Cook County Business
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Northwest suburbs a go-to destination for holiday shoppingNov 24, 2025 10:36 am - Looking to purchase the best gifts for the holiday season? The Northwest suburbs offer a plethora of retail options making it a popular destination for holiday shoppers.
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‘We had to take a bold step’: Elk Grove Village provides $27 million loan to ice rink developerNov 24, 2025 10:34 am - Elk Grove Village will provide a $27 million zero-interest loan to developer Nick Papanicholas Jr. to help fund the construction of an indoor ice rink on the west side of town.
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Bartlett businesses to host Cocoa Crawl with souvenir mug giveaway Dec. 13Nov 24, 2025 10:30 am - In the spirit of the holiday season, a number of Bartlett businesses will host a fun Cocoa Crawl from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13.
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Unique and creative gifts for the whole family at the Holiday Craft Fair in NorthbrookNov 24, 2025 10:18 am - The Northbrook Park District’s Holiday Craft Fair welcomes all creative people to sell their new and homemade items, so shoppers can find unique gifts just before the busy shopping season.
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Hoffman Estates will collect holiday lights for recyclingNov 24, 2025 9:52 am - The village of Hoffman Estates wants to help residents keep holiday lights out of landfills by recycling them for free this season.
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A $6.5 million bargain? Vacant Barrington Hills mansion on market nearly two decadesNov 23, 2025 8:45 pm - A 22,000-square-foot estate in Barrington Hills, once listed for $17 million, is available at the markedly reduced price of $6.5 million and has the added benefit of having never been occupied.
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‘Who wants to spend $800K for a 0.2-acre lot?’: St. Charles neighbors balk at housing proposal densityNov 22, 2025 2:46 pm - Across nearly 38 acres of one of the last agricultural remnants of St. Charles’ past, developers M/I Homes are proposing 83 single-family homes, but some city residents are raising objections to the plan’s density.
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Cook County’s tax delay exposes Illinois’ worsening business environmentNov 22, 2025 1:30 pm - Chicago’s and Cook County’s tax bases are eroding. The cost of the government keeps climbing.The biggest weak point is in the business sector. Commercial property values in the Loop fell by 7.2% during the past year. The taxes their owners will pay dropped by more than $129 million.
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The Biz Week That Was: Obstetric unit vote, New housing developments and a luxury car clubNov 22, 2025 1:20 pm - State board approves closing of Alexian Brothers obstetric unit, with a less than ringing endorsement The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board Tuesda...
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Itasca Bank & Trust Co. appoints Deborah Bartelt as chief operating officerNov 22, 2025 1:00 pm - Itasca Bank & Trust Co. recently appointed Debbie Bartelt as chief operating officer. A seasoned banking executive and former regulator, Bartelt brings extensive experie...