Kane County Business
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Legislative panel weighs in on children’s mental health, data centers and state vs. local controlSep 16, 2026 4:26 pm - A panel of Republican and Democratic state legislators came together Wednesday in Barrington to discuss a variety of topics, including the impact of social media and technology on children’s mental health and whether data centers should be under state or local control.
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St. Charles Business Alliance and St. Charles launch New Business GuideSep 16, 2026 11:57 am - The St. Charles Business Alliance and city of St. Charles have partnered to create a New Business Guide for businesses looking to open in St. Charles.
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Hoffman Estates to sell current fire station site for construction of supportive housingSep 15, 2026 3:06 pm - Just days after the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Fire Station 22, Hoffman Estates officials are making plans to sell the site it’s replacing.
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Elgin council seeks 1-year moratorium on data center developmentSep 15, 2026 12:40 pm - Despite not yet receiving any interest in building data centers in Elgin, the city council gave preliminary approval to a one-year moratorium on their development.
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Kane County seeing fewer fatal opioid overdoses, as county prevention efforts continueSep 15, 2026 6:17 am - The number of fatal opioid overdoses among Kane County residents declined again in 2025, according to data from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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Remote drone launch program is helping first responders improve decision makingSep 14, 2026 5:33 pm - An emerging program designed to give first responders an aerial edge by using drones launched remotely is being readied for debut in Libertyville and other agencies in Lake and Cook counties.
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Abbott Laboratories agrees to pay $385M settlement over safety of powdered infant formulaSep 14, 2026 2:16 pm - Abbott Laboratories has agreed to pay $385 million to resolve a federal investigation and lawsuit, as well as lawsuits filed by states, related to allegations over the safety of its powdered infant formulas.
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Police say Flock is invaluable. But as misuse mounts, many wonder how to rein in the surveillance systemSep 13, 2026 3:32 pm - Automated license plate readers — increasingly synonymous with Flock, though there are other brands on the market — photograph the license plates and other identifiers of passing vehicles. Police officers are then able to search and share the data for investigations. But a growing number of cops throughout the Chicago area and across the country have been accused of searching those databases for personal reasons. Civil liberties activists too are alarmed that law enforcement departments could use the cameras to work with immigration officials or surveil ordinary citizens.
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Back to rock: RocHaus to reopen in West Dundee, shows booked for the rest of the yearSep 11, 2026 11:37 am - RocHaus, the historic entertainment venue in downtown West Dundee, will reopen Oct. 2 with “The Magic of John Westford” after owner Kevin Krak invested $20,000 in renovations and hired Nick LeRoy as director of entertainment.
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Aurora City Council delays decision on plan for hotel near Hollywood Casino siteSep 11, 2026 10:00 am - The Aurora City Council on Tuesday night delayed a decision on a proposed hotel development near the new Aurora Hollywood Casino site, citing concerns over whether the hotel aligns with the city’s vision for the area.