Lake County Business
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3 food court favorites open under one roof in Buffalo GroveMar 27, 2025 2:53 pm - A new fast-food triple-threat is open in Buffalo Grove.This sweet synergy can be found at 260 McHenry Road in a space shared by Cinnabon, Jamba and Auntie Anne’s and is the latest addition to The Clove mixed-use development.
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Walgreens to pay more than $2.8M to settle allegations of overbilling Medicaid programsMar 27, 2025 2:38 pm - Walgreen Co. has agreed to pay more than $2.8 million to resolve allegations it violated the federal, Massachusetts and Georgia False Claims Acts by submitting inflated prices for certain generic medications, according to the U.S. attorney’s office for District of Massachusetts.
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Dispute over Ivanhoe Village proposal prompts a resignation in MundeleinMar 27, 2025 2:17 pm - Mundelein resident, artist and author Shawn Killackey resigned from the historical commission this week over the ongoing dispute concerning the proposed Ivanhoe Village development.
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How pickleball is revitalizing vacant big-box spaces across suburbsMar 26, 2025 9:13 am - When big-box stores like Toys R Us or Buy Buy Baby close, they leave behind tens of thousands of empty square feet — spaces that can be difficult to fill. One unlikely contender —pickleball — is breathing new life into these cavernous retail spaces.
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‘A much desired use’: Hawthorn Woods approves incentive for potential grocery store developmentMar 25, 2025 8:09 pm - The table has been set to attract retail uses, possibly including a grocery store, to the long-undeveloped corner of Old McHenry and Midlothian roads in Hawthorn Woods.
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Mundelein baseball facility could relocate and expandMar 25, 2025 1:28 pm - A private youth baseball training facility in Mundelein could relocate to the village’s northwest side and expand its amenities.
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Learn how bison shaped the Illinois prairieMar 25, 2025 7:06 am - Author and natural history educator Cindy Crosby will discuss how the tallgrass prairie, Illinois’ original garden, has been shaped by bison during a presentation at 7 p.m. April 1.
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How muskrats shape bird-friendly wetland topic of Lake County Audubon meetingMar 25, 2025 7:06 am - How muskrats shape bird-friendly wetlands is the topic of the Lake County Audubon Society meeting at 7 p.m. April 7, at Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Drive in Vernon Hills.
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Lake Zurich’s first detailed comprehensive plan update in 22 years shifts emphasis to include redevelopmentMar 24, 2025 9:32 pm - Officials recently approved “Lake Zurich Together” the first detailed update of the village’s comprehensive plan since 2003, expanded to include policies for infill and redevelopment.
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The rise of the solo female homebuyer: A smart financial decisionMar 22, 2025 1:15 pm - Today, solo female homebuyers make up 20% of all first-time homebuyers — outpacing single men by a significant margin, according to the National Association of Realtors. This isn’t just a cultural shift; it’s a strategic financial decision.