Lake County Business
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A legacy built to last: Why closing a school can be an act of leadershipAug 31, 2026 7:16 am - I spent nearly 20 years at Lake Forest Graduate School of Management — as a student, as a leader, and ultimately as its president. In that time, I watched this institution do what great institutions do: evolve.
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Grant request being considered to help pay for new bridge on Des Plaines River Trail over Lake-Cook RoadAug 31, 2026 7:15 am - Des Plaines River Trail users could see a big upgrade in the future as the Lake and Cook counties’ forest preserve districts pursue funding to replace the bridge over Lake-Cook Road.
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Illinois’ high vaccination rate has stemmed measles tide amid nationwide spikeAug 30, 2026 8:48 am - In the wake of an increase in measles cases across the U.S., including a reported exposure at Kaneland High School in Kane County, health officials recommend those who are eligible to get vaccinated with the MMR vaccine.
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Four suburban Cook County cases of West Nile virus reportedAug 28, 2026 2:52 pm - The Cook County Department of Public Health Friday reported the first four cases of West Nile virus in suburban Cook County this season.
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Plan to redevelop former Allstate site clears hurdleAug 28, 2026 12:34 pm - A plan to create a special taxing district that would help fund redevelopment of Allstate’s former headquarters has support from government agencies in the South Barrington area.
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‘It’s a little bit terrifying’: Mundelein trustees raise concerns about automated license plate readersAug 27, 2026 12:34 pm - Mundelein officials are discussing whether police should continue using digital cameras that capture images of passing cars.
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Proposed affordable housing project near Lake Zurich advances to a final voteAug 26, 2026 4:15 pm - Rezoning and other approvals needed for a 24-unit workforce housing apartment building near Lake Zurich have cleared another step before heading to the Lake County Board for a final vote.
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‘Helping people find their stories’: Indie bookstore to open in downtown Lake ZurichAug 26, 2026 10:55 am - Politics was the introduction but it was a love of reading, writing and storytelling that fueled and sustained a partnership in an indie bookstore about to open in downtown Lake Zurich.
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‘A multi-generational project’: Barrington awards $78 million contract for wastewater plant upgradesAug 25, 2026 4:01 pm - An Elgin construction firm will handle upgrades to Barrington’s aging wastewater treatment facility, but it will cost more than two-fifths of a village consultant’s original estimate.
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Ikea among new businesses opening at Gurnee Mills this fallAug 25, 2026 1:10 pm - Gurnee Mills on Tuesday announced a host of new retailers opening this fall at the state’s third-largest mall.