Cook County Business
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Working toward full recovery: Weddings, summer sports leading way out of pandemic economic doldrumsJun 12, 2022 1:00 am - What's one word — and one word only — to describe the 2021 hospitality and entertainment season in the suburbs? “Relief,” said Heather Larson, president of Schaumburg-ba...
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Cook County approves tax incentives for projects in Elk Grove, Rolling MeadowsApr 20, 2022 1:00 am - The Cook County Board of Commissioners recently approved a Class 6b property tax incentives for development projects in Elk Grove Village and Rolling Meadows. Young Ai C...
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Will real estate biz put money on the line to challenge Kaegi?Apr 18, 2022 1:00 am - Walk into the office of any big-name developer or property tax attorney in Chicago, and you might not be surprised to see something like this: a picture of Cook County A...
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Experts question Cook County assessor's COVID relief calculationsJan 30, 2022 12:00 am - Experts have raised questions about a formula used by Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi to give homeowners a break due to pandemic-related unemployment, which a Chicago S...
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Cook County Board approves loans for two affordable housing projects in Arlington HeightsJan 13, 2022 12:00 am - Cook County commissioners Thursday approved $2 million in 0%-interest loans to developers of two affordable housing projects in Arlington Heights. Loans of $1 million ea...
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How some suburban eateries are complying with Cook County vaccine mandateJan 05, 2022 4:10 am - Cook County's new proof-of-vaccination mandate seems to be something most affected businesses aren't ignoring altogether, but many are finding different ways to acknowle...
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Cook County to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination at restaurants, fitness centers, barsDec 23, 2021 12:00 am - Cook County issued new rules effective Jan. 3 requiring people age 5 and older to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to enter county restaurants, fitness centers...
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Businesses see challenges, but some good, in Cook County vaccination requirementDec 23, 2021 12:00 am - While several businesses affected by Cook County's newly announced proof-of-vaccination requirement say they intend to comply, the jury is still out on the opinions of t...
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Penny Road Pub to close Jan. 31, but there's hope for a returnDec 20, 2021 12:00 am - Penny Road Pub, a live rock 'n' roll venue nestled among the trees of the Barrington area for nearly 50 years, will close its doors at the end of January. But Genera...
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Illinois Supreme Court strikes down Cook County gun taxOct 21, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a Cook County tax on gun purchases is unconstitutional, but it left the door open for a more tailored tax th...