The Biz Week That Was: Warehouse development expands, Uyghur eatery in the works, and fog systems helping thwart business burglaries among the highlights
After debate, expanding warehouse development near Schaumburg airport gets OK
A debate over an expanding warehouse development’s proximity to Schaumburg Regional Airport preceded Schaumburg trustees’ approval of the project and a pair of tax incentives. The 390 O’Hare Logistics Park is incorporating 55 acres that developer Logistics Property Company is buying from Experior Logistics at 1001 W. Irving Park Road, adjacent to 23 acres of unincorporated homes on Long Avenue that LPC bought and demolished earlier this year.
Elgin council approves plan for new 7 Brew on city’s east side
Despite objections from some neighbors and a negative recommendation by the city’s planning and zoning commissioners, the Elgin City Council has approved a plan for a new 7 Brew drive-through coffee shop on the city’s east side.
Uyghur restaurant plans to open at former Rep’s location in Palatine
A new restaurant spreading the culinary traditions of the Uyghur culture wants to open in the former Rep’s space in Palatine. Kashgar Uyghur Dining is seeking village council approval to open at 139 N. Northwest Highway. The spot has been vacant since Rep’s closed its Palatine location in 2025 and kept its restaurant in Rolling Meadows.
Hoffman Estates to consider allowing security fog systems to thwart business burglaries
Burglar alarms for businesses in Hoffman Estates could soon borrow a page from spy thrillers if village trustees approve a change to the town’s fire code. The proposed change would allow security fog systems that instantly pump thick clouds of non-toxic theatrical fog into a closed business if a burglar triggers the alarm.
Batavia again mulling new downtown TIF district
The city of Batavia is again discussing a potential new tax increment financing, or TIF, district in a portion of its downtown. The proposed TIF District 7 is set to include a segment of Batavia’s downtown, largely west of the Fox River. The potential redevelopment area generally includes property south of Wilson Street, north of Union Avenue, west of South River Street and east of South Lincoln Street.
St. Charles continues to consider 105-unit residential development northwest of downtown
Preliminary plans for a Pulte residential development on a long-vacant property northwest of downtown St. Charles may soon head to the city council for a vote. The 27-acre property in question sits northwest of downtown, north of Dean/State streets between Fifth and 12th streets and south of the railroad tracks.