Kane County Business
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Elgin moves to ban sale of THC productsFeb 13, 2025 1:10 pm - Saying they couldn’t wait any longer for the state to provide guidance, Elgin City Council members on Wednesday granted preliminary approval of a citywide ban on sales of synthetically derived THC products.
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Firewater BBQ eyes new restaurant in proposed Roselle developmentFeb 12, 2025 6:23 pm - A regional chain of barbecue joints is cooking up plans to open a restaurant in Roselle.
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Joann moves to close 500 of its stores across the US amid bankruptcyFeb 12, 2025 4:46 pm - NEW YORK — Struggling fabric and crafts seller Joann plans to close about 500 of its stores across the U.S. — 26 in Illinois — or more than half its current nationwide fo...
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Hitting a peak: Lift hill connection made at 180 feet for newest roller coaster at Six Flags Great AmericaFeb 12, 2025 2:53 pm - The final piece of track connecting the lift hill to the drop was made at 180 feet, representing the highest point of a new roller coaster being built at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee.
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Sip, savor, celebrate Flavor Festival in Lake County through FebruaryFeb 11, 2025 1:53 pm - Sip, Savor and Celebrate during February with Visit Lake County’s Flavor Festival continues through February.
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Former Graham’s 318 Coffeehouse in Geneva for sale for $2.3 millionFeb 10, 2025 10:18 am - The shuttered 318 Graham’s Coffeehouse property at 318 S. Third St., Geneva, is on the market for $2.3 million. The original house was a bungalow built in 1918, which was...
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The Biz Week That Was: Tourism boom in Northwest suburbs, new eateries opening among the highlightsFeb 08, 2025 2:17 pm - Tourism growth boosting revenues for Northwest suburbs A 6.1% increase in overnight hotel stays helped bring in a quarter-billion dollars of revenue to the eight sub...
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‘We deliver hope’: How Geneva therapist’s nonprofit provides accessible mental health careFeb 07, 2025 3:00 am - Randy and Amy Bennett of North Aurora have operated Intermission Therapies in Geneva since 2018, adding the nonprofit Second Act/Scene 2 as an option for clients with little or no insurance to cover mental health services.
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Police are using AI to write reports. Is it a high-tech time-saver or cause for concern?Feb 06, 2025 7:01 pm - The Elgin Police Department is the first in Illinois to use AI technology to generate police reports. Advocates say it saves officers time, allowing them to spend more hours patrolling the streets and responding to calls. But civil libertarians say AI tools are mistake-prone and susceptible to bias.
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Tourism growth boosting revenues for Northwest suburbsFeb 06, 2025 2:30 pm - With a 6.1% increase over the previous year, 3 million overnight hotel stays brought a quarter billion dollars to the eight suburbs represented by the Meet Chicago Northwest visitors bureau in 2024, even as further growth is pursued.