Kane County Business
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5 students to compete in Judson’s 12th annual Shark Tank competitionNov 19, 2025 10:22 am - This Thursday, five Judson University students will compete for a chance to win $1,000 for coming up with the best entrepreneurial idea at the private, Christian liberal arts institution.
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‘The demand is real’: Luxury car club and collector community coming to Lake ZurichNov 18, 2025 7:54 pm - A comfy, exclusive home for classic and rare cars will be coming to Lake Zurich following village board approvals to allow for annexation and development of 20 acres for Luxe Corsa Auto Suites.
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Dining out: ‘Wicked’ doughnuts, Fat Rosie’s dirty sodas, new Yard House and moreNov 18, 2025 2:22 pm - You can grab a green-and-pink doughnut on your way to the theater to catch “Wicked: For Good.” We’ve also got news about Fat Rosie’s joining the dirty soda trend, a new Yard House in Naperville, a dessert auction at The Graceful Ordinary and more.
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‘Where sustainability takes root’: Chipko Market in St. Charles promotes eco-friendly consumerismNov 17, 2025 2:07 pm - The roots of Chipko Market in St. Charles were born a world away, in the hearts of indigenous Indian women hugging trees, tenaciously staring down destructive loggers. Owner Vandana Planis said what began in the 1970s as a grassroots campaign to combat deforestation has fueled global movements. Her market is born of this ethos to seize the reins of produce sustainability and environmental protection.
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Houses proposed on part of historic Red Gate Farm near St. CharlesNov 17, 2025 1:00 pm - A developer has proposed building single-family houses on half of the historic Red Gate Farm near St. Charles.
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Cannabis dispensary coming to ElburnNov 16, 2025 4:14 pm - Six years after Elburn officials enacted an ordinance to allow a cannabis dispensary in the village, the village board has approved canAFarm Dispensary’s at 202 W. North St.
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Suburban hospitals receive ‘A’ rating in hospital safety reportNov 15, 2025 11:40 am - Sixteen suburban hospitals are among 35 statewide to receive an “A” rating for excellence in patient safety on The Leapfrog Group’s fall 2025 patient safety report card.
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‘Not a big burden’: Parking fee on summer concert nights at Independence Grove to double to $20Nov 14, 2025 2:44 pm - The parking fee on summer concert days at Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville will double next season to $20 per vehicle.
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Geneva’s All Chocolate Kitchen gets new owner, new name after proprietors retireNov 14, 2025 2:36 pm - For 15 years, Alain Roby’s All Chocolate Kitchen in downtown Geneva served up a lot of interest along with gelato, coffee, pastries, sugar sculptures, life-sized chocolate sculptures and — of course — chocolate.
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BBB of Chicago and Northern Illinois announces 2025 Torch Awards winnersNov 14, 2025 2:15 pm - The Better Business Bureau recently announced the 2025 winners of the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics and Excellence, recognized as one of the most prestigious accolades for brand and reputation-building.