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Elgin officials say they are asking when the city will have a cannabis dispensary to sell recreational products like these.

Elgin eyeing spring for next attempt to bring cannabis dispensary to city

City officials say they expect movement on efforts to bring a cannabis dispensary to the city this spring when a new state lottery is conducted.
QR codes have become more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there’s a downside. According to the FBI, cybercriminals are using QR codes to send unsuspecting consumers to scam websites.

Scan to scam? QR codes are convenient and everywhere -- but there's a catch, FBI says

QR codes have grown in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, since they provide a contactless way to share information or make a payment. But all the convenience and safety they offer may be coming with a price, according to the FBI.
The Odeum Sports and Expo Center at 1033 N. Villa Ave. in Villa Park is to close at the end of May. Elk Grove Village-based trucking and warehouse business Arrow Trans Corp will lease from the site’s new owner.
Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park sold, will close May 31
The Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park will close at the end of May. The Elmhurst-based Greco family sold the property to a company associated with Elk Grove Village-based trucking and warehouse business Arrow Trans Corp, which plans to relocate to the 12.9-acre site.
The Elgin City Council approved a temporary lease at the Centre of Elgin for Mama Lee’s Gourmet Popcorn, a popular downtown business that’s relocating while its space inside the 40 DuPage Court building undergoes redevelopment.
Just poppin' in for a bit: Mama Lee's Gourmet Popcorn finds temporary home at Centre of Elgin
The Elgin City Council approved a temporary lease for Mama Lee's Gourmet Popcorn at the Edward Schock Centre of Elgin. The popcorn retail store need to relocate from its 20 South Spring St. location while the buidling the shop occupies is under construction.
Charlie Meyerson
Feder: Chicago Public Square marks 5 years
It's been five years since veteran Chicago journalist and digital news innovator Charlie Meyerson launched the free daily email news briefing Chicago Public Square, providing curated links to significant stories of the day.
Nicor Gas prices this month are more than double what they were a year ago, but customers can expect a 10% reduction on part of their bills starting Feb. 1, the Naperville-based company announced Thursday.
Nicor says customers will see 10% reduction in gas costs in February
Nicor Gas says it will reduce its monthly gas cost to 55 cents per therm starting Feb. 1, a 10% reduction from this month.
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While many new businesses foundered or folded during the pandemic, the Enclave shared office space and BYOB lounge has thrived, says co-founder Bobby Kellman. The company has locations in Glen Ellyn, Arlington Heights, Downers Grove and Oak Park.

Constable: Suburban chain of shared office spaces with a BYOB lounge works for so many reasons

Started just as COVID-19 was about to decimate the traditional working environment, Enclave gives workers a comfy suburban office, then a place to socialize in a separate lounge.
Bev’s restaurant recently opened where Jimmy’s Grill stood for decades in downtown Naperville.

Bev's pop-up restaurant opens in Naperville, ahead of major renovation at Jimmy's Grill site

Bev's -- a pop-up restaurant in downtown Naperville -- recently opened at the corner spot held for decades by Jimmy's Grill. The restaurant will hold down the corner until a renovation paves the way for a restaurant named Cali's.
The addition of the new Elk Grove Technology Park in 2019 led the village’s industrial vacancy rate to rise, but it fell as the 85-acre property began to fill up.
Elk Grove's industrial vacancy rate drops to all-time low
Elk Grove Village's vacancy rate for industrial properties has reached an all-time low, village officials said.
The number of stores at Stratford Square Mall in Bloomingdale has fallen from 110 to 40 over the past two years.
New plan for Stratford Square area expected to be unveiled in March
Bloomingdale, consultant expect to unveil new plans for Stratford Square Mall in March.
This is a rendering of the Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen restaurant approved to replace the former Brousko Authentic Greek Cuisine building at the southwest corner of Golf and Plum Grove roads in Schaumburg.
Schaumburg to be second U.S. site of Australian-based Mexican restaurant
A Mexican restaurant chain expanding to the U.S. by way of Australia plans to build its second North American location in Schaumburg. The first opened in Naperville two years ago.
Schaumburg Regional Airport this month is undergoing the first change of companies providing aviation services there since the village of Schaumburg acquired the facility 28 years ago.
Schaumburg changing aviation services provider at airport for first time
Schaumburg Regional Airport on Tuesday will complete a monthlong transition to end its business relationship with the only fixed base operator to provide aviation services there since the village of Schaumburg acquired the facility in 1994.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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