Kane County Business
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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.
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Underwood introduces bills to expand ways Illinois farmers can sell directly to consumersFeb 02, 2026 11:39 am - U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood has introduced legislation that, if passed, could make it easier for local farmers to sell their products directly to consumers.
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Bargains galore: Shop discounted inventory at Chicago Winter Bike SwapFeb 02, 2026 9:05 am - The Chicago Winter Bike Swap at the Kane County Fairgrounds on Feb. 8 attracts around 1,000 bikers and vendors. The swap features bikes, components, and gear for sale by individuals and discounted inventory from bike shops and vendors.
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The Biz Week That Was: A buyer for Streets of Woodfield, plans for a new Target and a proposed suburban children’s hospitalJan 31, 2026 1:36 pm - Streets of Woodfield in Schaumburg finds eager buyer at a discounted price More than four years after a first attempt to sell the Streets of Woodfield shopping cente...
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Schaumburg Township offers free career services assistance on three upcoming datesJan 30, 2026 4:57 pm - Schaumburg Township, in partnership with Business and Career Services, Inc. (BCS), is offering several free events this winter and spring for jobseekers.
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Hoffman Estates Chamber names award winners at 15th annual Celebration of ExcellenceJan 30, 2026 4:56 pm - Edge Electrical Systems LLC won the coveted Business of the Year Award at the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s recent 15th annual Celebration of Excellence dinner.
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Former Bulldog Ale House in McHenry soon to reopen as Red Rose BanquetsJan 30, 2026 11:28 am - In the past four years, Moiz Mohammed has opened two Red Rose Banquets facilities in Roselle and Elgin, and the third is set to come to McHenry later this spring.
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East Dundee office building sells for $1.5M; West Dundee restaurant space on sale for $1.25MJan 30, 2026 9:52 am - Continuing the resurgence of East Dundee, an office building in the heart of the downtown just sold for $1.5 million. Meanwhile, a three-level restaurant space is up for sale at $1.25 million in West Dundee.