Lake Barrington Business
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Constructech to host Technology Day Event Aug. 27Jul 22, 2015 11:00 pm - Today's technologies have greatly enhanced the ability for teams of designer, contractor, and owner to work cohesively together. This thought comes from Ken Kaiser, mana...
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What damage did Cook's sales tax hike do last time?Jul 22, 2015 5:30 am - Anyone looking for a lesson from the last time Cook County increased its sales tax rate might be surprised to learn businesses didn't see the drop in sales that their co...
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How 71% of Elgin tourism bureau's costs went to salaries, travelJul 15, 2015 5:30 am - Every time someone spends the night at an Elgin hotel, half the taxes paid on that room are intended to help fund local tourism initiatives. But a Daily Herald analysis ...
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Barrington High School custodians ask Dist. 220 for higher wagesJul 15, 2015 1:00 am - Custodians at Barrington High School are asking the Barrington Unit School District 220 board of education to do something about their falling wages. The workers say the...
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Village board vote puts Libertyville warehouse center in limboJul 15, 2015 1:00 am - Proposed overnight deliveries at a warehouse and distribution center along Route 176 in Libertyville are off the table. Whether the site's developer can or will pursue a...
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Fox Lake food, drink tax giving businesses indigestionJul 12, 2015 12:00 pm - Fox Lake officials estimate the village stands to lose $500,000 to $800,000 in state revenue when legislators finally figure out a solution to the state budget crisis. S...
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Golf course operator in the rough with LibertyvilleJul 09, 2015 5:30 am - A tough decision made more than two years ago by Libertyville officials to leave the golf course business is being revisited as the village seeks to recoup rent and othe...
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Gurnee willing to spend $1.425 million to land a Portillo'sJul 07, 2015 1:00 am - Gurnee will invest up to $1.425 million to prepare a site for a Portillo's, in what was described as a tenacious effort to lure the popular restaurant. The village board...
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Chick-fil-a hosts blood driveJul 03, 2015 1:00 am - Chicago-area Chick-fil-A restaurants will team with Heartland Blood Centers to host blood drives between July 6 and 10. All participating donors will receive a complimen...
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Rewards for car buyersJul 02, 2015 1:00 am - Customers who buy or lease new vehicles from any of a dozen dealerships in Libertyville will received certificates good at participating village businesses. The promotio...