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The owner of the Exxon gas station at River Street and Route 72 wants the East Dundee Village Board to issue him a liquor license so he can obtain a video gaming license from the state.

East Dundee agrees to revisit liquor license request so gas station can have video gaming

January 21, 2020 at 3:53 p.m.

An East Dundee gas station owner is asking village officials to reconsider their denial of his request to install video gambling machines. Jay Pastakia purchased what is now the Exxon...

A firefighter hoses down trees and flying embers in an effort to secure nearby houses from bushfires near the town of Nowra in the Australian state of New South Wales.

East and West Dundee businesses joining forces to raise money for Australian bushfire victims

January 21, 2020 at 4:41 p.m.

As wildfires continue to devastate Australia, East and West Dundee businesses are partnering to support relief efforts by donating a portion of their weekend sales. From Friday through Sunday, roughly...

Jim Anderson and his father opened Shoebox-Memorabilia in South Elgin 27 years ago. He loves that his customers will come in and hang out.

Down to Business: Hanging out and talking sports is brick-and-mortar store’s appeal

January 17, 2020 at 1:06 p.m.

Business: Shoebox-Memorabilia Address: 345 N. McClean Blvd., South Elgin Contact info: 847-468 9500; https://www.facebook.com/Shoebox-Memorabilia-320743818447778/ Owner: Jim Anderson Years in business: 27 What does this business do? "We sell sports cards,...

Dundee Park District Deputy Director Ross Bertone leads Wednesday's public input meeting about proposed renovations at Dolphin Cove.

Dundee Township park officials seeking grant to pay for bulk of $2.9M Dolphin Cove renovation

January 16, 2020 at 1:36 p.m.

After nearly three decades of use, Dolphin Cove Family Aquatic Center could be in line for a major overhaul if funding from the state is approved. Dundee Township Park District...

Immanuel Lutheran Church and School officials are requesting East Dundee keep recreational marijuana businesses at least 1,500 feet from their property lines. Both buildings are located near the downtown district.

Big crowd expected at meeting to discuss recreational pot rules in East Dundee; church wants distance requirement

January 15, 2020 at 5:32 p.m.

A public hearing in East Dundee next month will give the public an opportunity to weigh in on zoning variations under consideration for recreational marijuana shops. Because the Planning and...

West Dundee discussing reinstatement of cat licensing ordinance

January 13, 2020 at 2:05 p.m.

If you're a cat owner and live in West Dundee, you may soon have to license your pets with the village. The proposal stems from a recent amendment to the...

Nick Cassano has owned the Papa Smoke shop for eight years. He currently has locations in Elgin, West Dundee and Downers Grove.

Down to Business: With pot now legal, Papa Smoke expecting uptick in people buying ‘head shop’ products

January 10, 2020 at 5:15 p.m.

Business: Papa Smoke Address: 1 Clock Tower Plaza, Elgin Contact info: 847-841-1358; www.facebook.com/PapaSmokeElgin/ Owner: Nick Cassano Years in business: More than 16, last eight under Cassano. What does this business...

Marc Huber, left, seen here in 2018 sitting at the desk of then-Village Manager J. Mark Rooney, has left his job as Carpentersville assistant village manager for a new post in Beach Park. Village President John Skillman is to his right.

Carpentersville in market for new community development director

January 8, 2020 at 12:48 p.m.

Carpentersville is on the hunt for a community development director. Marc Huber has left his dual role as assistant village manager and director of community and economic development for a...

Three former employees and a woman described as a former patron were charged with criminal trespass Saturday after security video caught them going into the closed Migrate Restaurant in downtown East Dundee.

Three former employees and fourth person charged with criminal trespass to closed Migrate Restaurant

January 7, 2020 at 6:07 p.m.

Four people, three of whom are former employees, were charged with criminal trespass after security video showed them entering the former Migrate Restaurant in downtown East Dundee, police said. Officers...

Penske Truck Leasing opens new facility in East Dundee

January 7, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.

A new Penske Truck Leasing location is now open for business in East Dundee. The 13,083-square-foot facility sits on 1.5 acres in the village's Terra Business Park, located at Route...

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