Cook County Business
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New boutique hotel could be coming to downtown ElginNov 21, 2025 4:11 pm - A new boutique hotel could soon be checking in to downtown Elgin. The Elgin City Council agreed Wednesday to assist developers by providing $1.2 million in TIF funding for the project.
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Annual holiday craft fair in Hawthorn Woods features dozens of vendorsNov 21, 2025 11:39 am - Hawthorn Woods will host the annual holiday craft fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 at the village hall barn, 2 Lagoon Drive, off Old McHenry Road east of Quentin Road.
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Gianni’s Cafe closes original Kildeer location, focuses on Palatine restaurantNov 21, 2025 8:51 am - After serving the Kildeer community since 2003, Gianni’s Cafe closed its original location Tuesday to concentrate all efforts on its larger downtown Palatine restaurant.
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Student tours of Kane County companies aim to mold next generation of manufacturing leadersNov 20, 2025 2:32 pm - Molding the next generation of workforce leaders in manufacturing was the goal of a recent effort that brought high school students from several Kane County districts into local businesses for a ground-floor view of what they do and what jobs they provide.
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5 students to compete in Judson’s 12th annual Shark Tank competitionNov 19, 2025 10:22 am - This Thursday, five Judson University students will compete for a chance to win $1,000 for coming up with the best entrepreneurial idea at the private, Christian liberal arts institution.
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‘The demand is real’: Luxury car club and collector community coming to Lake ZurichNov 18, 2025 7:54 pm - A comfy, exclusive home for classic and rare cars will be coming to Lake Zurich following village board approvals to allow for annexation and development of 20 acres for Luxe Corsa Auto Suites.
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‘This is where we wanted to be’: Patina Wine Bar closing Mount Prospect location, shifting its prospects to Park RidgeNov 18, 2025 5:34 pm - Mount Prospect has enjoyed a Renaissance in downtown dining, especially along the Prospect Avenue corridor. But a restaurant that played a major role in that revival, Patina Wine Bar, is leaving the downtown after a year and half, shifting its focus to a sister restaurant on another Prospect Avenue, this time in Park Ridge.
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State board approves closing of Alexian Brothers obstetric unit, with a less than ringing endorsementNov 18, 2025 3:14 pm - The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board Tuesday voted 6-3 in favor of Ascension Health closing the 28-bed obstetric unit at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village.
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Dining out: ‘Wicked’ doughnuts, Fat Rosie’s dirty sodas, new Yard House and moreNov 18, 2025 2:22 pm - You can grab a green-and-pink doughnut on your way to the theater to catch “Wicked: For Good.” We’ve also got news about Fat Rosie’s joining the dirty soda trend, a new Yard House in Naperville, a dessert auction at The Graceful Ordinary and more.
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Warby Parker opening new store in Deer ParkNov 18, 2025 2:19 pm - Lifestyle eyewear brand Warby Parker will be opening a new store Saturday, Nov. 29, in Deer Park.