Cook County Business
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As U.S. sees rough flu season, what’s happening in the suburbs?Mar 01, 2025 12:45 pm - This flu season has been brutal nationally, and though Illinois is faring better than some of its neighbors, experts say if you still haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, it’s not too late.
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Palatine officials: Village remaining true to basicsFeb 28, 2025 1:42 pm - Palatine Mayor Jim Schwantz talked about last year’s successes in the annual Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce State of the Village address this week.
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Mount Prospect will renew Prospect Avenue alfresco experienceFeb 27, 2025 1:50 pm - Last year, Mount Prospect launched an alfresco dining pilot on Prospect Avenue. This summer, the village, pleased with the results, will restart it.
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Three Embers Restaurant brings flavors of the theater with themed dining pop-upsFeb 27, 2025 7:38 am - Three Embers Restaurant is hosting a series of pop-up dining experiences themed after Marriott Theatre productions, starting with Joseph’s Dream Grill for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.“
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Ziegler’s Ace Hardware on Elgin’s west side closing after 44 yearsFeb 26, 2025 3:27 pm - After 44 years on Elgin’s west side, the owners of Ziegler’s Ace Hardware on Lillian Street will close. The store’s 15 employees will move to other locations.
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Schaumburg mom’s mission is to find cure for son’s rare conditionFeb 26, 2025 2:21 pm - A Schaumburg mother launches a foundation to fundraise for a gene therapy cure for her son’s rare disorder. Only 500 people worldwide have the POGZ gene mutation, including 9-year-old Ved.
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Glen Ellyn, Palatine natives named to competitive early career Indiana fellowship programFeb 26, 2025 9:28 am - Butler University's Kevin Van Ek and Taylor University's Jenna Vander Ark will embark on a selective two-year fellowship program in Indiana upon graduation, gaining professional experience at a financial firm and podcast agency.
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Schaumburg, Zurich settle suit over public payments for workforce sizeFeb 26, 2025 8:48 am - Schaumburg and Zurich North America settled a three-year legal battle Tuesday over public financial assistance from the village in exchange for guarantees for on-site workforce size at the insurance company’s iconic 783,800-square-foot headquarters that opened in 2016.
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Schaumburg approves 321 high-rise apartments, 66 more rowhomes in Veridian developmentFeb 25, 2025 7:57 pm - Schaumburg trustees Tuesday gave final approval to the nine-story apartment and retail building that will be the first component of the 30-acre mixed-used area called The District at Veridian on the former Motorola campus at the southwest corner of Algonquin and Meacham roads.
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Dining out: Fill up on paczki, plus Chicago Northwest and Rosemont restaurant weeksFeb 25, 2025 11:30 am - It’s nearly Fat Tuesday, so it’s time to order your paczki. There are also special menus and deals on tap during Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week and Rosemont Restaurant Week.