Cook County Business
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Unmatched field knowledge is gained at Illinois Extension youth crop competitionApr 07, 2025 12:11 am - High school students can test their agricultural expertise in a crop scouting competition hosted by Illinois Extension. The event allows youth to network with university researchers while having fun and potentially winning cash prizes.
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The Biz Week That Was: Bears renew interest in Arlington Park, Trump tariffs cause global meltdownApr 05, 2025 2:04 pm - Back to the ‘burbs? Bears say Arlington Heights again in the mix for stadium site Chicago Bears brass Wednesday made another public shift in where their new stadium ...
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Energy and sustainability in the office settingApr 05, 2025 1:58 pm - Business owners understand the importance of being energy efficient. It’s the right thing to do. However, it may not always be top of mind to a business owner, with the day-to-day challenges of running a company in as efficient a manner as possible.
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An Addison man had short-term health insurance. His colonoscopy bill: more than $7,000.Apr 05, 2025 12:00 pm - An Addison man had short-term health insurance when he got a colonoscopy early last year at Elmhurst Hospital. Then the bill came. He owed more than $7,200.
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Service, workforce cuts possible after voters spurn Kane’s $51 million sales tax requestApr 04, 2025 8:56 am - Kane County Board members are reacting to voters overwhelmingly rejecting a proposed county sales tax increase, with some saying that spending cuts may be necessary.
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Mount Prospect approves Lake Center Plaza expansionApr 04, 2025 8:52 am - Elk Grove Village-based Broadway Electric Inc., a full-service electrical contractor, is moving to Lake Center Plaza, at the northwest corner of Algonquin Road and Wall Street, in Mount Prospect.
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Kids can collect eggs, take photos at Long Grove Bunny HopApr 03, 2025 1:27 pm - The Long Grove Bunny Hop will return April 19 to the village’s historic downtown. Families can take photos with the Easter Bunny, collect eggs at different booths and stops throughout the village and explore fire trucks.
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Vetter’s $163 million expansion plan faces big vote in Des PlainesApr 03, 2025 1:05 pm - A German pharmaceutical company’s $163 million plan to expand its Des Plaines facility could get a key go-ahead from the city council Monday.
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Newly elected Wheeling Township board could levy tax for mental healthApr 03, 2025 7:55 am - Newly elected Wheeling Township Supervisor Maria Zeller Brauer said she intends to help get a new tax to fund the township’s mental health board out of the deep freeze.
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Back to the ‘burbs? Bears say Arlington Heights again in the mix for stadium siteApr 02, 2025 11:44 am - The Bears are considering both downtown Chicago and Arlington Heights for their new stadium, team officials said Wednesday. “Two great locations,” said Chairman George McCaskey. “Both have their pluses and minuses. Both present fantastic opportunities and we’ll just have to see how it plays out.”