Burlington Business
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Elgin council seeks 1-year moratorium on data center developmentSep 15, 2026 12:40 pm - Despite not yet receiving any interest in building data centers in Elgin, the city council gave preliminary approval to a one-year moratorium on their development.
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Kane County seeing fewer fatal opioid overdoses, as county prevention efforts continueSep 15, 2026 6:17 am - The number of fatal opioid overdoses among Kane County residents declined again in 2025, according to data from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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Why suburban police are teaming up to fight video gambling smash-and-grabsSep 10, 2026 4:16 pm - Amid a rash of smash-and-grab burglaries targeting video gambling machines in restaurants, bars and other businesses, suburban law enforcement agencies are teaming up to fight back.
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Elgin-area chamber appoints economic development directorSep 09, 2026 1:12 pm - The Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce has appointed Sarosh Saher as economic development director of its Elgin Development Group, a division of the chamber.
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Second measles case reported in Kane CountySep 09, 2026 12:17 pm - A second case of measles has been reported in Kane County. The latest person diagnosed with measles was in contact with the first individual, according to a news release from the Kane County Health Department.
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Kane County offering free measles vaccines in wake of confirmed caseSep 01, 2026 11:32 am - The Kane County Health Department is offering free measles, mumps and rubella vaccination through Friday to county residents who are not adequately protected against measles.
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Disaster relief loans available for small businesses, nonprofits and homeowners affected by July 27 storms, tornadoesAug 31, 2026 9:06 am - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a disaster declaration for the severe storms and tornadoes that struck the Chicago region on July 27. It allows homeowners, renters, businesses and certain nonprofit organizations to apply for low-interest loans to help cover losses not fully covered by insurance.
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‘Dynamic’ new manufacturing/tech center triples ECC’s trade training spaceAug 31, 2026 8:51 am - Emily Ponce-Marquez’s final semester in Elgin Community College’s welding and fabrication program will be spent in the school’s newly opened $88 million Manufacturing and Technology Center.
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Illinois’ high vaccination rate has stemmed measles tide amid nationwide spikeAug 30, 2026 8:48 am - In the wake of an increase in measles cases across the U.S., including a reported exposure at Kaneland High School in Kane County, health officials recommend those who are eligible to get vaccinated with the MMR vaccine.
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60-year-old packaging company making the move to ElginAug 28, 2026 2:37 pm - The Elgin City Council approved a plan for Forest Packaging, currently located in Elk Grove Village, to move its operation to an existing building at 1450 Bowes Road.