Economic Development

The Geneva City Council will review the Venture Park proposal at its next meeting, 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall, 109 James St.

Projects included in the funding are anti-violence behavioral health programs, the Kane County Food and Farm Resiliency Project and a countywide economic development organization.

Dunkin’ now plans to build a drive-thru coffee kiosk at the intersection of Route 71 and Washington Street in Oswego after Scooter’s Coffee dropped its plans for the property.

Amenities for the proposed travel center include gas stations, electric vehicle charging stations, a restaurant, convenience store and short-term overnight parking for long-haul truckers.

NorthPoint goes to federal court with an antitrust suit against rival developer CenterPoint.

Barnes & Noble is set to open next month in the space formerly occupied by DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse on Route 34 in Oswego.

The Bettenhausen Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram dealership in Lockport Square is slated to open by June 1.

The city is aiming to start fresh with a Downtown Riverfront Property Feasibility Study for the site this summer.

Restaurants like Chicken Salad Chick, Smoothie King and Jack in the Box have all voiced interest in opening locations in Oswego.

Former Harbor Crest Nursing Home will be renovated into 24-unit apartment complex.

Economic Growth Corporation is inviting state-licensed childcare operators to submit proposals for leasing and operating an early childhood development center within its Shimer Square campus in Mt. Carroll.

Infrastructure needs, business development, aging school buildings and taxes were the talk of various government officials at Sycamore Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 State of the Community address on Wednesday.

A Chicago-based consulting firm was recently been hired by Sycamore officials in an effort spur industrial growth in the city.

Lawsuit dismissed after Joliet City Council approves project.

In May 2021, the company announced an electric bus and truck factory coming to Joliet, creating about 1,400 jobs. About 150 workers are in production at Joliet plant today, according to Machinists union