Despite the controversy, the plan is moving forward
A controversial project to build a seven-story building in Des Plaines was announced on Monday night.
Forty years later, it’s time to move on
After more than 40 years of several renamings, Tom Brinkman is an integral part of one of Buffalo Grove’s venerable businesses. Today, Brinkman, manager of Mutual Ace Hardware at 745 S. Buffalo Grove Road, has retired from a small family-owned company that has been working since 1977.
Hoffman Estates says “yes” to Popeyes
Hoffman Estates officials have long approved the city’s second Popeyes Louisiana kitchen restaurant on Monday, but it’s unclear which one will be completed and opened first.
Cannabis company gets approval
Companies that inject cannabis into food have been granted permission to work in Des Plaines.
Drug shows cause controversy
The owners of Lake in the Hills Uprising Bakery and Cafe are looking to grow their business by hosting special events. However, in her plan to hold her all-ages drug show on Saturday, people threatened her and tried to ruin her business with her bad online reviews.
Advances in high-rise condominiums
The 7-story apartment plan has been pre-approved by the Wheaton City Council.
Emotions increase after banning arms sales
On Tuesday night, on both sides of the gun control debate in Naperville, sentiment was heightened as community members and city officials took part in a proposed ban on the commercial sale of certain firearms.
Elk Grove approves real estate purchase
On Tuesday, Elk Grove Village’s board approved the purchase of two properties along the Higgins Road Corridor, the recently closed Sweet Baby Rays BBQ and the Shell Gas Station at the city entrance, for a total of more than $ 6 million.
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