Article updated: 7/13/2012 12:31 PM

Decision has Lake County mall opponents optimistic

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North Barrington and Hawthorn Woods leaders fighting a proposed 800,000-square-foot commercial development between their communities are feeling optimistic after Lake County's Regional Plan Commission voted against recommending the project.

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The mayors of North Barrington and Hawthorn Woods say they're hopeful Wednesday's recommendation against the Dimucci proposal by the Lake County Regional Plan Commission will boost their efforts to block the mall plan.