The Biz Week That Was: Bell Works signs new tenants, housewares show, and another data center
Bell Works in Hoffman Estates adds new tenants, existing firm expands
Bell Works Chicagoland in Hoffman Estates has leased another 73,500 square feet of space to seven additional tenants and for the major expansion of an existing one. The news comes fresh off the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s recognition of the self-described “metroburb” as its Business of the Year.
‘A great equalizer’: Inspired Home Show brings sellers, buyers of all sizes together
From shifting consumer behavior to AI-driven supply chains, The Inspired Home Show next month will offer industry professionals expert insight into key trends shaping the home and housewares market. The Rosemont-based International Housewares Association’s annual showcase will be held March 2-4 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
A historic downtown Des Plaines building is set to undergo a multimillion-dollar renovation to become a new restaurant. The city plans to lease the vacant building at 678 Lee St. to restaurateur David Villegas. As part of the proposed deal, the city will spend up to $12 million to renovate the nearly century-old building. Villegas intends to spend an additional $4.5 million to complete the renovation.
Hoffman Estates could see third data center campus with sale of Plum Farms property
The recent sale of the 185-acre Plum Farms property at the northwest corner of Route 59 and Higgins Road could lead to a third data center campus in Hoffman Estates, Mayor Bill McLeod announced in his State of the Village address Wednesday. The undeveloped site lies directly west of The Arboretum of South Barrington shopping center. Until recently, plans centered around residential development.
New Mexican restaurant to replace downtown Wheaton sushi spot
The downtown Wheaton restaurant scene is growing with the addition of a planned Mexican steakhouse that will also serve seafood. The proposed restaurant, to be called Tequila Limon, is slated to take over a former sushi place. The brick corner building at Front Street and Wheaton Avenue, across from Ditka’s, recently sold.
‘We’re not going anywhere’: Chicago Culinary Kitchen owners to remain after sale
Chicago Culinary Kitchen will have two new owners in a move that will allow cofounders Greg and Kristina Gaardbo to expand the business. The operation at 2391 N. Hicks Road in Palatine is being purchased by partners Kirnal Patel and Bhagirath Patel.