Old Second Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSBC) (“Old Second”) and West Suburban Bancorp, Inc. (“West Suburban”) jointly announced July 26 the signing of a definitive merger agreement for Old Second to acquire West Suburban in a cash and stock transaction. Under the terms of the merger agreement, which was unanimously approved
By Jerry Nowicki Illinois will have new COVID-19 guidance on face coverings after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance Tuesday to reflect that even individuals vaccinated against COVID-19 should wear masks while indoors in areas of the country where the virus is surging. CDC
Earlier this year, Loaves & Fishes Community Services, based in Naperville, announced the acquisition of a warehouse distribution building to serve as its new hub, at 580 Exchange Court in Aurora. The project will substantially increase the number of families served, expand the geographic service area, and provide omni-channel distribution
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of a showroom/consultation space for Batavia Chamber member Chic Events & Weddings, 713 Main Street, Batavia with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, July 9.
Melissa Smith of Oswego holds scissors aloft following the ribbon-cutting ceremony recently in front of her Prairie View Pilates in Oswego.
Fifteen years ago Jesus Arceo was a customer at the Aurora Pancake House. When owner Tom Verakis said he was looking for a buyer, the deal was struck. Last week Mr. Arceo sold the business to three Coyomani brothers, Andy, Alex, and Genaro. “I was a supervisor at a factory
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for First Student in Batavia recently. Not only was it a ceremony to honor its location move and for its joining the Batavia Chamber, but a kick-off for a Job Fair. First Student needs to hire 180 bus drivers for the upcoming
Three new businesses are opening in Aurora’s downtown, which is a showcase of the Aurora area’s strength while emerging from the pandemic. • Floral artist Nancy Arch recently expanded her floral design service, Sammy Wammy, to a new location at 40 E. New York Street, which opened over Mother’s Day
Jesus Arceo, owner of the Aurora Pancake House, left, poses for a photo after helping customer Abraham Lopez into the car.
A combined ribbon-cutting Sunday, May 23 at the Pacifica Square Shopping Center in Aurora offers past success and future hopes. Center, Richard Irvin, mayor of Aurora and elected officials, join Asian-American dignitaries from the greater Chicago area to celebrate eight new businesses.
Kiwanis Club of Sugar Grove members pose following their organizational meeting to begin a new chapter May 20 at the Sugar Grove Park District community room.
Meet Susan Brown. She is married to artist Gary Brown, who has a gallery and studio at 7 S. Broadway in downtown Aurora. Susan serves as the gallery’s business director. She helps organize and promote the gallery shows. She’s always running on high octane, and takes pride in showcasing community
Plano Rotary Club members, at their recent Club meeting, congratulated long-standing member and sergeant-at-arms, Joe Roberts, for achieving the Rotary International honor of Paul Harris Fellow. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition through Rotary International acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The
Kathy Balcazar is the new programs and projects coordinator for The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley. A longtime communications professional, Balcazar most recently served as media relations coordinator for the nonprofit National Safety Council. Prior to that, she was weekly group editor for Shaw Media’s Kane County Chronicle
Cantigny Park in Wheaton plans to stay open late Wednesdays beginning May 5 and through the Summer. The “Stroll After Sunset” program, new this year, aims to satisfy higher public demand for outdoor pursuits and introduce more guests to the Park’s recent enhancements, including new pathways and lighting. Cantigny’s usual
James “Jim” Pilmer, executive director of the Fox Valley Park District, presents remarks at the Monday, April 19, meeting of Aurora Noon Lions Club at Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center in Aurora.
For the 22nd time, Edward Jones is named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work and Fortune Magazine. Edward Jones took the No. 20 spot on the prestigious list. Great Place to Work, a global people analytics and consulting firm, analyzed responses
Chupacabra Puerto Rican Kitchen, 31 N. Broadway, Aurora, owners Maria and Peter Skokan recently won an outdoor dining booth from Aurora Downtown.
By Jason Crane More than 70 supporters of the A-Town Boxing Club gathered Monday evening outside the locked facility at 551 Fourth Avenue on Aurora’s near East Side to participate in a rally seeking an update to the future of the Club and work out again. According to a press
During the meeting of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum Board of Directors last week, the Aurora Regional Fire Museum appointed five Board members, each to serve a three-year term. The Board of Directors is the governing body for the Aurora Regional Fire Museum and consists of up to 15 members
