Burlington Business
-
‘The creepier, the grosser, the better’: Morbid Mementos brings macabre oddities to ElginMar 21, 2025 5:22 pm - Morbid Mementos recently opened in downtown Elgin, offering oddities and curiosities, bone art, occult supplies and more.
-
Bill banning cellphone use during class time clears Senate committeeMar 19, 2025 1:48 pm - Legislation that would prohibit public school students from using cell phones and other wireless communication devices during class time cleared a Senate committee Tuesday and could soon be considered by the full Senate.
-
Kane County Cougars sold to REV EntertainmentMar 17, 2025 3:41 pm - REV Entertainment, based in Arlington Texas, bought the Kane County Cougars from Dr. Bob Froehlich for an undisclosed amount.
-
More construction on Route 20 in Elgin expected to begin MondayMar 13, 2025 9:13 am - Drivers on U.S. Route 20 in Elgin will have another construction project to contend with starting Monday.
-
‘We open our arms to all’: New Islamic school in Elgin hopes to appeal to families of all faithsMar 07, 2025 5:05 pm - Burhan Academy welcomed members of the Elgin community to the Islamic school this week, saying they “stand on the shoulders of a great legacy” after taking over the former Elgin Academy campus.
-
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.
-
Legislation aims to help first-time homebuyersMar 03, 2025 9:49 am - As the cost of housing continues to rise, Illinois real estate agents are pushing legislation to make it easier for first-time homebuyers to save for a down payment.
-
The Biz Week That Was: Family hardware store closes, alfresco dining to return, and immersive gaming coming soonMar 01, 2025 1:43 pm - Ziegler’s Ace Hardware on Elgin’s west side closing after 44 years After 44 years on Elgin’s west side, the owners of Ziegler’s Ace Hardware on Lillian Street have a...
-
Ziegler’s Ace Hardware on Elgin’s west side closing after 44 yearsFeb 26, 2025 3:27 pm - After 44 years on Elgin’s west side, the owners of Ziegler’s Ace Hardware on Lillian Street will close. The store’s 15 employees will move to other locations.
-
Elgin moves to ban sale of THC productsFeb 13, 2025 1:10 pm - Saying they couldn’t wait any longer for the state to provide guidance, Elgin City Council members on Wednesday granted preliminary approval of a citywide ban on sales of synthetically derived THC products.