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Barrington plan commission rejects condominium proposal citing density concernsFeb 18, 2026 10:51 am - A proposal to build a three‑story, 21‑unit condominium building in a neighborhood near the Foundry of Barrington suffered a key setback this week.
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Pritzker to propose statewide zoning laws to spur growth in home building, limit local control
Feb 18, 2026 10:36 am - Gov. JB Pritzker will propose a statewide zoning law in his State of the State address on Wednesday, drastically limiting the authority local governments have to control what types of housing structures can be built on land that’s zoned residential.
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‘A little extra charm and character’: Speakeasy-inspired event space opening in WaucondaFeb 18, 2026 9:32 am - Cellar 109, a speakeasy-inspired event space, is opening soon in downtown Wauconda.
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BBB: Beware of spring break travel scamsFeb 18, 2026 9:19 am - As spring break nears, travel experts are predicting a 10% increase in spending on premium vacations by families and college students. This year, travelers are more eager than ever to embark on bucket-list trips, adventure travel, and international destinations.
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3 ways to improve your marketing prowess in 2026Feb 18, 2026 8:59 am - There is a lot of talk on social media about elevated basics. Broadly speaking these are items of clothing or accessories that are in some way better than average or usual. The concept of elevated basics applies to marketing and communications, too. Here are three ways you can move your creative, promotional efforts from basic to something much more appealing.
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‘A home run for Gurnee’: Ikea’s third Illinois location will be at Gurnee MillsFeb 17, 2026 8:11 pm - Ikea U.S. made it official Tuesday announcing the pending opening of a new format store at Gurnee Mills.
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Elk Grove gateway project gets $700,000 more in public fundsFeb 17, 2026 5:56 pm - Elk Grove Village increased tax increment financing funding for a key redevelopment project by $700,000 to cover higher environmental and site costs.
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Developer planning more than 230 apartments near Naperville’s Route 59 corridorFeb 17, 2026 5:48 pm - A developer has the “working professional” in mind with its latest Naperville endeavor, The Atlas, a proposed five-story, 236-unit apartment complex.
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Palatine residents object to plan for truck storage near their backyardsFeb 17, 2026 5:40 pm - A Palatine trucking firm's plan to park as many as 40 semitrailers on a lot at Rand and Hicks roads has met opposition from residential neighbors to the north.
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Refunds from negligent home inspectorsFeb 17, 2026 2:08 pm - After we bought our home, multiple problems were discovered. None were reported by our home inspector. When we called to complain, he said his liability is limited to a refund of his inspection fee.