Wendy’s off of Randall Road in Carpentersville has closed
The Wendy’s fast-food restaurant in Carpentersville, located off Randall Road near Spring Hill Mall, is out of business.
The closure happened last week and was a surprise to the village, which received no notice, Village Manager John O’Sullivan said.
In violation of village building codes, the business owner used plywood to board up the windows, O’Sullivan said. A request to remove the boards has not been addresssed, he said, and the village has no information about future plans for the site.
The restaurant, located in a strip mall anchored by a Menards home building store, stands between a McDonald’s and a Dunkin. It is also close to a Culver’s, a 7-Eleven with a gas station, a Starbucks and the Sunrise Social restaurant, previously known as Brunch Cafe.
Although the reason for the closing is not known, O’Sullivan said traffic patterns there could have been a problem.
The Kane County Division of Transportation is analyzing ways to create better access to the businesses in the area of the Menards, he said, and a traffic study is underway. Officials have been talking with property owners about acquiring land or easements that may be needed for future changes.
Another fast food restaurant in the same area — a former Burger King — closed at the end of 2022, O’Sullivan said. There have been inquiries about using the site as a potential cannabis dispensary, he said.
East Dundee garbage and recycling rates go up this month
Bimonthly garbage and recycling rate increases went into effect in East Dundee this month and will appear on bills dated March 31, according to a news release from the village.
The rate per billing cycle for a 35-gallon container is going from $35.54 to $36.40. For a 65-gallon container, it increases from $39.78 to $40.74 and for a 95-gallon container, from $41.90 to $42.90.
For senior residents, the new rates are $22.41 for a 35-gallon container, $30.54 for a 65 gallon-container and $32.17 for a 95-gallon container.
East Dundee’s garbage and recycling contract is with Flood Brothers.
Ugaste hosting blood drive at Elgin’s Cornerstone Church
State Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, is hosting a blood drive from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, in the Disciple Room at Cornerstone Church, 41W170 Russell Road, Elgin.
A photo ID is required. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are accepted.
To make an appointment, go to donate.illinois.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/5607991.
Gospel choirs to perform Saturday at Gail Borden library
As part of Gail Borden Public Library’s Black History Month celebrations, three gospel choirs will be performing in a free concert from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the downtown Elgin library, 270 N. Grove Ave.
The participating choirs are from Second Baptist Church, Christian Tabernacle and Kingdom Advancement Center, according to the library’s website.
Registration to attend is required. Go to attend.gailborden.info/event/9510028.
