Lake County Business
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Developers given more time to finalize plans for massive Ivanhoe Village in MundeleinDec 12, 2025 2:13 pm - Real estate developers have more time to finalize plans for the massive Ivanhoe Village residential and commercial project on Mundelein’s northwest side.
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How Wauconda High School students are helping local eatery redefine itselfDec 11, 2025 7:19 pm - The Side Lot restaurant won't be changing its name to The Chicken Coop but menu and programming tweaks based on ideas proposed by that winning team of Wauconda High School marketing students are in the works.
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Mundelein board more than doubles business registration feeDec 11, 2025 10:40 am - The price of Mundelein’s annual business registration fee is going up.
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Vernon Hills police hope to add next-gen drone to arsenalDec 10, 2025 8:04 pm - Vernon Hills police are poised to advance their use of drone technology with devices that can be launched automatically and remotely, rather than being deployed by an officer.
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Mundelein creates local 1% grocery tax — but revenue won’t arrive for monthsDec 10, 2025 10:22 am - Mundelein trustees this week unanimously approved creating a 1% local tax on groceries to replace a state tax that’s about to expire.
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Oreo is bringing zero-sugar cookies to the USDec 10, 2025 9:56 am - Mondelez said Tuesday that Oreo Zero Sugar and Oreo Double Stuf Zero Sugar will go on sale in the U.S. in January. They’re a permanent addition to the company’s Oreo lineup.
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Dining out: Kyuramen opens in Naperville, beers with Santa, Hanukkah dining and moreDec 09, 2025 10:50 am - Warm up with a steaming bowl of ramen at the new Kyuramen in Naperville, or grab a beer or brunch with Santa at Tapville Social. Plus, some suburban restaurants are offering Hanukkah dining specials Dec. 14-22.
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‘A lot of buzz’: Lake Zurich now the site of Salvation Army’s seventh area thrift storeDec 08, 2025 6:22 pm - The newest store in Lake Zurich won't open until Friday morning, but that hasn't stopped would-be patrons from knocking on the door in hopes of getting a sneak peek.
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Foot in the door: Suburban native started shoe company from scratchDec 06, 2025 8:11 pm - Starting a niche footwear brand is a daunting task. But Deerfield native Eric Porter is having success and adding athlete endorsements with his Stria Sport line.
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‘Global home furnishings retailer’ to fill last of three spaces at former Sears Grand at Gurnee MillsDec 06, 2025 1:56 pm - The last of three available spaces at the former Sears Grand store in Gurnee Mills will be built out for a “global home furnishings retailer” hinted as being Ikea’s new smaller store format.