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Deal with new BMO bank building to add public parking in downtown PalatineApr 08, 2025 5:27 pm - A redevelopment agreement with the prospective owner of the BMO building in downtown Palatine promises to boost the inventory of public parking.
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Wheaton OKs municipal grocery tax, as Lombard, other towns look to follow suitApr 08, 2025 3:51 pm - Wheaton has joined the growing list of suburban towns implementing a municipal grocery tax.
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Barrington close to decision on $17 million incentive agreement for ‘Golden Triangle’ developmentApr 08, 2025 3:41 pm - After nearly a year of negotiations with Compasspoint Development, Barrington has a redevelopment agreement for the “Golden Triangle” worth $17 million ready for village board approval.
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Kane County to allow gambling business near Geneva martial arts studioApr 08, 2025 3:18 pm - Kane County Chairman Corinne Pierog cast a tie-breaking vote Tuesday to let a video gambling business open on the outskirts of Geneva.
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Elgin could get its second recreational cannabis dispensaryApr 08, 2025 2:13 pm - The Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission gave preliminary approval Monday for the city’s second recreational cannabis dispensary. Jane & Buds Cannabis Dispensary will open in the former Boston Market on Randall Road if owners receive approval from the city council.
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Almost 20 years later, townhouse development proposed again for Lake in the Hills site
Apr 08, 2025 2:09 pm - Almost 20 years after a similar plan was first proposed, a townhouse complex could be coming to Lake in the Hills.
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Lowe’s among major retailers closing for Easter
Apr 08, 2025 1:47 pm - For the sixth straight year, Lowe’s is closing its more than 1,700 stores for the Easter holiday, this year on April 20. “Lowes stores closing” became a trending topic on Google late Monday, sparking confusion over the fate of the country’s second-largest hardware store chain.
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Des Plaines closer to creating local grocery sales taxApr 08, 2025 12:57 pm - Des Plaines city council members on Monday overwhelmingly supported creating a local 1% sales tax on grocery items to offset the pending elimination of an identical state tax.
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Illinois nursing homes seek Medicaid rate hike
Apr 08, 2025 12:27 pm - Nursing home industry officials are urging Illinois lawmakers to increase the rates they receive from the state’s Medicaid system, arguing the current rates are outdated and are forcing many facilities around the state out of business.
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United Airlines … or ‘The Rest’? New O’Hare ad blitz comes as rivalry with American Airlines heats upApr 08, 2025 12:06 pm - United Airlines pokes fun at its competitors in the Chicago market as the summer travel season gears up.