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Vape vending machines could look to set up shop in Batavia and Geneva

Vape vending machines could look to set up shop in Batavia and Geneva

A company hoping to expand vape vending machines across the suburbs sees a possible path to approval in the Tri-Cities, even as other towns move to block them.

Sam Kraft
June 30, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes

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According to the Daily Herald, Batavia and Geneva are among the communities where a vape vending machine company sees a possible route to add units.

The Elmhurst-based firm VenVape, which launched about two years ago, has been navigating a mix of bans and green lights across the suburbs as it looks to expand.

Things to know:

How it works: The company’s machines, which are installed in restaurants and bars, include ID scanners designed to prevent underage sales.
Bans: Other suburbs, like Hoffman Estates, have passed formal bans to prevent these machines from being installed.
Vision: VenVape’s goal is to grow its footprint to 30–50 machines in northern Illinois, offering a share of profits to participating businesses.

Vape vending machines could look to set up shop in Batavia and Geneva

A company hoping to expand vape vending machines across the suburbs sees a possible path to approval in the Tri-Cities, even as other towns move to block them.

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