Cook County Business
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New weekend-only big and tall sports store opens in Arlington HeightsFeb 11, 2025 2:25 pm - Can't find sports gear that fits? New XL-XXXL apparel store opens weekends only in Arlington Heights, with merchandise for Michigan and Chicago teams but not Notre Dame or Green Bay.
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Sip, savor, celebrate Flavor Festival in Lake County through FebruaryFeb 11, 2025 1:53 pm - Sip, Savor and Celebrate during February with Visit Lake County’s Flavor Festival continues through February.
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Yard House restaurant planning to open in RosemontFeb 10, 2025 7:44 pm - Yard House, a bar/restaurant with more than 100 draft beers and 100 dishes, is planning to open a new suburban location in Rosemont’s The Pearl District, pending finalization of a lease deal.
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Part of brick facade at Schaumburg condo collapses, building’s structural integrity intactFeb 10, 2025 12:17 pm - An area of brick veneer on the side of a Schaumburg condominium building collapsed Sunday afternoon but didn’t endanger the structural integrity, village officials said.
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The Biz Week That Was: Tourism boom in Northwest suburbs, new eateries opening among the highlightsFeb 08, 2025 2:17 pm - Tourism growth boosting revenues for Northwest suburbs A 6.1% increase in overnight hotel stays helped bring in a quarter-billion dollars of revenue to the eight sub...
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7 mistakes that can derail your retirementFeb 08, 2025 1:50 pm - I have spent many years helping clients plan for their retirement. Unfortunately, I have also seen many mistakes that retirees have made along the way. Here are a few that you should avoid.
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Estate planning 101: How to get startedFeb 08, 2025 1:50 pm - When you start estate planning, create an inventory of all your assets. Make a list of who you want to receive those assets — and how, experts advise.
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Police are using AI to write reports. Is it a high-tech time-saver or cause for concern?Feb 06, 2025 7:01 pm - The Elgin Police Department is the first in Illinois to use AI technology to generate police reports. Advocates say it saves officers time, allowing them to spend more hours patrolling the streets and responding to calls. But civil libertarians say AI tools are mistake-prone and susceptible to bias.
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B’s Sweet Bites in Des Plaines to close permanentlyFeb 06, 2025 3:39 pm - A Des Plaines restaurant and bakery is closing permanently after more than 11 years.
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New affordable housing development opens in PalatineFeb 06, 2025 2:39 pm - A new $30 million affordable housing development in Palatine opened its doors to the public this week.The Greenhaven Apartments and Townhomes, 303 Johnson St., consists of a three-story 58-unit apartment building and four townhouses.