Cook County Business
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Schaumburg to host Community Blood Drive Sept. 15Sep 11, 2026 9:29 am - The Village of Schaumburg encourages the public to participate in the next Community Blood Drive from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1320 W. Schaumburg Road.
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After 36 years, Salutos restaurant in Gurnee hosting guests for a final weekendSep 10, 2026 4:51 pm - After 36 years, Salutos restaurant, 7680 Grand Ave., in Gurnee is hosting guests for a final weekend.
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Why suburban police are teaming up to fight video gambling smash-and-grabsSep 10, 2026 4:16 pm - Amid a rash of smash-and-grab burglaries targeting video gambling machines in restaurants, bars and other businesses, suburban law enforcement agencies are teaming up to fight back.
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Job Center of Lake County tries to lay groundwork for careers: ‘I wanted to serve people’Sep 10, 2026 12:21 pm - Working in a family business can be satisfying for a lot of people, but it did not allow Marcelo Avelar of Gurnee to follow his calling to help people whose unwise decisions negatively impacted their lives. Connecting with the Job Center of Lake County put Avelar on an 18-month path from a family roofing business providing a good livelihood to becoming a community outreach coordinator for the Hope Center in Lake Zurich.
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Big deals, big impact: Rethinking small businessesSep 10, 2026 11:53 am - Small businesses are a driving force behind local economies — creating jobs, expanding opportunity, and strengthening their communities — no matter their size.
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Why a small piece of land will help protect egret and heron rookery in Antioch TownshipSep 10, 2026 6:38 am - A small but important acquisition by the Lake County Forest Preserve District will provide further protection for a heron and egret rookery near Antioch.
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Des Plaines Public Library activities to expand outdoorsSep 09, 2026 3:01 pm - A city-owned plaza outside the Des Plaines Public Library will be redesigned to include a play area for kids and programming space.
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Elgin-area chamber appoints economic development directorSep 09, 2026 1:12 pm - The Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce has appointed Sarosh Saher as economic development director of its Elgin Development Group, a division of the chamber.
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Second measles case reported in Kane CountySep 09, 2026 12:17 pm - A second case of measles has been reported in Kane County. The latest person diagnosed with measles was in contact with the first individual, according to a news release from the Kane County Health Department.
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Masked intruders break into several gambling machines and cash register at Green Oaks gas stationSep 09, 2026 9:57 am - Authorities are investigating a targeted break-in early Wednesday to several gambling machines and a cash register at a gas station in Green Oaks.