Elgin Business
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Hoffman Estates could see third data center campus with sale of Plum Farms propertyFeb 19, 2025 3:02 pm - The recent sale of the 185-acre Plum Farms property at the northwest corner of Route 59 and Higgins Road could lead to a third data center campus in Hoffman Estates, Mayor Bill McLeod announced in his State of the Village address Wednesday.
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‘It’s been a passion’: Retired police officer brings love for barbecue to Hoffman Estates with I Smell BaconFeb 19, 2025 12:46 pm - When retired Hoffman Estates police lieutenant Mark Mueller decided to open a restaurant, he couldn’t help himself when it came to the name — I Smell Bacon BBQ and Pub, where he serves fresh-smoked meats and signature sides made from scratch daily.
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Bell Works in Hoffman Estates adds new tenants, existing firm expandsFeb 17, 2025 10:16 am - Bell Works Chicagoland in Hoffman Estates has announced the signing of another 73,500 square feet of newly leased space by seven additional tenants and the major expansion of an existing one.
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German food manufacturer plans $25.8 million project in HuntleyFeb 16, 2025 12:03 pm - A German food manufacturer with its U.S. headquarters in Hoffman Estates is expanding its American operations with a new facility in Huntley.
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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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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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Grow your suburban business in 2025 by capturing your share of the visitor dollarFeb 04, 2025 1:01 pm - With the help of suburban convention and visitors bureaus, small local businesses can tap into the spending power of the millions of visitors who comes to Illinois each year.
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Skyview: Developers raze Sears headquarters to build cloud data campusFeb 02, 2025 6:00 am - Demolition continues at the Sears’ former headquarters campus Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in Hoffman Estates. Developers plan to replace Sears’ longtime headquarters with a 200-megawatt data center campus.
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Illinois Vintage Fair returns to Bell Works in Hoffman Estates this weekendJan 31, 2025 10:56 am - Illinois Vintage Fair returns to Bell Works in Hoffman Estates Feb. 1-2, featuring 100-plus vendors selling vintage fashion, collectibles, art and home goods.
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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.