The small business community touches nearly everyone, and together we can drive a proactive and positive agenda that supports local businesses, transcends destructive politics, and builds a stronger economy in 2026.
A new report by state regulators projects energy shortfalls will begin in northern Illinois by 2029 and the rest of the state by 2031 if lawmakers and grid operators don’t act. The shortages would continue to drive up energy costs and force Illinois to import more out-of-state power.
Elburn will not hire an economic development coordinator during the current fiscal year, after village board members were unable to reach a consensus on the proposal.
Pigtails & Crewcuts: Haircuts for Kids is a Geneva salon specializing in haircuts for children with autism or who have sensory sensitivities.
Residents of 53 Trails Estates have been fighting to preserve their well-established neighborhood near Addison. They say the area east of Route 53 and south of Army Trail Road has been targeted by Transwestern Development through a commercial real estate firm. Many have publicly made clear they have no intention of selling their homes.
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