South Elgin Business
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Water supplier for much of northern Illinois soldOct 30, 2025 3:36 pm - Where your water comes from isn’t changing. However, the company that will manage, operate and supply area customers soon will change if all goes as planned. The merger of American Water Works and Essential Utilities Inc., in which Aqua America operates, is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2027.
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How The Roosevelt aims to fit into Geneva neighborhoodOct 29, 2025 10:39 am - Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun takes a closer look at The Roosevelt, a mixed-use building under construction on Geneva’s east side, which will feature a blend of vintage and modern elements as well as a professionally-designed landscape plan.
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St. Charles leaders tout accomplishments, share challenges at State of the City addressOct 14, 2025 11:12 am - Leaders from the city of St. Charles, as well as its schools, parks and library, gave a 90-minute presentation during a recent St. Charles Chamber of Commerce State of the City address.
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Ink and drink: Martini Room in Elgin hosts first flash tattoo eventOct 13, 2025 3:29 pm - Martini Room in Elgin held an unusual event last week. It hosted three local tattoo artists who gave flash tattoos to customers.
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Marklund celebrates expanded, renovated Wasmond Center, home for individuals with disabilitiesSep 19, 2025 11:16 am - A $17.4-million renovation of Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin adds 24 beds, therapy areas, and amenities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Recent home and property salesSep 09, 2025 2:08 pm - Kane County property transfers for June 25 through Aug. 8, 2025.
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Elgin Area Leadership Academy accepting applicants for 2025-26Sep 08, 2025 4:36 pm - The Elgin Area Leadership Academy is now recruiting for its 2025-26 class. The award-winning program aims to educate and empower leaders to engage with local organizations and strengthen the community.
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Dining out: A pair of restaurant closings, the state’s first drive-thru-only Chick-fil-A and a 20th anniversarySep 03, 2025 1:07 pm - A pair of restaurants along Randall Road in the Fox Valley announced closings this week, while a drive-thru and walk-up only Chick-fil-A opening Thursday in Naperville will be the first of its kind in the state.
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Kane County Health Department offers free Behavioral Health Interpreter TrainingAug 17, 2025 1:00 pm - The Kane County Health Department is hosting a free Behavioral Health Interpreter Training to improve communication for non-English speakers.
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No means no: St. Charles Twp. strip club still denied liquor licenseAug 16, 2025 1:15 pm - The Kane County Liquor Commission has denied Blackjack’s Gentlemen’s Club’s request for reconsideration of its liquor license denial.