Lake County Business
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State of the Suburbs: Recreation finds creative ways to expandAug 29, 2015 6:00 am - Unlike a private business where an economic rebound can translate to reinvestment, public recreation agencies are more constrained in what they can do. However, through...
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Kemper Lakes home plan draws criticism from a Hawthorn Woods neighborAug 26, 2015 1:00 am - The homes proposed at Kemper Lakes Golf Club in Kildeer may add value to the area, but the plan has drawn criticism from at least one resident in neighboring Hawthorn Wo...
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Final vote pending for new Mexican restaurant in Vernon HillsAug 17, 2015 1:00 am - Plans for an upscale Mexican restaurant in Vernon Hills are expected to move quickly, despite a shortfall of parking spaces, pending official village board approval of t...
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Lake County puts conditions on tax incentives for businessesAug 11, 2015 1:00 am - While Lake County has offered few incentive packages to businesses looking to locate or expand, a mechanism has been enacted to deal with any requests. The county board ...
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Learn about solarAug 04, 2015 1:00 am - Learn about the conditions in Illinois for installing solar energy and the national outlook during the next decade at the next Green Drinks meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday,...
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Community Days a hit in GurneeJul 26, 2015 1:00 am - United Way of Lake County and KeyLime Cove wrapped up the Community Days promotional event, which was extended by the resort through June 19, raising $87,320 for communi...
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What damage did Cook's sales tax hike do last time?Jul 22, 2015 5:30 am - Anyone looking for a lesson from the last time Cook County increased its sales tax rate might be surprised to learn businesses didn't see the drop in sales that their co...
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How 71% of Elgin tourism bureau's costs went to salaries, travelJul 15, 2015 5:30 am - Every time someone spends the night at an Elgin hotel, half the taxes paid on that room are intended to help fund local tourism initiatives. But a Daily Herald analysis ...
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Village board vote puts Libertyville warehouse center in limboJul 15, 2015 1:00 am - Proposed overnight deliveries at a warehouse and distribution center along Route 176 in Libertyville are off the table. Whether the site's developer can or will pursue a...
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Fox Lake food, drink tax giving businesses indigestionJul 12, 2015 12:00 pm - Fox Lake officials estimate the village stands to lose $500,000 to $800,000 in state revenue when legislators finally figure out a solution to the state budget crisis. S...