News about economic development
Morris is one of the 12 communities that is included in the newly-formed Illinois River Cities & Towns Initiative, a coalition of mayor-led cities and towns along the Illinois River.
Scott McMaster succeeds former director Mike Petrick, who was promoted to assistant village administrator for Channahon in August.
Opinion: On behalf of the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation, I am pleased to announce that Ms. Melissa Amedeo has accepted the position as our new executive director, writes Andrea Van Drew.
The new park along the Rock River at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Mill site is Phase One of Sterling’s $300 million Riverfront Reimagined Project.
Construction crews in downtown Joliet have been at work on improvements for Chicago Street, such as upgraded water and sewer lines. The area is being developed for a future city square.
The restaurant group, Azul Cantina Inc., based in Charleston, South Carolina, signed a lease for the retail space from owner Harkness Properties LLC in August, according to commercial real-estate company Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic.
Demolition plans come with latest incident at former steel plant on Collins Street on Joliet
The properties sit next to each other along the 800 block of Taylor Court, which will eventually become the entrance into the community that is being developed by Ted Hvarre of Hvarre Development LLC.
The new Counseling Works office is located at 611 W. Jefferson St., Suite 201, Shorewood. New clients are being accepted, seven days a week, both in-person and via telehealth.
Cheap Trick’s mega hit “I Want You to Want Me” rang true Thursday as hundreds of people waited to get inside the new Hard Rock Casino Rockford, which offers a Hard Rock Live entertainment venue intertwined with music memorabilia, including some from Rockford's own Cheap Trick.
The city of Dixon has kicked off the first step in creating its new comprehensive plan, which will guide city leaders’ decisions for the next 20 years.
Chicago Cubs president of business operations will be joined by Chicago media personality David Kaplan at the Joliet Chamber of Commerce's 110th Anniversary celebration.
Wildcat Ridge subdivision residents claim the council is planning a sewer infrastructure project and possible annexation behind their backs. But Dixon city officials say there is no planned project, and the area would be too expensive for the city to annex and maintain.
Wynn Nails Spa, which celebrated its grand opening this week, is located at 1675 S. Galena Ave., Dixon.
The new T-Mobile store at 1671 S. Galena Ave. is part of Dixon’s Gateway Project that is bringing several businesses to the I-88 corridor.
Interested party wants to put senior assisted-living facility in National buildings.
Dustin Anderson was hired as community development director on Monday. Paulina Martinez became economic development director in May.
Sterling alderman: Rockford, Sycamore, Mt. Morris, Dixon, Rock Falls, and now Sterling are discussing creating the right incentives to stimulate a stagnant housing development market.
World Kia plans to open a second location on Jefferson Street for used car sales and service.
The Sterling City Council and the city’s consulting planner are honing in on how to diversify housing offerings for all demographics while maintaining a balance between ownership and rental opportunities and housing costs.
Joliet high school students tell their unique experiences in workplaces as summer interns through Will County organizations and businesses.
Sterling Mayor Diana Merdian said she has been working with Union Pacific for months to receive the designation for the city.
A new airport in Chicago’s far south suburbs could bring thousands of jobs and a $1 billion economic impact, according to a new report
The Joliet City Center Partnership can help business owners find the right location, look into grant programs and incentives, according to Priscilla Cordero, executive director.
Dustin Anderson previously was town manager in Munster, Indiana
Car dealer buying second Jefferson Street location east of Larkin Avenue in Joliet.
Lion is cutting jobs and reducing space at its Joliet plant, while local and state officials hope for federal subsidies to boost electric vehicle market.
Union organizer says fewer than 100 production workers at Joliet plant before Wednesday layoffs.
A state lawmaker from Joliet said she's been in contact with Ascension to plan a town hall “in order to provide answers to the community" regarding the Prime Healthcare acquisition.
Crown Community Development has laid out proposal for The Grove, a 760-acre, master-planned mixed-use project.
Nashville style chicken wings and buttermilk chicken tenders are just a few of the items that will be on the menu when Nash Vegas Saloon opens in downtown Oswego.
St. Charles City Council members approved preliminary plans for Fox Haven Square, a commercial development with a mix of restaurants, stores and an indoor pickleball complex.
The $30 million facility in Bolingbrook is expected to open some time between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31 following the buildout of the existing site.
The old Opera House building on State Street in Lockport has had its renovation delayed as owners look for viable tenants.
Filotto Professional Services in Joliet and the Edward Jones Joliet office both have second generation succession plans.
The Yorkville City Council unanimously passed a package of agreements regarding development of 228 acres of Bristol Township, in unincorporated Kendall County, into a data center campus.
Oswego planning and zoning commissioners would like to see a developer scale back concept plans to build more than 600 housing units on 160 acres at Wolfs Crossing Road and Route 30 that is proposed to be annexed to Oswego.
Police have been to site 31 times since 2015, including body found July 2, fire in February, and trespasser injured in fall a year ago.
Plans call for park to be completed by May or June of next year.
The Advancing Grundy Town Hall Meetings will be an interactive event asking the public about their vision for Grundy County’s economy
Yorkville City Council voted in favor with all those in attendance on July 9 to approve the project planning components from the Lakota Group on the revitalization of Yorkville’s downtown Hydraulic District.
The Jewel-Osco on Larkin Avenue in Joliet could be sold to a New Hampshire based company as part of the ongoing negotiations to create a merger between grocery giants Albertson's and Kroger.
Gas N Wash is ready to open a new gas station and convenience store with a car wash in Lockport this week.
City upgrades welcomed by business community.
In a series of three 7-3 split votes at a special meeting Monday, the Geneva City Council approved the creation of a fourth tax increment finance district for 297 acres on the city's east side – but not without dissent and some cutting comments.
A developer wants to build more than 600 housing units and a shopping center on 160 acres at Wolfs Crossing Road and Route 30 that is proposed to be annexed to Oswego.
Northern Builders plans to build warehouses on 97 acres at Cherry Hill and Spencer roads.
Geneva alderpersons, acting as the Committee of the Whole, Monday recommended approval of a $2 million tax increment finance deal in an 8-2 split vote.
The project includes a new city square and redesigned Chicago Street, two features that Joliet city officials and advocates say will inject new vitality downtown.
Plainfield will be getting a Portillo’s at the corner of Route 59 and 135th Street, according to the village. New restaurants will be opening soon downtown.