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‘Nature is so healing’: PAWS Chicago breaks ground for Rescue Ranch in Hawthorn WoodsJul 17, 2026 12:14 pm - PAWS Chicago breaks ground on Rescue Ranch, a 20-acre homeless pet adoption, enrichment and education facility in Hawthorn Woods.
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High school grads competing on world stage with health care startupJul 15, 2026 5:09 pm - Two collaborators who just graduated from different Lake County high schools are among the finalists in an international business startup competition for entrepreneurs.
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Chicken finger favorite Zaxbys announces further expansion in Chicago suburbsJul 15, 2026 3:35 pm - Zaxbys, the popular fast-casual chicken chain from Georgia, announced its second Chicago-area development deal as it looks to expand its footprint in the Midwest.
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‘Happy to be here’: Four Shadows sports bar and grill fills vacancy in downtown WaucondaJul 13, 2026 2:29 pm - After four years, a frustrating vacancy at 120-122 S. Main St. in Wauconda has been revived and reopened as Four Shadows Wauconda tavern and grill.
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Dirty sodas heading to the suburbs as Swig is set to open 13 locations in the next yearJul 08, 2026 1:14 pm - Swig, the originator of the dirty soda craze, has signed a 13-unit development deal with a local franchisee to open the drive-thru-centric soda shops in locations that will include Naperville, Crest Hill, Romeoville and Bolingbrook.
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Training facility for baseball, softball coming to WheelingJul 08, 2026 7:10 am - A new indoor sports facility is coming to Wheeling.
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Lake Zurich approves plan for daycare despite residents’ traffic concernsJul 07, 2026 8:28 pm - A daycare franchise with a several suburban locations will be the latest addition to a busy retail area south of Route 22 and west of Route 12 in Lake Zurich.
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‘It’s Wauconda’s project’: Help sought to keep cameras rolling for popular highlight showJul 04, 2026 11:00 am - Imagine the morning announcements from your high school days infused with gags and schtick delivered on slick videos by two regular guys with infectious energy and genuine enthusiasm.That’s one way to describe Wauconda Highlights.
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$3.5 million tax break would help transform vacant Des Plaines bank into upscale eateryJul 03, 2026 11:31 am - A promised tax break could save a restaurateur launching a new venture in downtown Des Plaines about $3.5 million, documents reveal.
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‘Not just for golfers’: Bar and food truck offer something new at historic golf course in ElginJul 02, 2026 12:44 pm - Chip Shots Golf and Whiskey Bar recently opened as part of the new $4.3 million, 9,600-square-foot clubhouse at the Wing Park Golf Course in Elgin. A permanent food truck outside offers elevated takes on classic handhelds, while the inside houses state-of-the-art golf and sports simulators and a full-service bar.
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