Lake County Business
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‘We view it as a trust’: Top Shelf Ice Arena in Gurnee snares $50K business grantFeb 18, 2026 7:44 pm - Top Shelf Ice Arena at Gurnee Mills will receive a $50,000 village contribution to reconfigure the interior entrance into an NHL-themed retail space.
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Barrington plan commission rejects condominium proposal citing density concernsFeb 18, 2026 10:51 am - A proposal to build a three‑story, 21‑unit condominium building in a neighborhood near the Foundry of Barrington suffered a key setback this week.
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‘A little extra charm and character’: Speakeasy-inspired event space opening in WaucondaFeb 18, 2026 9:32 am - Cellar 109, a speakeasy-inspired event space, is opening soon in downtown Wauconda.
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‘A home run for Gurnee’: Ikea’s third Illinois location will be at Gurnee MillsFeb 17, 2026 8:11 pm - Ikea U.S. made it official Tuesday announcing the pending opening of a new format store at Gurnee Mills.
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First Lava Island indoor playground/adventure park in Illinois set to open in KildeerFeb 17, 2026 10:44 am - The first Lava Island Play Oasis indoor playground/adventure park in Illinois is opening Thursday in the former Best Buy store in Kildeer.
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Revised townhouse plan pitched as part of Hawthorn mall campus redevelopmentFeb 16, 2026 6:57 pm - Vernon Hills officials will consider a revised plan for townhouses as part the ongoing redevelopment of the Hawthorn mall property.
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The 'bog lady' retires: Longtime naturalist says goodbye to Volo Bog after 39 yearsFeb 15, 2026 8:45 pm - Naturalist Stacy Iwanicki, natural resources coordinator, is retiring after nearly 39 years at Volo Bog State Natural Area.
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The Biz Week That Was: A bold Bears play, new grocers and environmental impact of data centersFeb 14, 2026 1:15 pm - ‘We have to win’: Northwest suburban officials hope to sack Indiana’s pursuit of Bears stadium Northwest suburban leaders played both offense and defense in their pu...
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After HoursFeb 14, 2026 12:41 pm - Send photos of business events to afterhours@dailyherald.com.
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Warren-Newport library to close 3 days for start of renovationsFeb 13, 2026 4:27 pm - Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 O’Plaine Road, Gurnee, will be closed to the public from Feb. 17-19 for the official start of “Our Library Reimagined” project.