Burlington
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The Biz Week That Was: Warehouse development expands, Uyghur eatery in the works, and fog systems helping thwart business burglaries among the highlightsOct 31, 2026 2:27 pm - After debate, expanding warehouse development near Schaumburg airport gets OK A debate over an expanding warehouse development’s proximity to Schaumburg Regional Ai...
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Will donations from the JB Pritzker’s campaign help local Democrats?Oct 31, 2026 11:42 am - Weeks before Tuesday’s election, Gov. JB Pritzker’s campaign contributed $200,000 to the Democratic Party of DuPage County, which used the money to help cash-strapped candidates running for sheriff and county board. Will that money make a difference?
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Burlington Central does its job, stymies Lake Zurich in second half of 6A playoff victoryOct 30, 2026 11:24 pm - Parker Auxier weighs about 160 pounds. But he runs like an elusive 210-pounder. And on Friday night, the Burlington Central senior running back carried the weight of his...
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Kane County gets $1 million for forensics laboratoryOct 30, 2026 4:54 pm - Kane County officials on Friday celebrated receiving $1 million in federal money to enhance the county’s forensics laboratory. “Our lab will greatly reduce the time it takes to get results, which means we will get answers faster, and victims will get justice sooner,” State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser said.
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2 Elgin City Council candidates disqualified after being found to not have met filing requirementsOct 30, 2026 4:20 pm - Two Elgin City Council candidates have lost their spots on the April 2027 ballot, including five-term council member John Steffen.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank to distribute 50,000 Holiday Meal Boxes this seasonOct 30, 2026 3:49 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank is distributing 50,000 Holiday Meal Boxes this season to help families in need enjoy traditional holiday meals. The 27th annual distribution program begins Nov. 7 at Elgin Community College
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Elgin council approves plan for new 7 Brew on city’s east sideOct 30, 2026 2:30 pm - Despite objections from some neighbors and a negative recommendation by the city’s planning and zoning commissioners, the Elgin City Council has approved a plan for a new 7 Brew drive-through coffee shop on the city’s east side.
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The Bottle Department in downtown Elgin serves 250-plus craft beersOct 30, 2026 10:00 am - A repurposed office building with ties to downtown Elgin’s storied past is now home to The Bottle Department, a new bar offering more than 250 craft beers.
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Smash! Where to find a Pumpkin Smash event in the suburbsOct 29, 2026 8:52 pm - Pumpkin Smash, an annual effort to compost jack-o’-lanterns and divert them from landfills, returns throughout the suburbs starting Sunday, Nov. 1. In 2025, participating SCARCE sites composted 400,393 pounds.
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New grocery store expected next year in shuttered Ace Hardware location in ElginOct 29, 2026 11:49 am - A new grocery store is expected to open next year in the former Ace Hardware location in Elgin.