Lindenhurst Business
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Waukegan casino breaks ground on new $302M permanent facilityJun 03, 2026 10:20 am - Shovels hit the dirt as workers broke ground Wednesday on the permanent site for the American Place Casino in Waukegan. The new $302 million casino will be erected at 4011 Fountain Square Place, directly east of the temporary facility where it has been operating since February 2023.
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Six Flags’ anniversary bash marks 50 years of memories and funMay 29, 2026 2:55 pm - Six Flags Great America in Gurnee opened for the season April 25 but the date of the park’s debut 50 years ago as Marriott’s Great America was marked Friday with fanfare and special attractions to celebrate the milestone and memories.
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Affordable housing apartment plan near Lake Zurich recommended for approvalMay 29, 2026 11:35 am - Rezoning and other approvals to build workforce housing on the site of the former Midlothian Manor near Lake Zurich has been green-lighted by the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals.
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Plan to build affordable rental homes on Midlothian Manor is back on the tableMay 27, 2026 5:45 pm - A plan to build workforce housing on the site of the former Midlothian Manor property near Lake Zurich has resurfaced.
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‘Protecting homes’: Officials celebrate $3.5 million drainage, flood control project in WaucondaMay 18, 2026 6:45 pm - State, county and village officials gathered Monday at historic Phil’s Beach in Wauconda to mark the completion of the $3.5 million Bangs Lake Outfall drainage and flood control project.
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How native seeding is used for ecological restoration at Lake County forest preservesMay 15, 2026 4:33 pm - Using native plants to attract pollinators, birds and wildlife to your landscape can be a fulfilling practice but can come at a cost, especially if you have a lot of ground to cover.
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McHenry’s Rooted Ritual Apothecary offers handmade, refillable, sustainable productsMay 15, 2026 8:42 am - Carrie Ozog, born and raised in McHenry, spent nine years in Colorado building a business delivering frozen, organic and plant-based food to customers on the Western Slope. She came back to Illinois in 2024 to be closer to family, including her daughter, Saige Alexander. Ozog restarted her Colorado business, Mindful Roots, in McHenry, delivering foods to customers in McHenry, Lake and parts of Cook counties.
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Food truck festivals in the suburbs offer tasty optionsMay 13, 2026 3:09 pm - Food truck season is rolling back into the suburbs, bringing with it a full lineup of outdoor festivals packed with bold flavors and local favorites.
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Big upgrade for athletic facilities at College of Lake County’s Grayslake campusMay 12, 2026 5:58 pm - The entrance off Washington Street to the College of Lake County's main campus in Grayslake has been closed since April 1, but, as with any big project, the thought is the eventual benefit will offset the short-term inconvenience.
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‘Tiny biters can make you seriously sick’: Prevention key during tick seasonMay 11, 2026 6:10 pm - As the days warm in May, local health experts caution anyone heading outdoors to take simple measures to protect themselves from ticks and the diseases they can cause.