Elgin Business
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District 211 buses create a lecture at Fremd High SchoolMar 18, 2024 12:17 pm - Students from Fremd High School's AP Environmental Science classes heard about the benefits of District 211's propane-fueled buses as part of a day's lesson. Director of Transportation Diana Mikelski led the lecture and brought buses to allow a close-up look.
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The Biz Week That Was: Last call for Elgin pub, new marijuana shop, and revised vision for old theater are among highlightsMar 17, 2024 5:07 am - Elgin Public House for sale after owner announces retirement Seventeen years after fulfilling his longtime dream of opening a restaurant, Elgin Public House owner Gr...
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Local farmers, advocates teach students about raising animals humanely and sustainablyMar 13, 2024 5:09 pm - When suburban farmer Cliff McConville teaches kids about his farm on the Brunner Family Forest Preserve in Carpentersville, he hopes he’s inspiring not only future consumers but future farmers.
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‘I’m gonna miss this’: Elgin Public House for sale after owner announces retirementMar 13, 2024 1:39 pm - Seventeen years after fulfilling his longtime dream of opening a restaurant, Elgin Public House owner Greg Shannon has put the downtown staple up for sale, saying it’s time to retire.
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Parks group fears Bears entertainment district — once envisioned for Arlington Heights — coming to lakefront insteadMar 12, 2024 4:51 pm - A Chicago parks advocacy group expressed concern Tuesday the Bears may bring the entertainment district they envisioned for Arlington Heights to the Chicago lakefront instead.
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Where 11th District GOP candidates stand on abortion, and why one has made a shiftMar 12, 2024 1:24 pm - Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correctly reflect Evans’ hometown of Warrenville. All three Republicans seeking the party’s nomination for Illinois’ 11...
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Foster, Rashid square off in 11th District over health care votesMar 11, 2024 12:25 pm - While proclaiming support for the landmark Affordable Care Act, Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster of Naperville is defending his votes on three Republican-led bills his cu...
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The Biz Week That Was: Pickleball facility, fast casual Greek restaurant, and downtown redevelopment among highlightsMar 10, 2024 5:35 am - New player plans indoor pickleball court at former Toys R Us in Vernon Hills After a lull in the action, a new player has emerged with plans to convert the former To...
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Labor union pulls endorsement of Rashid, backs Foster in 11th DistrictMar 07, 2024 2:57 pm - An Illinois-based, regional office of a powerful labor union for autoworkers has rescinded its endorsement of the candidate challenging U.S. Rep. Bill Foster of Napervill...
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Little print shop in Elgin creates most candidates’ signs in Kane CountyMar 07, 2024 12:50 pm - During election season, Awesome Campaigns Inc. churns out thousands of signs for hopefuls The term “A sign of the times” — as defined by Merriam-Webster — is somethi...