Cook County Business
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‘It’s not labor — it’s love’: Liberty Restaurant celebrating 50 years of family ownership in LibertyvilleOct 22, 2025 12:01 pm - The Liberty Restaurant in Libertyville is celebrating 50 years of family ownership and operation with throwback prices for the next three weeks. But it’s the quality homemade dishes and comfortable experience that have customers coming back year after year. “We have a lot of regulars. We know their names, they know us,” says co-owner George Frangos.
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Qargo Coffee blends cozy with on-the-go convenience in plans for Arlington Heights cafeOct 22, 2025 11:19 am - Qargo Coffee, a Miami-based chain offering Italian coffee and pastries, is opening a location in Arlington Heights with a drive-through and indoor seating for 70 people.
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Moving business turned junk removal service sets up shop in Lake CountyOct 22, 2025 10:54 am - A national moving chain is entering the junk removal market, and a new location recently opened up in Lake County.
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Palatine cafe closes following repeated visits by immigration agentsOct 21, 2025 5:32 pm - Chappie's Cafe in Palatine is about to close, a decision that followed repeated visits from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the owners say.
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‘A thoughtful restaurant’: Mockingbird in East Dundee embarks on an expansion while keeping the vibe intimateOct 21, 2025 5:25 pm - Mockingbird Bar + Garden in East Dundee is in the middle of an expansion that will see the footprint nearly triple. The restaurant specializes in shareables, small plates and pizzas all cooked in a wood-fired oven while offering a robust wine and cocktail program.
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Schaumburg launches new 24/7 AI assistant, a resource for residents with questionsOct 21, 2025 12:56 pm - Schaumburg launched “Serena Says” today, an AI assistant capable of answering the community’s questions and referring residents to services.
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Lights, camera, construction: Cinergy Cinemas gets Wheeling grantOct 20, 2025 7:40 pm - Wheeling’s Cinergy Cinemas will receive a $91,300 grant from the village to help pay for building improvements.
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Roselle Chamber honors service and leadershipOct 20, 2025 4:29 pm - The Roselle Chamber of Commerce invites the community to honor Andres Basso and Mike McGinn at the chamber’s Holiday Party & Awards Banquet on Dec. 5 at the Bloomingdale Golf Club.
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Schaumburg Township offers property tax appeal services, free seminar Oct. 21Oct 20, 2025 1:40 pm - Residents can appeal their Cook County property taxes at Schaumburg Township through Nov. 17 and attend a free property tax appeals seminar Tuesday, Oct. 21.
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Special Strong inclusive gym services now available in several Western suburbsOct 18, 2025 2:45 pm - Special Strong, a specialty fitness provider for people with mental, physical and cognitive challenges, had a grand opening celebration Saturday in Elmhurst for its new franchise serving the Western suburbs.