Lake County Business
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School for students with autism coming to WheelingJul 22, 2025 11:16 am - A school for children and young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities could open this fall in Wheeling.
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Lake County ranks among top 10 nationally for economic developmentJul 21, 2025 11:05 am - Lake County has been named one of the top 10 counties in the nation to do business in by Site Selection Magazine.
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The Biz Week That Was: Spring Hill mall demolition, Illinois’ climate goals, and retail sales reboundJul 19, 2025 1:14 pm - Spring Hill Mall demolition ahead of schedule and sparking developers’ interest Demolition work at the former Spring Hill Mall is moving faster than anticipated. Wit...
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Neighbors hope voluntary annexation to Antioch will provide an ally in solar farm oppositionJul 18, 2025 5:21 pm - In a calculated move, neighbors on a quiet lakefront street near Antioch want to voluntarily annex into the village in hopes of gaining an ally in their fight against a proposed solar energy farm on their doorsteps.
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Ex-police chief Jamie Dunne poised to lead Chicago Executive Airport boardJul 18, 2025 1:51 pm - Former Wheeling Police Chief Jamie Dunne soon could be appointed chair of the Chicago Executive Airport’s board.
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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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‘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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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.