Cook County Business
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Will tariffs put a damper on future fireworks shows?Jul 03, 2025 10:02 pm - Relax fireworks fans, the dazzling displays you’ve come to love will take place this holiday weekend as planned (barring the rain forecast for Friday and Sunday). However, some warn that future displays may not be as spectacular if proposed tariffs go into effect against China, a primary fireworks supplier.
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Toyota on Edens dealership opens in NorthbrookJul 03, 2025 9:59 am - The Gurley Leep Automotive Family recently opened its new dealership, Toyota on Edens, at 1530 W. Frontage Road in Northbrook.
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Barrington plan commission to hear redevelopment proposal for former PepsiCo siteJul 02, 2025 5:21 pm - Barrington’s plan commission will hold a hearing Tuesday on a proposal to redevelop the former PepsiCo site at 617 W. Main St. into a residential development with 88 custom single-family homes.
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Dining out: Happy hours, Van’s moving to West Dundee, Leona’s Pizza coming to McHenryJul 02, 2025 12:05 pm - New happy hour specials have popped up at Fat Rosie’s and Seasons 52. Also, Van’s Frozen Custard and Burgers is switching Dundees while Leona’s is opening in McHenry.
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Celebrate National Ice Cream month at these 10 suburban shopsJul 02, 2025 12:01 pm - July is National Ice Cream Month, and we’ve got 10 suburban creameries where you can beat the heat and enjoy a scoop or two.
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Kane County company scores millions from Tollway for Mile Long Bridge workJul 02, 2025 8:51 am - The Illinois Tollway has awarded two Kane County companies millions of dollars in construction and engineering contracts, part of a statewide capital improvement effort.
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Toyota on Edens grand opening brings an elevated customer experience to the North ShoreJul 01, 2025 11:32 pm - The Gurley Leep Automotive Family recently opened a new, state-of-the-art Toyota dealership called Toyota on Edens in Northbrook, marking their first significant investment in the state.
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Ascension closure of delivery services sparks protestJul 01, 2025 4:55 pm - Protesters gathered outside Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village Tuesday, opposing Ascension’s decision to discontinue baby deliveries at the hospital.
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Kane County considers request for solar farm near ElginJun 30, 2025 8:51 pm - A landowner is asking Kane County for permission to install a community solar electric facility on farmland near Elgin.
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Kendra Scott jewelry store coming to Woodfield Mall this fallJun 30, 2025 6:26 pm - Jewelry designer brand Kendra Scott will bring its seventh Illinois location to Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg this fall.