Algonquin Business
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Follett Content donates sales to Kids In NeedApr 11, 2025 8:57 pm - Edythe’s Book Nook, the employee bookstore of McHenry’s Follett Content, recently announced the donation of $1,300 from its January and February 2025, sales to Kids in Need McHenry County.
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Local land conservancy to host ‘Preserving the Family Farm’ seminarApr 11, 2025 3:17 pm - A free seminar on May 1 will cover financial and legal aspects of putting agricultural conservation easements on farms to prevent development. It will feature a panel of experts and preserved landowners.
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Kane County to allow gambling business near Geneva martial arts studioApr 08, 2025 3:18 pm - Kane County Chairman Corinne Pierog cast a tie-breaking vote Tuesday to let a video gambling business open on the outskirts of Geneva.
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Unmatched field knowledge is gained at Illinois Extension youth crop competitionApr 07, 2025 12:11 am - High school students can test their agricultural expertise in a crop scouting competition hosted by Illinois Extension. The event allows youth to network with university researchers while having fun and potentially winning cash prizes.
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Service, workforce cuts possible after voters spurn Kane’s $51 million sales tax requestApr 04, 2025 8:56 am - Kane County Board members are reacting to voters overwhelmingly rejecting a proposed county sales tax increase, with some saying that spending cuts may be necessary.
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Algonquin sees several businesses opening in March: Fresh Market, First Watch, Mr. Kimchi, and moreMar 10, 2025 2:34 pm - Several businesses are opening this month in Algonquin, including new eateries and a new grocery store in Algonquin Commons.
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TLC and American Farmland Trust to host Learning Circles on March 11 and April 3Mar 07, 2025 3:36 pm - The first Learning Circle on March 11 will cover farmland succession planning, with guest speaker Angie Doucette from American Farmland Trust.
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Kane County Chair makes pitch for $51 million sales tax referendumMar 06, 2025 11:39 am - Kane County voters will consider a 0.75% retail sales tax increase on the April 1 ballot, a request from the county intended to bring in $51 million in revenue to support public safety.
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Joann moves to close 500 of its stores across the US amid bankruptcyFeb 12, 2025 4:46 pm - NEW YORK — Struggling fabric and crafts seller Joann plans to close about 500 of its stores across the U.S. — 26 in Illinois — or more than half its current nationwide fo...
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The Biz Week That Was: Tourism boom in Northwest suburbs, new eateries opening among the highlightsFeb 08, 2025 2:17 pm - Tourism growth boosting revenues for Northwest suburbs A 6.1% increase in overnight hotel stays helped bring in a quarter-billion dollars of revenue to the eight sub...