Kane County Business
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‘Illinois Maker’ Bee Coco aims to be the GOAT of nontoxic, hand-poured candlesDec 13, 2025 1:56 pm - Bee Coco Candle, which makes nontoxic candles out of its shop in Geneva, has been recognized as an “Illinois Maker” by the Illinois Office of Tourism.
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New Moon Vegan bakery in Batavia inducted into Illinois Made programDec 13, 2025 1:24 pm - New Moon Vegan, a woman-owned small-batch bakery and cafe in downtown Batavia, has been inducted into the Illinois Made program by the Illinois Office of Tourism. The eatery offers 100% plant-based pastries, breads and savory specialties, made fresh daily using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients.
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‘Something’s got to give’: Sticker shock hits suburban Affordable Care Act enrolleesDec 13, 2025 10:00 am - ‘Our health system system is broken.’ With the Senate at a stalemate and no action from House, some in the suburbs are finding health insurance less affordable than ever. Suburbanites with ACA coverage are seeing increases from 47% to 95% in monthly premiums.
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Bell Works in Hoffman Estates to see massive expansion and welcome first residents in 2026Dec 12, 2025 1:38 pm - Construction of 164 high-end townhouses and redevelopment of the commercial west side of Bell Works Chicagoland in Hoffman Estates are expected to be done and ready for occupancy in late summer 2026.
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Solar farm OK’d near Sugar Grove despite objections from villageDec 12, 2025 12:57 pm - Kane County Board members have approved the construction of an electricity-generating solar panel farm near Sugar Grove.
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Eddie Gaedel Pub & Grill in Elburn to close this monthDec 11, 2025 4:26 pm - Eddie Gaedel Pub & Grill has announced it will close later this month after 13 years in Elburn.
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St. Charles considers stores, restaurants for former Pheasant Run ResortDec 10, 2025 5:08 pm - A developer has proposed building 12 to 15 stores, restaurants and other commercial buildings, and maybe a car dealership, on what remains of the former Pheasant Run Resort property in St. Charles.
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Matching core competencies with ideal customers: The recipe for business successDec 09, 2025 4:33 pm - How do you define success in business? “Revenue” will factor into the definition somewhere. But a larger question looms — namely, how can a business become the best version of itself?
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Housing plan near St. Charles criticized for its density, gets city review delayDec 09, 2025 1:02 pm - The developer who proposed building 83 single-family homes on 38 acres at Red Gate Farm near St. Charles has hit the pause button.
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Dining out: Kyuramen opens in Naperville, beers with Santa, Hanukkah dining and moreDec 09, 2025 10:50 am - Warm up with a steaming bowl of ramen at the new Kyuramen in Naperville, or grab a beer or brunch with Santa at Tapville Social. Plus, some suburban restaurants are offering Hanukkah dining specials Dec. 14-22.