Cook County Business
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Tours and activities mark International Bog DayJul 22, 2026 2:09 pm - A variety of activities will be held Sunday at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside, to mark International Bog Day.
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Palatine multifamily buildings sell for $5.85 millionJul 22, 2026 1:19 pm - A five-building, 30-unit multifamily complex in Palatine was sold for $5.85 million, the firm that brokered the deal announced Wednesday.
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South Elgin trustees make it clear they don’t support data center planJul 22, 2026 11:12 am - South Elgin village leaders have no problem if a developer wants to submit plans to annex land for data center at Kenyon Road and Route 25 but board members made it clear Monday night that it’s a project that’s unlikely to win trustee approval.
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Kitchen closed: Arlington Heights changing longstanding requirement for liquor serviceJul 21, 2026 6:32 pm - Arlington Heights is changing its liquor code to allow restaurants to close kitchens at 8 p.m., but be able to stay open to serve alcohol until the licensed closing time.
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Prospect Heights zoning board to review proposed new hangars at Chicago Executive AirportJul 21, 2026 5:15 pm - New York-based Sky Harbour’s proposal for seven new hangars at Chicago Executive Airport will go before Prospect Heights’ planning and zoning board of appeals at 7 p.m. Wednesday for review and recommendation.
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Vote on $11M contract to renovate old bank building in downtown Des Plaines delayedJul 21, 2026 2:45 pm - A Chicago construction company is in line for an $11 million contract to renovate a historic bank building in downtown Des Plaines.
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Renovation of South Grove building in downtown Elgin ahead of scheduleJul 21, 2026 2:39 pm - The developer renovating a dilapidated downtown Elgin building at 61-65 S. Grove Ave. says the project is ahead of schedule and should be done by next summer.
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Coffee shop coming to Des Plaines will get city grantJul 21, 2026 9:34 am - A coffee shop is coming to a long-vacant storefront in Des Plaines. Alibi Coffee House is planned for 749 W. Golf Road, which is in the Market Place shopping center at the southeast corner of Golf and Elmhurst roads. It’s expected to open this year, after a renovation that’ll be partially funded by the city.
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Lake County group working to expand technology access meets TuesdayJul 20, 2026 11:25 am - The Digital Equity Coalition, which brings together Lake County residents, organizations and businesses to improve access to technology, is meeting from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the College of Lake County.
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At NFL Draft-style lottery, potential homebuyers get chance at ‘Elk Grove dream’Jul 18, 2026 6:14 pm - Elk Grove Village officials and a developer held an unprecedented “NFL Draft-style” lottery Saturday where 10 local families got first dibs to purchase new single-family homes priced below market rates.