Lake County Business
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Lake County Board members pledge stronger stance on businesses that mistreat animalsJan 15, 2020 12:00 am - Lake County Board members this week pledged to redouble efforts to curtail businesses that mistreat dogs, cats and other animals. The board had been set to include a...
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From parking lot to restaurants? What may be next for 'Hawthorn Mall 2.0'Jan 08, 2020 4:30 am - A $6.2 million overhaul of the two-level interior center court at Hawthorn Mall gave holiday shoppers a taste of big plans in store for the Vernon Hills shopping center....
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Entrepreneur proposes self-storage facility near WaucondaJan 07, 2020 12:00 am - The former owner of the now-closed Atrium Garden Center in Kildeer wants to open a self-storage facility near Wauconda. Accompanied by a lawyer and consultants, Wauconda...
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New Vernon Hills Panda Express on hold pending legal challenge from Hobby LobbyDec 12, 2019 12:00 am - Work on the new Panda Express at Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills is on hold until at least February as a result of legal action initiated by the nearby Hobby Lo...
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Lake County chamber names new executive directorDec 09, 2019 12:00 am - A familiar face is returning to lead the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Shaunese Teamer, who was chamber's executive director form 2011-2013, was recently appointed t...
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Testing reveals temporary spike in cancer-causing gas near GurneeNov 27, 2019 12:00 am - The second round of air testing for the cancer-causing gas ethylene oxide near Vantage Specialty Chemicals in Gurnee detected a high concentration once in early November...
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Interactive experience at Hawthorn promises 'a different way to meet Santa'Nov 15, 2019 4:32 am - The need for brick-and-mortar retailers to innovate is combining with a first-of-its-kind holiday branding effort at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills. "The Elf on the Shel...
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New Lake County rule: Good for business and workers, or unfair advantage for unions?Nov 13, 2019 12:00 am - Companies seeking contracts for construction projects and other jobs with Lake County must participate in registered apprenticeship and training programs under a new bid...
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Lake Zurich chamber hosts Dec. 3 breakfast with Lake County leadersNov 05, 2019 12:00 am - The Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a breakfast with Lake County officials from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Columbus Centre Banquets, 365 Surry...
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Spurned casino sues Waukegan, says city used false information to deny bidOct 23, 2019 1:00 am - Potawatomi Casino is suing the city of Waukegan over the city council's decision to reject its bid to build a casino at the shuttered Fountain Square shopping center. Th...