Cook County Business
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Santa’s Village is set open May 16 and the parakeets are coming backMay 07, 2026 10:49 am - Santa’s Village in East Dundee will open for its 2026 season on May 16, followed by the opening of Santa Springs Water Park on May 23.
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‘The right place for us’: Deba Sushi Bar moving into vacant downtown Mount Prospect spaceMay 06, 2026 4:53 pm - A husband-and-wife team is bringing a new Japanese dining concept to downtown Mount Prospect.
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How ‘church guy’ restored 101-year-old Elgin landmark after devastating stormMay 06, 2026 4:11 pm - Jeremy Bates was on his way to Kentucky last March when he learned about a historic church in Elgin devastated by the previous night’s storms. The McHenry man who’s built a reputation for restoring storm-ravaged churches turned around that day and helped restore the the church to its former glory.
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Elgin panel endorses plan to complete subdivision on city’s west sideMay 06, 2026 3:38 pm - Elgin’s Planning and Zoning Commission has approved plans for the final phase of the Ponds of Stony Creek, setting the stage for another 140 single-family homes to be built on the city’s far west side.
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Carvana adding services, creating 100 jobs at Hoffman Estates facilityMay 06, 2026 8:54 am - Online car retailer Carvana plans to create about 100 jobs near Chicago by adding inspection and reconditioning services to its wholesale auction site in Hoffman Estates.
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Beach and facilities to be transformed to year-round use as The Landing on Diamond LakeMay 05, 2026 4:58 pm - The Mundelein Park & Recreation District is pursuing a new vision for its beach and facilities along the southeast shore of Diamond Lake.
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Chicago Mayor Johnson determined to block Bears' move to Arlington HeightsMay 05, 2026 3:25 pm - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday mounted the legislative equivalent of a goal line stand against the Bears’ quest for the property tax break needed to pave the way for a domed stadium in Arlington Heights.
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The Biz Week That Was: Furniture store bids farewell, Bears megaproject bill moves forward, and a new grocer coming are among the highlightsMay 05, 2026 3:14 pm - A fond farewell: Beidelman Furniture in Naperville to close April 29 Since announcing its closure on social media earlier this month, customers have been visiting Be...
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Public forum about data centers on May 20 in Des PlainesMay 05, 2026 2:46 pm - Learn about the potential effects of data centers on the environment and communities this month at the Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St.
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‘It’s iconic’: Des Plaines officials celebrate plan to repurpose former YMCA facilityMay 05, 2026 1:53 pm - A multimillion-dollar plan to renovate an old YMCA building in Des Plaines that’s become an eyesore since its closure six years ago is being celebrated by city officials and their soon-to-be partners in the project. The city council on Monday unanimously voted to purchase the former Lattof YMCA, 300 E. Northwest Highway, from the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago for $1.85 million.