Cook County Business
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‘A working relationship’: Elk Grove mayor and developer — once bitter rivals — ink TIF dealsMar 30, 2024 5:15 am - A little more than four years ago — in the throes of a bitter term limits referendum campaign that sought to remove him from office — Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnso...
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Motor Cycle Center rumbles ahead under new ownershipMar 29, 2024 6:34 pm - ‘COVID saved the power sports industry,’ says former owner staying on as mentor To a motorcycle enthusiast it’s like a field of dreams on asphalt. Greg and Geoff Mel...
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Preparations start for demolition of former Sears corporate campus in Hoffman EstatesMar 29, 2024 1:21 pm - Installation of a perimeter fence and security cameras over the next couple weeks will mark the start of the transformation of Sears’ former 2.4 million square feet of of...
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Meet Chicago Northwest takes home two wins, including Best of Show, at The Illinois Governor’s Conference on Travel & TourismMar 29, 2024 9:11 am - Meet Chicago Northwest (MCNW) is honored to announce that it’s a proud winner of two awards at the Illinois Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism, the state’s premier...
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Arlington Heights chamber boss forms exploratory committee for possible mayoral runMar 28, 2024 2:49 pm - Longtime Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jon Ridler announced Thursday he is forming an exploratory committee for a possible run for mayor. Ridle...
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Will Des Plaines finally condemn the old Leona’s building?Mar 28, 2024 12:49 pm - Des Plaines officials on Monday finally could move ahead with plans to forcibly buy a long-vacant restaurant building in the downtown area. The council will consider auth...
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‘I love Arlington Heights’: Owner to close Thai restaurant Friday after 30 years in businessMar 27, 2024 5:51 pm - After three decades in Arlington Heights, Bangkok Cafe will serve its last meal Friday night. Owner Kim Cho attributed her decision to close the restaurant in the village’s downtown to the aftereffects of the pandemic and family health issues.
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Nonprofit’s Des Plaines distribution center thriving thanks to vital business partnershipMar 27, 2024 10:48 am - This month marks one year since Kids Above All opened the doors of its Better Life Distribution Center in Des Plaines.The 8,000-square-foot warehouse allows the nonprofit to store countless items for children and teens in its care.
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CEO of fast-growing First Watch keeps the focus on breakfastMar 27, 2024 9:53 am - First Watch, a Florida-based restaurant chain serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, is rising — and shining. And expanding in the suburbs.
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‘More to come’: Developer selling Mount Prospect buildings has more projects on tapMar 26, 2024 5:32 pm - Mount Prospect developer Nick Papanicholas, Jr. said Tuesday he remains committed to the village and has other ideas for revitalizing the downtown, despite recently listi...