Cook County Business
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‘Big Boy’ chugs through the suburbs, delighting observersSep 09, 2024 3:54 pm - The Union Pacific “Big Boy” No. 4014 steam locomotive rolled through the western suburbs Monday morning to the delight of railroad enthusiasts and casual observers alike.
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New owner of former Jimmy’s in Des Plaines plans to offer ‘upscale brunch’Sep 09, 2024 11:45 am - A second location of The Brunchery in Lincoln Park seems destined for the former Jimmy’s restaurant and sports bar in Des Plaines.
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Who are the top federal campaign donors from Illinois?Sep 08, 2024 9:00 pm - The nearly $72 million a Lake Forest billionaire and his wife have contributed to federal candidates and groups this election cycle is significantly greater than any other Illinoisans’ donations, data from an independent research group shows.
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Mount Prospect factory responsible for odor complaints agrees to temporary haltSep 08, 2024 5:04 pm - A Mount Prospect animal feed manufacturer that’s been the source of odor and noise complaints for months has agreed to temporarily pause operations pending the outcome of a court hearing Monday.
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Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy outlines solutions at inaugural DuPage County Mental Health SummitSep 08, 2024 9:46 am - Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy, son of the late U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy, sees a clear path forward for the improvement of mental health care in the nation, and it comes down to applying the financial incentives that have strengthened other industries.
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The Biz Week That Was: A potential sales tax hike, new senior living, and gourmet cookies among the highlightsSep 08, 2024 5:48 am - Kildeer seeking local sales tax hike to offset loss of Best Buy, other factors Kildeer lost its top sales tax producer when Best Buy closed earlier this year. Anothe...
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Flashback to 1964: Rosati’s celebrates 60 years with surprise one-day deals — and a really cool carSep 08, 2024 5:43 am - Rosati’s Pizza, which opened its first location in Mount Prospect in 1964, is celebrating its 60th anniversary with specials and giveaways, including a Rosati’s-branded 1964 Chevy Impala.
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Andretti Indoor Karting groundbreaking signals start of Schaumburg entertainment district constructionSep 07, 2024 9:28 am - Construction on Andretti Indoor Karting & Games will begin after a ceremonial invitation-only groundbreaking Friday, ultimately becoming the anchor of the first phase of Schaumburg’s forthcoming entertainment district around the village’s convention center.
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‘Old-school downtown USA’: Antioch Theatre celebrating 100 years and countingSep 06, 2024 11:34 pm - The Antioch Theatre has been down but never out remaining for 100 years as a simple fixture of life and entertainment in a small town.
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Five Below opens store in Arlington HeightsSep 06, 2024 2:41 pm - Five Below — the retailer selling most items between $1 and $5 — opened a location Friday at the Northpoint Shopping Center in Arlington Heights.