Cook County Business
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Mount Prospect bans unregulated THC, Kratom productsJul 18, 2025 9:21 am - Mount Prospect trustees this week agreed to ban the sale of unregulated THC products, Kratom and Tianeptine within village limits.
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Elk Grove Village officials decry proposed closure of hospital’s maternity wardJul 17, 2025 6:49 pm - Elk Grove Village officials have criticized the proposed closure of Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center’s maternity ward, arguing that inpatient pregnancy care is needed in the community.
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Sports bar restaurant part of plan to revive Buffalo Grove shopping centerJul 17, 2025 4:18 pm - The new owner of the Strathmore Square Shopping Center in Buffalo Grove plans to open a new restaurant and sports bar as part of his effort to revitalize the property.
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Illinois bet on solar to meet its climate goals. Trump has the industry in his crosshairs.Jul 17, 2025 1:41 pm - Congress’ latest budget package slashed federal tax incentives for solar developments. Industry insiders said the latest federal policies create “a lot of uncertainty.” Illinois facilitates significant funding for the renewables industry, particularly for solar, which provides some insulation against the federal action.
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‘An investment in compassion’: Recovered gift of nearly $201K presented to beloved animal shelterJul 16, 2025 8:32 pm - The last wishes of an anonymous donor were honored this week and a beloved animal shelter got a welcome boost as a result of a state consumer protection initiative to return unclaimed assets to rightful owners.
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Making progress: Spring Hill Mall demolition ahead of schedule and sparking developers’ interestJul 16, 2025 3:06 pm - Demolition work at the former Spring Hill Mall is moving faster than anticipated.
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Prospect Heights approves land swap enabling hangars to replace hotel at Chicago Executive AirportJul 16, 2025 3:04 pm - Prospect Heights officials have approved a redrawing of the property line between an office building and the site of a recently demolished hotel at Chicago Executive Airport to enable the construction of eight hangars there.
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First 2025 human case of West Nile virus reported in Lake CountyJul 16, 2025 12:57 pm - The first human case of West Nile virus this season has been reported in Lake County.
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Sky Zone to fill vacant anchor space at Gurnee MillsJul 16, 2025 11:06 am - Sky Zone, which owns, operates and franchises indoor active entertainment parks across the U.S. and Canada, will be expanding its footprint in the Chicago area by opening in Gurnee Mills.
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New Geneva fitness studio is ‘owned by women, for women’Jul 16, 2025 10:26 am - Having successfully operated LadyStrong Fitness in Schaumburg since 2016, partners Marciea Allen and Brittany Welk-Allen are opening a second facility this summer in Geneva.