Cook County Business
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Controversial marijuana dispensary near Bartlett day care center falls short of approval in tie voteJun 04, 2025 9:58 am - A controversial marijuana dispensary proposed near a Bartlett day care center failed to win village approval Tuesday when a tie vote of the trustees fell short of the four required for approval.
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With Rosemont’s help, school district will bypass bidding process for new $57 million buildingJun 04, 2025 6:38 am - The village of Rosemont will help cover the additional cost of a new $57 million school and pool, beyond the $40 million approved by voters.
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Why Palatine is not hiring consultants to study Bears’ effect on villageJun 03, 2025 3:28 pm - Palatine stands to feel the effects from the Bears relocating to Arlington Heights. But unlike neighboring Rolling Meadows, Palatine has no plans to hire independent consultants.
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‘A great thing’: New restaurant in old Oliveti’s building could be ready next yearJun 03, 2025 3:17 pm - The entrepreneurs behind a plan to renovate the former Oliveti’s Italian Ristorante building in downtown Des Plaines and open a new eatery there hope to be ready for customers next year.
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Hoffman Estates teacher worked at paddleboard place for years. Now she owns it.Jun 03, 2025 11:32 am - A Hoffman Estates middle school teacher and former employee of Three Oaks Recreation Area’s Board House, where people go to paddleboard, is the new co-owner of the Crystal Lake business in what she describes as her dream job.
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Des Plaines chamber to host legislative breakfast June 25Jun 03, 2025 10:48 am - State Sen. Laura Murphy and Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Mariyana Spyropoulos will be among the featured speakers at a June 25 legislative breakfast hosted by the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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Des Plaines council reverses course, approves plans for supported living facilityJun 03, 2025 10:46 am - The Des Plaines City Council has reversed course and approved a plan for a supported living center on the suburb’s east side.
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What’s next for Bears after legislature punts on stadium assistance?Jun 02, 2025 9:20 pm - The Bears failed to secure a long-term property tax break from the Illinois legislature that could save them millions for a proposed stadium project in Arlington Heights.
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Des Plaines business grant program reshaped; new limits setJun 02, 2025 8:39 pm - Des Plaines’ grant program for local businesses is being reshaped with new financial formulas and limits.
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Fewer homes being purchased in Chicago area, but sales prices still going upJun 01, 2025 9:00 pm - While the Chicago area had more homes for sale in April 2025 than a year ago, sales were down year-to-year while sales prices went up.