The Biz Week That Was: Data center proposal rejected, homes approved, and tips on starting a business
‘Everyone is relieved’: Naperville council rejects data center plan
In one of its most closely watched decisions in recent memory, the Naperville City Council rejected a proposed data center that sparked significant backlash. Families in surrounding neighborhoods coalesced against the project, sounding the alarm about power consumption, noise pollution and emissions from diesel generators. Most council members ultimately shared many of their concerns, voting down the project 6-1 after months of outcry.
‘A no-brainer’: Buffalo Grove approves 33-home development at former Schwaben Center site
Buffalo Grove trustees this week unanimously approved a residential development that will transform the former Schwaben Center property into a 33-home community called the Highbury Club. M/I Homes, the contract purchaser, will develop the approximately 9.5-acre site into single-family homes ranging from 2,360 to 2,732 square feet.
Thinking about starting a food business? Find answers at the Mount Prospect Public Library
The Mount Prospect Public Library will host a panel discussion Monday for aspiring food entrepreneurs. The program is designed to provide practical insights and encouragement for those considering thinking about starting a new cafe, catering service or cottage business.
Schaumburg mayor delivers State of the Village address during 70th anniversary year
Sandwiched between two pivotal years, Schaumburg Mayor Tom Dailly delivered his annual State of the Village address before the local business community Wednesday at the start of the village’s 70th anniversary. Apart from seeing the completion of a new village hall and the March opening of the much-anticipated Andretti Indoor Karting & Games, 2026 is bringing many other anniversaries as well.
‘Cultivating kindness’: 7 Brew drive-through coffee franchise coming to Grayslake
A rapidly expanding drive-through coffee chain will be coming to Grayslake likely in late summer or early fall. Grayslake officials recently approved an amended site layout and other elements to allow for the construction of a freestanding 7 Brew franchise in the Belvidere West Commons subdivision on Route 120 across from the Jewel grocery store east of Route 83.
Aurora to provide building for clean-energy job training
Students in a clean-energy jobs training program will have a better place to learn and practice skills, as the City of Aurora is going to let them use a former water and sewer division building. On Tuesday, the city council gave preliminary approval to rent the unused building at 649 S. River St. to the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Workforce Development Hub run by the College of DuPage.