Wauconda Business
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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.
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Forest board expects no adverse impact from runway plan on Waukegan SavannaJun 10, 2026 6:43 pm - Lake County forest commissioners approved a finding that a runway replacement project at Waukegan National Airport will not adversely affect the adjoining Waukegan Savanna Forest Preserve.
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‘Taking this issue extremely seriously’: Lake County pursues data center moratoriumJun 09, 2026 6:17 pm - Trying to get ahead of a fast-moving controversial issue, the Lake County Board on Tuesday agreed to pursue a temporary moratorium on data centers in unincorporated areas.
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$5M multiyear reinvestment positions Zengeler Cleaners for future growthJun 09, 2026 2:32 pm - Zengeler Cleaners, the oldest and largest family-owned dry cleaner in the Midwest, has completed a $5 million reinvestment to improve its stores and customer experience.
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Farmers markets this weekJun 09, 2026 5:11 am - Farmers market season is here, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods and more back to local downtowns and parks.
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Despite village approvals, legal action expected against Grayslake data centerJun 08, 2026 4:58 pm - Pushback to a planned data center in Grayslake has intensified with a lawsuit in the works amid a steady stream of social media posts and calls for residents to get informed and make their views known.
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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.