Category: Business

Yellow Bird Books celebrates first year Saturday

Aurora’s only independent bookstore, Yellow Bird Books will celebrate its first birthday with a day-long party Saturday, Oct. 19. The celebration will offer a full day of fun, and officially will begin at 11 a.m. with storytime and a visit from Rory, Aurora Public Library District’s fox mascot. Balloon animals...

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Batavia Hardwoods ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 1

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated new business and chamber member Batavia Hardwoods with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 1. The event took place at their retail shop, 330 McKee Street in Batavia. Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration along with three of the four owners, Kersten Beer,...

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Illinois Governor, JB Pritzker, Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, Eric Schwartz, the CEO of CyrusOne, and Gil Quiniones, the CEO of ComEd, participate in a groundbreaking ceremony, Wednesday, Oct. 2 in Aurora. Jason Crane/The Voice

Pritzker touts Illinois’ economic development at data center groundbreaking

Data centers are a key element in fight over electricity costs in northern Illinois By Andrew Adams A Texas-based company broke ground on a new data center in Aurora on Wednesday, the latest in a boom of data storage facility developments in northern Illinois. Gov. JB Pritzker at the groundbreaking...

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Yellow Bird Books in Aurora to celebrate one year Oct. 19

Aurora’s only independent bookstore, Yellow Bird Books, 34 S. Stolp Avenue, will celebrate its first birthday with a day-long party Saturday, Oct. 19. The celebration will offer a full day of fun, and will officially begin at 11 a.m. with storytime and a visit from Rory, Aurora Public Library District’s...

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Ribbon Cutting: Long Branch Tree Services in Batavia

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to celebrate new Chamber member Long Branch Tree Services with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Aug. 29. Previously named Granberg Tree Company, Long Branch Tree Services is co-owned by brothers Matthew and Cody Schuhow, who were long-time employees of Granberg. Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke...

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New owner at popular Banana Split

By Jason Crane Banana Split, a longtime ice cream shop which served customers late Spring through early Fall every year, changed ownership last week. Daniel Cuevas of Aurora became the owner of Banana Split Wednesday, Aug. 14 following his purchase from Randy and Lisa Brown of Aurora who are retiring...

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CASA Kane director Award-recipient

CASA Kane County is proud to announce that our reputable executive director, Jim Di Ciaula, has been selected as the recipient of the TriCity Family Services’ 40th Annual William D. Barth Award. This prestigious honor celebrates a local leader whose unwavering dedication to the non-profit community has made a lasting,...

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Leilani Asian Fusion will open August 9

Leilani Asian Fusion, a chef-driven experience that explores Filipino and Pan-Asian flavors and traditions will open to the public Friday, Aug. 9 in the historic Hobbs Building at 2 N. River Street in Downtown Aurora, Leilani is a dining destination for locals and visitors from the surrounding suburbs that features...

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Taco Dalé ribbon-cutting ceremony in Batava

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Chamber member Taco Dalé with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, June 13. The new restaurant, 842 N. Randall Road, Batavia, has become the fifth and newest Taco Dalé restaurant in the Chicago area. Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration along...

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Engineering Enterprises celebrates 50 years

Established in 1974, Engineering Enterprises, Inc. has grown from a small, family-owned, business to a respected and trusted name in the field of civil engineering and land surveying. Over the years, the firm has played a vital role in the development and growth of many communities within northeastern Illinois. “We...

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Restoring old buildings in Aurora flourishing

I’m lucky enough to walk past a Frank Lloyd Wright house on Aurora’s West Side every morning, and every evening, too, if I walk an extra block while walking the dog. What really makes me lucky is the ability to appreciate a Frank Lloyd Wright (FLW) house. The geometric presence...

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Grand opening in Batavia: Zen Loft Collective

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of Chamber member Zen Loft Collective, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, May 16. This new wellness center is in downtown Batavia at 103 E. Wilson St., 2nd Floor. Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration with Zen...

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Batavia Boardwalk Shops hold ribbon-cutting

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce was delighted to celebrate the opening of the 2024 Class of Batavia Boardwalk Shops with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, May 10. The cluster of tiny shops on the southeast corner of Wilson and River Streets in Batavia holds 10 independent businesses as a business incubator...

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First Bruster Real Ice Cream in Illinois

Last weekend’s warm weather brought a cool new treat for moms and families in Aurora. The first Bruster’s Real Ice Cream in Illinois opened in the State’s second-largest city. A popular chain with more than 200 locations in 22 states, Aurora residents Judy Kim and Tony Ford celebrated the milestone...

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Engineering Enterprises, Inc. celebrates 50 years

Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (EEI), a leading provider of civil engineering and land surveying services, is proud to announce the celebration of its 50th anniversary. For the past five decades, EEI has been at the forefront of the industry, delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to clients throughout the region. Established...

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‘How to do Business with Aurora’

The City of Aurora government’s Purchasing Division will hold ‘”How to do Business with Aurora,” a free workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, May 7, at City Hall, 44 E. Downer Place in Aurora. Individual vendors and small to large vendors are invited. Topics will include: —Al Benson...

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