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A new solar field at the Kane County Judicial Center in St. Charles consists of 4,200 solar panels. Despite projects like this, Illinois has fallen behind other states across the country when it comes to producing renewable energy, a new report finds.

Study: Illinois, other Midwestern states behind on renewable energy

Almost 20% of generated electricity in Illinois comes from wind and solar as of March 2023. While that's triple the amount generated a decade earlier, the state's renewable portfolio pales in comparison to states like Iowa, South Dakota and Oklahoma.
Penny Foust

Five ways to help protect your business from check fraud

Check fraud continues to pose a significant threat to businesses of all sizes, and bad actors are getting more creative and aggressive.
The need for greater regulation of rabbit sales in Hoffman Estates was debated by animal rescue organizations and the owner of a local Petland store. Village trustees ultimately decided to stay out of the issue.
Hoffman Estates skeptical of hopping into regulation of rabbit sales at pet stores
Hoffman Estates officials were all ears this week during a spirited debate between representatives of animal rescues and the owner of a pet store over whether more regulations are needed for the commercial sale of rabbits.
Michael Portillo, the chain’s vice president of restaurant support, speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Algonquin Portillo’s Tuesday.
New Portillo's in Algonquin celebrates grand opening, 60 years after 1st one debuted
The area's newest Portillo's restaurant officially has opened off Randall Road in Algonquin.
Beware of scams during holiday shopping surge
'Tis the season for the holiday shopping surge. Unfortunately, as shopping increases, so do attempted financial scams and fraudulent activity.
Kristen Woods
Choosing a business structure: Do's and dont's
When you start a small business, choosing a business structure is a key step as it will define ownership, personal liability, legal protection, taxes, and everyday operations.
Madhu Krishnamurthy

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Construction is now complete on The Quin Apartments, a luxury community of 373 apartments and numerous amenities in Schaumburg.

Construction complete on The Quin Apartments in Schaumburg

McShane Construction Company has completed construction of The Quin Apartments, a luxury community of 373 apartments and numerous amenities in Schaumburg.
Located near Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve, The Ponds of Naperville features 216 one- and two-bedroom apartments across multiple buildings with amenities such as a community clubhouse, playground, picnic area, pool and sun deck, and fitness center with Peloton bikes.

Marquette Management named property manager for 3 Chicago-area rental communities

Marquette Management has been named property manager for three rental developments in suburban Chicago -- Ovaltine Court in Villa Park, The Ponds of Naperville and Woodlands of Crest Hill.
Circle K offers 40 cents off per gallon and discount on food Nov. 30
Circle K, the global convenience store chain, will offer discounted food and fuel across Illinois, Missouri and Iowa between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday.
Schaumburg officials have joined those in Rosemont in adopting a tax of $1,000 per month on hotel stays exceeding 30 days — including at the village-owned Renaissance — in response to a mooted plan to house migrants in the suburbs.
Schaumburg follows Rosemont's lead with tax to deter long-term migrant housing at hotels
Schaumburg trustees Tuesday followed Rosemont's example of imposing a tax of $1,000 per month on hotel stays exceeding 30 days to deter the village's room inventory from being chosen as a long-term solution for the temporary housing of migrants.
Once a par-3 golf course and part of a sprawling Ramada hotel complex, this 19-acre property in Rosemont is now controlled by village government, which closed on its $12.7 million purchase in recent weeks.
Rosemont closes on $12.7 million purchase of last undeveloped site in town
Rosemont has closed on its $12.7 million purchase of the last major undeveloped piece of land in town, officials confirmed Tuesday.
Entre completes sale of 3.14-acre site in Aurora
Arlington Heights-based Entre Commercial Realty recently has completed the sale of a 3.14-acre development site at 1995 Melissa Lane in Aurora.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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