1% grocery taxes
Choosing not to part with $2 million in possible revenue, St. Charles will enact a 1% grocery tax in 2026, replacing the stage tax that will end Jan. 1. City council members approved the ordinance Tuesday in a 9-1 vote without discussion. Alderman Ryan Bongard cast the sole no vote. The Geneva City Council also approved a local grocery tax Monday.
What’s in Bears stadium survey? Seating chart, ticket prices and ‘VIP tailgating’
A survey sent to some Bears season ticket holders this week sheds light on possible seating options, ticket prices and amenities in and around a potential new Arlington Heights stadium.
Miss A and Boot Barn now open at Gurnee Mills
Two new stores — Miss A and Boot Barn — now are open in Gurnee Mills, Illinois’ largest outlet and full-price retail shopping mall.
St. Charles tech company named among fastest-growing companies in Midwest
Kane County IT company Teqworks recently ranked in the top 100 fastest-growing companies in the Midwest, according to Inc. Magazine.