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Fox Valley construction firm rebrands as Quinn Design-Build Inc. under new ownersSep 26, 2025 6:35 pm - Quinn Design-Build Inc, formerly Schramm Construction Corp., announced a full rebrand reflecting growth, innovation, and community investment. Husband-and-wife team Ryan and Nancy Quinn acquired the St. Charles firm to preserve its legacy while infusing fresh energy and focus into the company’s future.
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Bloomingdale’s Best Businesses honored at annual Community Choice AwardsSep 26, 2025 5:22 pm - Excitement filled the air as the winners of the 2025 Best of Bloomingdale Community Choice Awards were announced on Sept. 25. Organized by the Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce, the ninth annual event celebrated the top businesses in the community.
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Cuddle and photo sessions with Scottish Highland cows draw visitors to new Batavia businessSep 26, 2025 5:07 pm - The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Majestic Highlands Homestead with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 25.
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Geneva’s State Street Jewelers celebrates 40th anniversarySep 26, 2025 4:45 pm - State Street Jewelers, a Geneva jewelry store founded in 1952 and owned by Jeffrey Hampton since 1985, celebrated its 40th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Geneva and Batavia chambers of commerce
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Chair of a House committee on China demands urgent White House briefing on TikTok deal
Sep 26, 2025 4:21 pm - The chairman of a House committee that pushed for the law demanding TikTok be spun off from its Chinese owners has requested an urgent briefing from the White House, one day after President Donald Trump signed an executive order supporting a proposed deal that would put the popular social video platform under U.S. ownership.
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Wall Street rises and snaps out of its 3-day losing streak
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Buffalo Grove Starbucks closing Saturday as chain announces wave of closuresSep 26, 2025 3:05 pm - The Starbucks at 1665 N. Buffalo Grove Road in Buffalo Grove will close Saturday as part of a nationwide plan to reduce the coffee chain’s corporate footprint.
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Holzlager brewery in Woodstock announces closing
Sep 26, 2025 10:56 am - Holzlager Brewing Company in Woodstock is closing its doors.The brewery, located at 150 S. Eastwood Drive-Route 47, said on social media it is planning to shut down in mid-October.
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Sweet success: Aurora candy maker celebrated on 75th birthdaySep 26, 2025 10:53 am - Jana Farmer, owner of Ms. Jana's Candy, celebrated her 75th birthday with a surprise tribute from the Aurora community, honoring her late-blooming entrepreneurship and success with her beloved candy business.
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Illinois braces for more patients as Wisconsin pauses abortions
Sep 26, 2025 8:19 am - Illinois elected officials and abortion providers foresee an influx of Wisconsin patients after the state’s Planned Parenthood branch announced Wednesday it would pause abortions Oct. 1 while it faces losing Medicaid funding as a result of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax law.