The Biz Week That Was: Data center interrupted, Bears tug of war, and the state’s new nuclear goals
Lisle seeks details on work at data center property
Lisle was forced to take legal action to halt construction at a data center after the company that operates the facility failed to comply with a stop-work order from the village. Village officials now want to know the extent of the work that happened on the property.
New restaurant Ahaar Indian Kitchen and Bar approved in Schaumburg’s historic district
Schaumburg trustees have approved the new restaurant Ahaar Indian Kitchen and Bar to occupy the former site of Deerfields Bakery in the village's historic district. The new restaurant is located just south of Phat Phat Chinese Eatery.
Barrington Square Town Center in Hoffman Estates sold for $9 million
Barrington Square Town Center on Higgins Road in Hoffman Estates has been sold for $9 million, marking the shopping center’s first change of ownership since 1979.
Developer puts plans for Barrington condominiums on hold
Plans to build a three‑story, 21‑unit condominium building near 20th and Taylor Streets in Barrington are on hold. The Barrington Plan Commission rejected the proposal 4-1 at its Feb. 17 meeting.
What does Gov. JB Pritzker’s nuclear energy executive order do?
During his recent State of the State and budget address, Gov. JB Pritzker announced a new direction for nuclear energy in Illinois, aimed at staving off predicted energy shortages as the state moves toward carbon-free power generation. The goal is to begin development on new nuclear power plants to deliver at least two gigawatts more energy capacity, enough to power up to 2 million Illinois homes. Construction for those sites would be expected to begin by 2033.
Illinois legislators introduce bills to regulate pricing based on personal data
As top legislators emphasize affordability this session, several lawmakers are taking aim at regulating algorithmic pricing that uses consumers’ personal data. Algorithmic pricing is a price-setting practice where companies use everything from mouse movements to website searches and messages to set unique, individualized prices using an algorithm.
Bears legislation advances in Springfield as Indiana governor signs bill
An Illinois House committee Thursday advanced legislation that could give the Bears a big property tax break and clear the way for a new stadium in Arlington Heights, despite questions over the bill’s prospects in the legislature as a whole. Hours later, competing legislation to lure the Bears across state lines passed the Indiana Senate and was signed by Gov. Mike Braun.