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‘Every detail matters’: The joy of sharing a meal is key for owners of Gia Mia, Livia, moto imōto
Oct 14, 2025 10:18 am - “Whether it’s a rustic Italian trattoria, a sleek Pan-Asian lounge or a vibrant wood-fired kitchen, we create places that feel familiar yet exciting — places people want to return to,” said chef Mike Bomberger of BG Hospitality Group’s restaurants, which include Gia Mia, moto imōto, Livia Italian Eatery and more.
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‘As is’ home purchase reveals plumbing problems after the factOct 14, 2025 6:15 am - On the day of our home inspection, there was no hot water, because the bank refused to turn on the gas service. Because of this, the home inspector did not discover that the upstairs bathrooms were piped with hot water only.
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Townhouses proposed for southwest MundeleinOct 13, 2025 7:47 pm - Twenty-one townhouses have been proposed for wooded property on Mundelein’s southwest side.
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Fox Lake apartment project targets the “missing middle”Oct 13, 2025 6:49 pm - The first building foundations are expected to be poured this week for what Fox Lake officials say will be a transformative development to provide a much-needed housing option in town.
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Other local governments endorse Schaumburg tax incentive to redevelop unincorporated homesOct 13, 2025 4:57 pm - Other affected local governments Monday endorsed Schaumburg’s use of a fourth tax increment financing (TIF) district to fund public improvements associated with a project to redevelop 19 unincorporated homes into a pair of industrial buildings in the village’s southwest corner.
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Ink and drink: Martini Room in Elgin hosts first flash tattoo eventOct 13, 2025 3:29 pm - Martini Room in Elgin held an unusual event last week. It hosted three local tattoo artists who gave flash tattoos to customers.
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Crystal Lake’s Raue Center receives ‘game-changer’ grant, explores satellite theater in East Dundee
Oct 13, 2025 10:49 am - The Crystal Lake-based Raue Center for the Arts has received a multiyear, $150,000 grant that could support a possible expansion into East Dundee.
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Northwestern University researcher among three to win Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics
Oct 13, 2025 9:48 am - STOCKHOLM — Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the Nobel memorial prize in economics Monday for explaining how innovation creates new products and promotes ...
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Fox River Grove to demolish half-built, ‘monstrously ugly’ apartment building shell
Oct 13, 2025 9:30 am - A long-abandoned apartment complex in Fox River Grove soon will be demolished after years of standing uncompleted.
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‘A blank slate:’ Clearing the way for redevelopment at former Spring Hill Mall siteOct 12, 2025 7:11 pm - Piles of rubble are all that remain of the former Spring Hill Mall, which straddles West Dundee and Carpentersville. Demolition work is expected to be complete by the end of the month.