Lake County Business
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‘A rare gem’? This Chain O’ Lakes island is no paradise, but it can be yours for $200,000Jul 05, 2025 11:15 am - A small island for sale on Grass Lake near Antioch evokes visions of a warm breeze, a cool beverage on the beach and a relaxing break from the daily grind.
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Plan for Buffalo Grove banquet facility on Outback Steakhouse property heads to village boardJul 04, 2025 8:17 am - Buffalo Grove's planning and zoning commission unanimously recommended a plan to bring a banquet facility and restaurant to the long vacant former Outback Steakhouse property.
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Will tariffs put a damper on future fireworks shows?Jul 03, 2025 10:02 pm - Relax fireworks fans, the dazzling displays you’ve come to love will take place this holiday weekend as planned (barring the rain forecast for Friday and Sunday). However, some warn that future displays may not be as spectacular if proposed tariffs go into effect against China, a primary fireworks supplier.
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‘We’re adaptable’: Libertyville brothers shift focus to acai bowls, their third food-related venture in seven yearsJul 03, 2025 9:32 am - First it was Chrissoulas then West Side Ramen, but the two brothers behind those restaurants in downtown Libertyville recently left their familiar corner to open a completely different venture in Vernon Hills, and soon in Lake Geneva.
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Kona Ice launches in Round Lake Beach at July 5 BeachFestJul 03, 2025 9:17 am - Jessica Tcholakov and her husband, Ivan, are launching their own Kona Ice business in Round Lake Beach Saturday.
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Barrington plan commission to hear redevelopment proposal for former PepsiCo siteJul 02, 2025 5:21 pm - Barrington’s plan commission will hold a hearing Tuesday on a proposal to redevelop the former PepsiCo site at 617 W. Main St. into a residential development with 88 custom single-family homes.
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McHenry County College, Galt Airport join up to offer accelerated pilot certificateJul 02, 2025 2:21 pm - McHenry County College in Crystal Lake is launching a new aeronautics certificate program in partnership with JB Aviation in which students will learn to fly airplanes at Galt Airport in Wonder Lake.
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Dining out: Happy hours, Van’s moving to West Dundee, Leona’s Pizza coming to McHenryJul 02, 2025 12:05 pm - New happy hour specials have popped up at Fat Rosie’s and Seasons 52. Also, Van’s Frozen Custard and Burgers is switching Dundees while Leona’s is opening in McHenry.
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Celebrate National Ice Cream month at these 10 suburban shopsJul 02, 2025 12:01 pm - July is National Ice Cream Month, and we’ve got 10 suburban creameries where you can beat the heat and enjoy a scoop or two.
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World flavor on the menu at The Tapastry restaurant opening in LibertyvilleJul 01, 2025 2:33 pm - A Gurnee couple is blending their love of travel and different cuisines into a new venture in Libertyville. The Tapastry, featuring a global variety of tapas, is opening in the former Harbor Kitchen space in Libertyville.