Business Stories from April 13, 2026 (Change date)
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‘A unicorn event’: Allstate property could be annexed back into South Barrington ahead of redevelopmentApr 13, 2026 4:04 pm - In an unusual real-estate move, Allstate Corp. has requested South Barrington officials annex its former headquarters back into the village.
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‘Works of art’: Hanover Park artisan crafts world-class pool cues that cost up to $10,000Apr 13, 2026 3:08 pm - Thirty years ago, then teenage Tim Prince discovered his passion for pool and his talent for creating Art Deco-inspired custom pool cues which sell for up to $10,000.
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New disclosures reveal how DOGE actually workedApr 13, 2026 2:40 pm - Depositions offer insight into what Elon Musk’s group was up to. Members describe a club-like atmosphere in which they pushed for grant and contract cancellations with little oversight.
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Tailors age out of the workforce even as demand for their skills growsApr 13, 2026 1:02 pm - Like engraving, repairing musical instruments and many other skilled trades, creating and fitting garments to individual specifications hasn't attracted enough entry-level workers over the years to replace the professionals retiring their pincushions after decades of performing their craft.
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Gurnee invests in art and coffee as new uses for empty spaces on Grand AvenueApr 13, 2026 12:18 pm - Gurnee is investing in the arts and coffee to fill longtime vacancies on Grand Avenue.
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One week after it was canceled, Geneva’s Swedish Days parade is back onApr 13, 2026 11:47 am - There will be a Swedish Days parade in Geneva after all, as downtown merchants decided to take it on.
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5-story apartment/commercial plan for Fox River Grove advancesApr 13, 2026 11:07 am - The mixed-use development proposed for the vacant block along Route 14 in Fox River Grove is one step closer to breaking ground after planning and zoning commissioners gave the plan a thumbs-up.
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Naperville council approves five-story apartment building on city's south endApr 13, 2026 11:06 am - Naperville City Council members have approved plans for a five-story apartment building off Route 59 on the city’s south end.
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US military is poised to blockade Iranian ports, while Tehran threatens ports in the MideastApr 13, 2026 8:18 am - The U.S. military vowed to blockade all Iranian ports starting Monday in an effort to force Tehran to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz and accept a peace deal. Iran responded with threats on all ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, taking aim at U.S.-allied countries.
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