Kendall County Business
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‘Building bridges’: Halal Fest connects businesses with burgeoning marketJul 31, 2025 4:10 pm - Naperville’s growing Halal Fest is attracting more suburban businesses from across Northern Illinois seeking to cater to the burgeoning demand for halal food and products. The two-day festival is expected to draw roughly 20,000 attendees this weekend to Naperville’s Frontier Park, according to organizers.
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Why having a grocery store on Batavia’s east side is so importantJul 30, 2025 12:39 pm - As Berkeley Finer Foods closes, to be replaced by Cinco de Mayo Market on Batavia’s east side, Dave Heun looks at the history of grocery stores in the Tri-Cities.
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Kane County Treasurer Lauzen wins national award for innovative financial strategiesJul 20, 2025 10:53 pm - Kane County Treasurer Chris Lauzen received a national award for generating $47.6 million in new revenue through proactive liquidity and treasury strategies using an investment consulting firm's program.
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How Paramount’s shows, including boffo ‘Million Dollar Quartet,’ help boost Aurora’s economyJul 19, 2025 1:58 pm - Before Aurora’s Stolp Island Theatre opened a year ago, Paramount Theatre president and CEO Tim Rater predicted it would contribute more than $3 million to the economy annually. So far, the venue’s acclaimed production of “Million Dollar Quartet” has generated more than $2.5 million in ticket sales alone, which doesn’t include the impact the near daily sell-out performances have on the local economy.
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Paranormal Cirque to explore the dark side at Aurora showsJul 16, 2025 11:44 am - A circus is coming to Aurora, but not the kind to which you take little kids. Paranormal Cirque focuses on the dark side of life.
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Aurora finds unacceptable amounts of lead in water sample testsJul 15, 2025 12:47 pm - Aurora has found unacceptable amounts of lead in drinking water in at least 10 homes out of 100 it tested earlier this year.
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Hot deals for hot dogs: Restaurants celebrate National Hot Dog Day WednesdayJul 15, 2025 11:58 am - Celebrate National Hot Dog Day on Wednesday with deals at local restaurants.
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These 16 Kane County ZIP codes are high-risk for lead exposureJul 11, 2025 9:47 am - The Illinois Department of Public Health has identified 16 ZIP codes in Kane County that are high-risk for lead exposure, according to a news release.
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Kane County company scores millions from Tollway for Mile Long Bridge workJul 02, 2025 8:51 am - The Illinois Tollway has awarded two Kane County companies millions of dollars in construction and engineering contracts, part of a statewide capital improvement effort.
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Kane County considers request for solar farm near ElginJun 30, 2025 8:51 pm - A landowner is asking Kane County for permission to install a community solar electric facility on farmland near Elgin.