Lake County Business
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Lake County coalition unveils housing action plan at regional summitMar 06, 2026 2:40 pm - A coalition of more than 175 Lake County leaders recently gathered for a housing summit to unveil a comprehensive Call to Action, designed to address the county’s shortage of more than 16,000 homes.
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What would robotaxis mean for the Chicago region?Mar 06, 2026 12:59 pm - A bill allowing self-driving vehicles in Cook County is pending as tech company Waymo maps routes in Chicago.
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Capital One to eliminate 1,139 jobs connected with former Discover facility in RiverwoodsMar 06, 2026 12:27 pm - Fallout from the merger of Capital One and Discover Financial services continues as 1,139 employees who either work at or report to the office in Riverwoods are losing their jobs.
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AbbVie to invest $380 million in North Chicago campus to make next generation medicinesMar 05, 2026 7:55 pm - Pharmaceutical giant AbbVie is planning a $380 million investment in two new manufacturing facilities at its longtime campus in North Chicago.
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Cannabis dispensary proposal in Libertyville withdrawnMar 05, 2026 3:06 pm - An application to locate a cannabis dispensary in the former Baker’s Square store at 1195 S. Milwaukee Ave., in Libertyville has been withdrawn.
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Whole Foods coming to The Clove in Buffalo GroveMar 05, 2026 1:54 pm - Buffalo Grove Village President Eric Smith announced Thursday Whole Foods is coming to The Clove.
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Indoor mini-golf, trampoline park, more coming this year to Gurnee MillsMar 05, 2026 1:33 pm - Indoor minigolf and a trampoline park are among new offerings opening this year at Gurnee Mills.
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Will cricket-focused eatery join Wheeling’s Restaurant Row?Mar 05, 2026 11:33 am - Plans for a proposed restaurant that would feature cricket simulators will be presented for a public hearing Wednesday in Wheeling.
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Libertyville to buy office building for temporary police quartersMar 03, 2026 6:27 pm - Libertyville village officials authorized the purchase of an office building to use as temporary police quarters as the old station is demolished and a planned $43 million facility is built.
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Dining out: Limited-time offerings at Portillo’s and McDonald’s, new Finn McCool’s opens in Wheeling and moreMar 03, 2026 6:16 pm - Portillo’s launches a new birthday cake and cake shake and McDonald’s unveils the Big Arch Burger, both for a limited time. Plus, Finn McCool’s Irish sports pub opens a new location in Wheeling with a ribbon cutting and special Happy Hour celebration Friday.