Kane County Business
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Hoffman Estates mayor talks of data centers, new search for hardware store in annual addressFeb 19, 2026 3:47 pm - Hoffman Estates Mayor Bill McLeod fielded questions about data centers, interactions with federal immigration agents and the renewed search for a hardware store during his annual update before the chamber of commerce Thursday.
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‘We view it as a trust’: Top Shelf Ice Arena in Gurnee snares $50K business grantFeb 18, 2026 7:44 pm - Top Shelf Ice Arena at Gurnee Mills will receive a $50,000 village contribution to reconfigure the interior entrance into an NHL-themed retail space.
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First Lava Island indoor playground/adventure park in Illinois set to open in KildeerFeb 17, 2026 10:44 am - The first Lava Island Play Oasis indoor playground/adventure park in Illinois is opening Thursday in the former Best Buy store in Kildeer.
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The 'bog lady' retires: Longtime naturalist says goodbye to Volo Bog after 39 yearsFeb 15, 2026 8:45 pm - Naturalist Stacy Iwanicki, natural resources coordinator, is retiring after nearly 39 years at Volo Bog State Natural Area.
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After HoursFeb 14, 2026 12:41 pm - Send photos of business events to afterhours@dailyherald.com.
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Hobby Lobby to move to new Algonquin locationFeb 14, 2026 11:50 am - The Hobby Lobby in Algonquin is relocating to a new home still within the village boundaries.
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36 downtown Geneva businesses participating in 2nd annual Lucky Charms promotionFeb 13, 2026 9:10 pm - Downtown Geneva merchants are hosting a Lucky Charms promotion from Feb. 13 to March 23, 2026, where customers collect gold coins for a chance to win prizes.
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COD and DuPage County Farm Bureau ‘Grow Your Own Food’ program wins National Excellence AwardFeb 13, 2026 8:11 pm - The DuPage County Farm Bureau and College of DuPage's Grow Your Own Food program has been awarded the County Activities of Excellence Award by the American Farm Bureau Federation for its exceptional innovation, impact, and value to the community.
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Warren-Newport library to close 3 days for start of renovationsFeb 13, 2026 4:27 pm - Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 O’Plaine Road, Gurnee, will be closed to the public from Feb. 17-19 for the official start of “Our Library Reimagined” project.
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Elgin council backs tax incentive for redevelopment of historic downtown buildingFeb 13, 2026 2:02 pm - A long-vacant historic building in downtown Elgin will be converted into a mix of apartments and commercial space with the help of a $1.78 million incentive package that received unanimous preliminary approval from the city council Wednesday.