Carpentersville Business
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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.
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Future business leaders: Barrington chamber honors young entrepreneurs at annual banquetFeb 18, 2025 3:34 pm - The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce recognized the ingenuity of a group of young entrepreneurs at their annual dinner celebration on Jan. 30.
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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.
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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...
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Police are using AI to write reports. Is it a high-tech time-saver or cause for concern?Feb 06, 2025 7:01 pm - The Elgin Police Department is the first in Illinois to use AI technology to generate police reports. Advocates say it saves officers time, allowing them to spend more hours patrolling the streets and responding to calls. But civil libertarians say AI tools are mistake-prone and susceptible to bias.
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Twin Peaks restaurant coming to Algonquin in MarchFeb 05, 2025 2:50 pm - Twin Peaks restaurant, which touts its 29-degree draft beer served in frosted mugs, plans to open in Algonquin Commons in March.
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Rental housing proposed for former Haeger Potteries site in East DundeeFeb 03, 2025 9:07 pm - A $76 million rental housing development has been proposed for the former Haeger Potteries site in East Dundee.
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Elgin Area Chamber to honor businesses and volunteers at annual eventJan 30, 2025 8:55 pm - Elgin Area Chamber honors outstanding businesses and volunteers at annual meeting reception on Feb. 13, highlighting achievements and future plans.
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Algonquin recognizes village businesses for contributionsJan 30, 2025 3:04 pm - The village of Algonquin recently announced the winners of the 2024 Algonquin Business Awards.