Lake County Business
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District 214 eyeing solar panels at Rolling Meadows, five other schools as incentives set to expireSep 29, 2025 5:59 pm - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is considering installation of solar panels at Rolling Meadows High School and racing against the clock to capture expiring federal incentives.
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McHenry Outdoor Theatre to host ‘Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl’Sep 29, 2025 2:57 pm - The McHenry Outdoor Theatre is hosting “Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl” on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4.
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Cook County offering homeowners $1,000 to help pay taxesSep 29, 2025 1:17 pm - Cook County officials on Monday announced the opening of the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund, a $15 million program to help homeowners who’ve seen their property tax bills rise substantially in recent years.
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‘We treat you like family’: Coffee, crepes and atmosphere served at Chic CafeSep 29, 2025 1:15 pm - “It’s about the taste. It’s about the culture,” says co-owner Dan Latcu of the Chic Cafe, which opened in mid-August in downtown Lake Zurich. On the menu are made-to-order crepes, gourmet coffee, gelato, paninis and more.
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The Biz Week That Was: A virtual reality escape, industrial and Main Street-like developments, and grants for business growthSep 27, 2025 1:22 pm - ‘A new kind of entertainment’: Rosemont virtual reality venue opens Friday Starting Friday, you’ll only have to go as far as Rosemont to be able to travel to ancient...
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Buffalo Grove Starbucks closing Saturday as chain announces wave of closuresSep 26, 2025 3:05 pm - The Starbucks at 1665 N. Buffalo Grove Road in Buffalo Grove will close Saturday as part of a nationwide plan to reduce the coffee chain’s corporate footprint.
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Charging stations coming to downtown Mundelein after allSep 25, 2025 5:11 pm - Mundelein officials are moving ahead with plans to install electric-vehicle charging stations in the downtown area.
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Come for the food, stay for ax-throwingSep 25, 2025 3:16 pm - Local officials and well wishers Wednesday welcomed Up North Axe & Tap at 547 N. Milwaukee Ave., in downtown Libertyville, a Northwoods-themed restaurant and bar that also features four ax-throwing lanes.
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Cook County launches grant to support businesses ready for growthSep 25, 2025 3:06 pm - Cook County on Thursday launched a new grant program, offering 88 established businesses in select industries a chance to receive $100,000 to fuel their growth.
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Deer Park Town Center gets new tenantsSep 25, 2025 2:23 pm - Deer Park Town Center is getting a new lineup of restaurants and retailers opening this year. The latest tenants include Toastique, LaserAway, Warby Parker and American Eagle.