Barrington Business
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Barrington could borrow $3 million to fund downtown makeoverJul 15, 2025 8:39 pm - Barrington officials discussed a proposal this week to pay for downtown streetscape improvements set to begin this year by borrowing $3 million over 15 years.
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Chaperone policy reinstated at Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor ChicagoJul 15, 2025 10:34 am - A chaperone policy is being reactivated beginning Thursday at Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor in Gurnee.
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See what’s coming for Lake County’s five-year, $865 million transportation planJul 09, 2025 10:50 am - An interactive dashboard with detailed information about projects in the Lake County Division of Transportation’s updated $865 million, five-year improvement plan is available online.
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The Biz Week That Was: Celebrating ice cream month, new flavors of eateries, and redevelopment of former PepsiCo siteJul 05, 2025 1:46 pm - Celebrate National Ice Cream month at these 10 suburban shops It’s that time of year when the kid in all of us yearns for ice cream. July is National Ice Cream Month...
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‘A rare gem’? This Chain O’ Lakes island is no paradise, but it can be yours for $200,000Jul 05, 2025 11:15 am - A small island for sale on Grass Lake near Antioch evokes visions of a warm breeze, a cool beverage on the beach and a relaxing break from the daily grind.
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Barrington plan commission to hear redevelopment proposal for former PepsiCo siteJul 02, 2025 5:21 pm - Barrington’s plan commission will hold a hearing Tuesday on a proposal to redevelop the former PepsiCo site at 617 W. Main St. into a residential development with 88 custom single-family homes.
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Vape vending machines facing pushback from some suburbsJun 28, 2025 12:15 pm - A fledgling Elmhurst-based company that distributes vending machines offering e-cigarettes and vaping products throughout the suburbs is facing pushback from some communities.
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Noe brings exclusive supper club dining experience to BarringtonJun 18, 2025 4:32 pm - An acclaimed chef’s intimate new eatery in downtown Barrington promises hyper seasonal ingredients and an exclusive supper club dining experience.
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Cook County’s new top prosecutor continues to target retail theftJun 13, 2025 4:30 am - The renewed focus on retail theft from Cook County’s top prosecutor has gone national. State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke announced this week that a nationwide campaign, spearheaded by her office to target organized retail theft crews, has led to more than 500 arrests since May 30.
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Evanston activist announces bid to replace Rep. Schakowsky in CongressJun 12, 2025 11:28 am - The Democratic field for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat continues to grow. Evanston activist Miracle Jenkins has officially thrown his hat over the wall, annou...