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10 tax reforms could help Illinois avoid losing another congressional seat

By Matt Paprocki
Oct 23, 2026 10:23 am - Illinois is set to lose another congressional seat after the 2030 census, if trends continue, perpetuating a decline that has reduced its delegation from 27 members to 17 since 1910.
Hugh’s Chophouse opening nears in downtown Arlington Heights

By Christopher Placek
Oct 21, 2026 6:00 pm - Hugh’s Chophouse, a Chicago-style steakhouse coming to downtown Arlington Heights, is months away from opening at 9 N. Vail Ave. The 196-seat, 6,300-square-foot restaurant is now undergoing village inspections.
The Biz Week That Was: Hospital merger, data center windfall and worsening inflation are among the highlights

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Oct 19, 2026 7:04 am - Endeavor Health and Rush University System for Health announce plans to merge Two major Chicago area hospital systems — Endeavor Health and Rush University System fo...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Tips on avoiding online perils

By Steve Bernas
Oct 16, 2026 11:37 am - For businesses, cybersecurity is no longer a problem that can be left solely to the IT department. A single compromised password, fraudulent email or careless click can expose sensitive information, disrupt operations and potentially cost a company thousands, or even millions of dollars.
The power of a multigenerational workplace

By Steve Bernas
Oct 16, 2026 10:46 am - Walk into almost any successful business today, large or small, and you are likely to see one of the most powerful forces shaping the modern workplace: generations working side by side.
The Biz Week That Was: Competing marijuana dispensaries, gambling tax revenues rising and hospital delivery department closing

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Oct 09, 2026 11:29 am - Bartlett approves gas station with marijuana dispensary, coffee shop as additional tenants at former CVS Despite concerns from neighboring businesses about increased...
Elgin commission rejects proposal for 7 Brew Coffee on Summit Street

By Gloria Casas
Oct 08, 2026 3:09 pm - Elgin Planning and Zoning commissioners rejected a bid from a developer to bring a 7 Brew Coffee to Summit Street, citing concerns about the high traffic volume the popular drive-through coffee shop creates and whether the neighborhood could handle it.
‘It’s a homecoming’: New Mundelein business adds to Lake County’s brewing history

By Joseph States
Oct 08, 2026 10:14 am - A new Lake County brewery is opening its doors this month, joining a host of other local breweries that have begun operations thanks to the growing popularity of craft brewing.
Bad Yelp review? Here’s how restaurants should respond

By Izzy Kharasch
Oct 07, 2026 2:33 pm - The honeymoon is over for restaurants. At first, customers were just happy to dine out. Now that spending is tighter for many families, meals at a restaurant have taken on greater importance. They must deliver not only good food but also — and this is even more important — great customer service.
Family working on renaissance of Elgin Lanes, celebrating new chapter in business

By Gloria Casas
Oct 05, 2026 10:21 am - Elgin Lanes is having a renaissance under its new ownership. Fanny Kwok-Ng purchased Elgin Lanes at 401 Shepard Drive in February 2025. The family has been revamping the bowling alley over the last year and is celebrating its new chapter.

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