Kane County Business
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Dealing death: Fentanyl-laced pills pose fatal risk to unsuspecting users in northern IllinoisFeb 05, 2026 3:05 pm - Drug Enforcement Administration officials say counterfeit pills are “one of the most dangerous drug threats we face.” The pills are designed to look legitimate but often contain deadly, unpredictable amounts of fentanyl.
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Illinois preapprenticeship program ‘opening doors’ into local union construction jobsFeb 05, 2026 2:58 pm - As the labor market evolves, Illinois is looking to develop a workforce ready to meet the state’s future economic demands. In Kane County, state funding is enabling the expansion of pre-apprenticeship opportunities for workers looking to begin a career in the construction trades.
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Daily Herald Suburban Business accepting submissions for 2026 Book of ListsFeb 05, 2026 2:30 pm - Local businesses in various industries have a chance to get listed for free in the 2026 Book of Lists, a premium reference for executives.
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New Indian fusion restaurant, banquet hall could replace shuttered Golden Corral in ElginFeb 05, 2026 12:46 pm - A new Indian fusion restaurant and banquet hall could be coming to the space formerly occupied by Golden Corral on Randall Road in Elgin.
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Batavia OKs $1.86 million incentive to turn ex-factory into software company HQFeb 03, 2026 3:58 pm - Batavia is poised to provide $1.86 million in aid to renovate a 100-year-old factory in to a headquarters for a software company.
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YWCA Elgin accepting nominations for 2026 Leader Luncheon AwardsFeb 03, 2026 1:20 pm - YWCA Elgin is accepting nominations for the 2026 Leader Luncheon Awards, an annual event that recognizes women who make a meaningful impact in the community through leadership, service, and dedication to others.
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Huntley officials open to scaled-down duplex developmentFeb 03, 2026 12:52 pm - Huntley officials have indicated they are open to considering a new duplex development coming to the Route 47 corridor.
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St. Charles’ new $6.4 million downtown plaza, Kautz Road awarded for excellenceFeb 03, 2026 12:49 pm - Becoming a favorite gathering place for diners and those looking to soak up acoustic guitar strums along the scenic Fox River, St. Charles' downtown First Street Plaza is being recognized.
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‘Land saved’: The Conservation Foundation steps in to help preserve property once eyed for warehousesFeb 02, 2026 3:05 pm - Nearly four years ago, Dundee Township residents banded together to fight against a proposed warehouse development at Binnie and Randall roads. Today, a sign from The Conservation Foundation at the same intersection proclaims victory: “Land Saved.”
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‘This was a rescue’: St. Charles plastics plant remains open after being bought by German firmFeb 02, 2026 11:41 am - After months of expecting the manufacturing plant to close down for good, the German-based company MATEtronix acquired Microplastics Inc., rehiring a majority of the same employees and keeping the equipment in St. Charles.