Island Lake Business
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Plan for massive industrial park approved in Vernon HillsJul 08, 2026 6:34 pm - An industrial park potentially containing 1 million square feet of new building space has been approved for the 70-acre former American Hotel Register property on Milwaukee Avenue in Vernon Hills.
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Nonprofit saluted for lowering energy costs and usageJul 06, 2026 1:46 pm - A consortium of energy companies honored a nonprofit organization’s efforts to provide energy-efficient housing for northern Illinois families.
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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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Rebranded former Kamp K9 in Long Grove debuts as Digs Dog CareJul 02, 2026 9:07 am - Digs Dog Care, a growing national network of high-quality pet resorts, opened this past weekend in the former Kamp K9 location in Long Grove.
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Vernon Hills plans to retire 2 special tax increment financing districtsJun 30, 2026 5:09 pm - Two of three special financing districts created as incentives for what have become successful developments along Milwaukee Avenue in Vernon Hills are headed for retirement.
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40-unit affordable housing development underway in GurneeJun 25, 2026 6:59 pm - Work is underway in Gurnee on a project designed to provide more people with an option for comfortable and affordable housing.
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‘A fresh market on steroids’: Expansive new grocery store opens in Vernon HillsJun 24, 2026 7:31 pm - The newest grocery store in Vernon Hills opened to the public Wednesday with a huge selection meant to serve a diverse community.
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‘This is huge’: Major League Baseball to hold America250 event at suburban drive-inJun 23, 2026 12:39 pm - McHenry Outdoor Theater in Lakemoor will host a Major League Baseball America250 event on July 4 that will include screening of the movie “The Sandlot” and the Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals game.
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Defying the elements and odds, storm-swept piping plover eggs rescued, yielding chicksJun 16, 2026 6:47 pm - A remarkable chapter in the continuing story of the federally endangered piping plover is unfolding as four eggs washed away in a storm and exposed to elements for more than 12 hours were recovered and have hatched.
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‘A significant milestone’: $9.6M for land acquisition key to huge Cedar Lake Road projectJun 12, 2026 6:54 pm - A long-sought, multipronged project meant to untangle traffic in downtown Round Lake, assist rail commuters, pedestrians and trail users as well as provide a boost for business is on the clock.