Pride and joy of Northwest Indiana? Bears president floats move as deal for Arlington Park stalls

Stymied by hopes of a property tax break and infrastructure dollars for a new stadium and entertainment complex in Arlington Heights, Chicago Bears officials Wednesday expanded their stadium search across state lines to Northwest Indiana.

An illustration of how the former Uncle Julio’s restaurant building at 850 Milwaukee Ave. in Vernon Hills, near Hawthorn mall, could look if its owners turn it into office space.

Why building owner is marketing former Uncle Julio’s space for office use in Vernon Hills

Illinois running low on power as AI data centers spike electricity demand

2 big rail unions oppose $85B Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger over safety and cost concerns

Ready for a fresh start? 2025 has taken a toll on managers

When comparing notes with others in management positions, I find they share similar feelings about the toll 2025 has taken. The combination of political, economic, technological, and competitive challenges has led to an increased workload and complex decisions.

Final step in Lake Michigan water project near Buffalo Grove underway

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has approved the changeover to Lake Michigan water for the Pekara, Inverrary and Horatio Gardens neighborhoods near Buffalo Grove.

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Last-minute shopping? Visit Lake County’s largest vendor fair

Santa’s Winter Wonderland Market, Lake County’s largest holiday vendor fair, will be held from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at The Ten Hotel, 6161 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee.

Northern Illinois Food Bank CEO named food bank leader of the year by national publication

Lydia Ferrara, 4, and her dad, Matthew, both of Gurnee, pick the charities they’re going to support Wednesday during the opening of the Giving Machines at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora. The vending-style machines allow people to donate specific items or services to six local charities and two national organizations.

‘Our family tradition’: Vending machines at Aurora mall make giving as easy as buying a snack

The Light the World Giving Machines are back at the Fox Valley Mall for a third year. The vending-style machines allow people to donate to local and national charities.

Kelly Balcerak of Associated Wholesale Grocery helps check the stock at Lomeli's Fresh Market in Island Lake, which will be opening soon.

Family tradition continues at revamped Island Lake grocery store

The revamped and updated version of Island Lake's only grocery is readying for an encore.

Renderings of homes proposed for the Highbury Club development in Buffalo Grove.

33 homes could be coming to Schwaben Center property in Buffalo Grove

The Buffalo Grove planning and zoning commission is considering a proposal for a 33-home residential development on the Schwaben Center property on Weiland Road.

An entrepreneur plans to open a new restaurant in the vacant space at 401 E. Dundee Road in Wheeling that last was occupied by Social Bar & Grill. It closed last year after a fatal shooting.

New restaurant headed to Wheeling space with checkered past

A new restaurant is coming to commercial space in Wheeling where a fatal shooting occurred a little more than a year ago.

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