Business Stories from February 18, 2026 (Change date)
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‘We view it as a trust’: Top Shelf Ice Arena in Gurnee snares $50K business grantFeb 18, 2026 7:44 pm - Top Shelf Ice Arena at Gurnee Mills will receive a $50,000 village contribution to reconfigure the interior entrance into an NHL-themed retail space.
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‘Progress has been made’: Northwest suburban officials in Springfield for Bears bill talksFeb 18, 2026 7:40 pm - Northwest suburban officials, including those from Arlington Heights and Rolling Meadows, are in Springfield to push for legislation that would provide a property tax break for a potential Bears stadium at Arlington Park.
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FDA will drop two-study requirement for new drug approvals, aiming to speed accessFeb 18, 2026 6:58 pm - The Food and Drug Administration plans to drop its longtime standard of requiring two rigorous studies to win approval for new drugs, the latest change from Trump administration officials vowing to speed up the availability of certain medical products.
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What’s the difference between removing an officer and a board member on an association?Feb 18, 2026 11:17 am - The declaration for our association discusses removal of officers and removal of board members. There are different procedures for both. Isn’t an officer a board member?
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Moderna says the FDA will consider its new flu shot after resolving a public disputeFeb 18, 2026 11:10 am - The Food and Drug Administration will consider whether to approve Moderna’s new flu vaccine after all, resolving a dispute that had blocked the company’s application for the first-of-its-kind shot.
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Barrington plan commission rejects condominium proposal citing density concernsFeb 18, 2026 10:51 am - A proposal to build a three‑story, 21‑unit condominium building in a neighborhood near the Foundry of Barrington suffered a key setback this week.
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Pritzker to propose statewide zoning laws to spur growth in home building, limit local controlFeb 18, 2026 10:36 am - Gov. JB Pritzker will propose a statewide zoning law in his State of the State address on Wednesday, drastically limiting the authority local governments have to control what types of housing structures can be built on land that’s zoned residential.
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‘A little extra charm and character’: Speakeasy-inspired event space opening in WaucondaFeb 18, 2026 9:32 am - Cellar 109, a speakeasy-inspired event space, is opening soon in downtown Wauconda.
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BBB: Beware of spring break travel scamsFeb 18, 2026 9:19 am - As spring break nears, travel experts are predicting a 10% increase in spending on premium vacations by families and college students. This year, travelers are more eager than ever to embark on bucket-list trips, adventure travel, and international destinations.
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3 ways to improve your marketing prowess in 2026Feb 18, 2026 8:59 am - There is a lot of talk on social media about elevated basics. Broadly speaking these are items of clothing or accessories that are in some way better than average or usual. The concept of elevated basics applies to marketing and communications, too. Here are three ways you can move your creative, promotional efforts from basic to something much more appealing.
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