Elgin Business
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Evil Intentions Haunted House to return to Elgin at new locationJul 08, 2026 1:29 pm - Evil Intentions Haunted House, which left Elgin for Maple Park two years ago, is planning a return to the city.
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Farmers markets in the suburbs July 8-14Jul 07, 2026 5:30 am - Farmers market season brings fresh produce, handmade goods and more to local downtowns and parks.
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Nonprofit saluted for lowering energy costs and usageJul 06, 2026 1:46 pm - A consortium of energy companies honored a nonprofit organization’s efforts to provide energy-efficient housing for northern Illinois families.
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The Biz Week That Was: Data center plan dropped, celebrity chefs come to Aurora casino, and Wahlburgers closesJul 04, 2026 11:49 am - Rezoning request for potential data center in Hoffman Estates withdrawn The firm that owns the 186-acre Plum Farms property at Higgins Road and Route 59 in Hoffman E...
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‘Not just for golfers’: Bar and food truck offer something new at historic golf course in ElginJul 02, 2026 12:44 pm - Chip Shots Golf and Whiskey Bar recently opened as part of the new $4.3 million, 9,600-square-foot clubhouse at the Wing Park Golf Course in Elgin. A permanent food truck outside offers elevated takes on classic handhelds, while the inside houses state-of-the-art golf and sports simulators and a full-service bar.
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle proposes new transit board membersJul 02, 2026 7:37 am - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is offering the first glimpse at the potential new Chicago Transit Authority board members who are likely to help guide the agency through the new paradigm created by the state’s landmark transit reform legislation.
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Rezoning request for potential data center in Hoffman Estates withdrawnJul 01, 2026 1:23 pm - The firm that owns the 186-acre Plum Farms property at Higgins Road and Route 59 in Hoffman Estates has withdrawn its request to rezone the site for manufacturing use that potentially would have enabled a data center there.
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Opponents cite documents as proof Hoffman Estates plans data center on Plum Farms siteJun 30, 2026 11:58 am - A request to the Illinois Attorney General for a review of alleged Open Meetings Act violations is among the artillery being used by opponents of a potential rezoning of 186 acres in Hoffman Estates for a possible data center.
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Cook County, Google offering scholarships for tech trainingJun 29, 2026 3:20 pm - Applications are now open for Cook County’s Project Rainbow Initiative and Grow with Google’s scholarship program.
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The Biz Week That Was: A new grocer opens, an affordable housing project breaks groundJun 27, 2026 1:23 pm - ‘A fresh market on steroids’: Expansive new grocery store opens in Vernon Hills The newest grocery store in Vernon Hills opened to the public Wednesday with a huge s...