A renderings shows a proposed data center development in Naperville.
Courtesy of Karis Critical
‘Backbone of the digital world’: Karis details plans for Naperville data center development
Developer Karis Critical is proposing a relatively “boutique” data center development on the north side of Naperville. The site previously held a glass-and-steel office building near the northwest corner of Naperville and Warrenville roads. The property is within the city’s Interstate 88 technology and research corridor. Karis proposes two data center buildings. The first — toward the southwest portion of the site — would be constructed in two parts. A new electric substation would be developed with a Phase 2 building, according to project documents. The construction of Phase 2 depends on the availability of electric capacity. Each building would be roughly 211,000 square feet.
Des Plaines City Council members on Tuesday enthusiastically approved a multimillion-dollar deal to convert a historic downtown building into a restaurant. The agreement with local restaurateur David Villegas’ 10 Scents company covers the renovation of the three-story, marble building at 678 Lee St., as well as the lease for the space and its future operations.
Coming price cuts at McDonald’s may signal a broader fast food price war
McDonald’s is cutting prices on some combo meals to woo back customers who’ve been turned off by the rising costs of grabbing a fast food meal. The price drop may induce its rivals, who have run into some of the same pricing issues, to follow.
Tamagotchi USA Road Trip pop-up at Woodfield Mall this weekend
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg is hosting the inaugural Tamagotchi USA Road Trip pop-up this weekend in its Grand Court. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 6 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 7, follows the iconic virtual pet brand’s latest device launch, Tamagotchi Paradise.
Illinois’ tourism push includes millions for NASCAR events
NASCAR will not be returning to Chicago streets next summer as the racing series takes its road act to likely sunnier weather in San Diego following two rain-plagued races out of its three years in Chicago. But while the innovative race leaves town for at least one year, the state’s fiscal year 2026 budget still contains several millions of dollars for NASCAR.
Podcasters and influencers: The unexpected jobs covered under Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ plan
Golf caddies, blackjack dealers and house painters are among the jobs covered under the Trump administration’s preliminary list of occupations not required to pay income tax on their tips under Republicans’ new tax cuts and spending bill. A bit more unexpected? Podcasters and social media influencers will also be excluded from forking over a portion of their tips, according to the list released Tuesday by the Treasury Department.
Kayak outfitter aims to pass along venture, love of paddling on the Fox, Chain
Trevor Kroll bought a McHenry County-based kayak and canoeing outfitter in early 2020, right before the COVID-19 lockdowns. It was a boon to his business, Scull & Oars, which offers rental and group outings on the water in kayaks or canoes for people going stir crazy. Kroll now has put Wonder Lake-based Scull & Oars up for sale.