Cook County Business
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Kane County Treasurer Lauzen wins national award for innovative financial strategiesJul 20, 2025 10:53 pm - Kane County Treasurer Chris Lauzen received a national award for generating $47.6 million in new revenue through proactive liquidity and treasury strategies using an investment consulting firm's program.
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The Biz Week That Was: Spring Hill mall demolition, Illinois’ climate goals, and retail sales reboundJul 19, 2025 1:14 pm - Spring Hill Mall demolition ahead of schedule and sparking developers’ interest Demolition work at the former Spring Hill Mall is moving faster than anticipated. Wit...
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Neighbors hope voluntary annexation to Antioch will provide an ally in solar farm oppositionJul 18, 2025 5:21 pm - In a calculated move, neighbors on a quiet lakefront street near Antioch want to voluntarily annex into the village in hopes of gaining an ally in their fight against a proposed solar energy farm on their doorsteps.
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Developer plans youth hockey complex in Elk Grove VillageJul 18, 2025 5:19 pm - A developer plans to build a twin-sheet ice arena in Elk Grove Village to serve youth hockey groups in the Northwest suburbs.
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Nursing board volunteers at burn survivor campJul 18, 2025 2:09 pm - Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing staff volunteered at a summer camp for child burn victims, running games and crafts.
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Ex-police chief Jamie Dunne poised to lead Chicago Executive Airport boardJul 18, 2025 1:51 pm - Former Wheeling Police Chief Jamie Dunne soon could be appointed chair of the Chicago Executive Airport’s board.
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Hanover Park considering 199-unit luxury apartment complex in south commuter lotJul 18, 2025 1:48 pm - Hanover Park trustees have granted conceptual approval to a three-building, 199-unit luxury apartment complex proposed for the underused south parking lot of the village’s Metra station.
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Mount Prospect bans unregulated THC, Kratom productsJul 18, 2025 9:21 am - Mount Prospect trustees this week agreed to ban the sale of unregulated THC products, Kratom and Tianeptine within village limits.
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Elk Grove Village officials decry proposed closure of hospital’s maternity wardJul 17, 2025 6:49 pm - Elk Grove Village officials have criticized the proposed closure of Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center’s maternity ward, arguing that inpatient pregnancy care is needed in the community.
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Sports bar restaurant part of plan to revive Buffalo Grove shopping centerJul 17, 2025 4:18 pm - The new owner of the Strathmore Square Shopping Center in Buffalo Grove plans to open a new restaurant and sports bar as part of his effort to revitalize the property.