Lake County Gazette

Lake County Gazette

Monday, February 17, 2020

Business News

From Prairie State Wire

Nothing 'fair' about Pritzker's tax plan for pass-through businesses, IBA president says

By Tom Lawrence | 14 days ago

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls it a "fair tax," but critics say it is far from fair and that it would be a mistake to support it when it appears as a referendum question on ballots in November.

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GURNEE PARK DISTRICT: Welcome FitNation Gurnee's NEW General Manager, Chris Leathers.

With 15 years of experience in the fitness industry, Chris is highly motivated and excited to join the Gurnee Park District team.

By Press release submission | Dec 29, 2019

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VILLAGE OF MUNDELEIN: Holiday Glass Blowing Open Houses Offered to the Public

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2019

Peter Patterson Glassworks in Mundelein located at 888 Tower Road #E announces its Holiday Open House for ornaments, window sparklers or icicles.

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Rep. McSweeney admonishes Illinois' poor business reputation on Small Business Saturday

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 2, 2019

Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington) recently marked Small Business Saturday by demanding that state government take its handcuffs off local industry.

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Different takes on latest ethylene oxide readings in Lake County

By W.J. Kennedy | Nov 29, 2019

Medline in Waukegan announced this week that ethylene oxide (EtO) readings taken between October 26 and November 2 by the Lake County Health Department show that the areas near the plant averaged “only .18 parts pers billion, lower than any other EPA-tested area, which in Illinois includes Chicago and Northbrook.”

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GURNEE PARK DISTRICT: Meet FitNation Gurnee's Operations Supervisor, Tim Rochford

By Press release submission | Nov 22, 2019

Tim comes to Gurnee Park District with 35 years of fitness and sports management experience.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By Glenn Minnis | 3 months ago

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

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CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK: Book Your Event At The Highland Park Country Club

By Press release submission | Nov 13, 2019

The Highland Park Country Club is currently booking for the 2019 holiday season as well as for 2020 events and beyond.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Sick days exemplify teachers union's unhealthy effect on Chicago, Ives says

By Glenn Minnis | 3 months ago

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) points to the 244 available sick days Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) leaders were able to hammer out for members as part of their new contract agreement as a prime example of the extreme power the CTU possesses.

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On EtO emissions, Dem lawmakers caught between panicked voters and wealthy donors

By W.J. Kennedy | Nov 4, 2019

Democratic state lawmakers are squeezed between voters panicked over news reports of cancer risks from industrial emissions of ethylene oxide (EtO), and a wealthy family of Democratic donors whose business in Lake County could be shut down under legislation that all but bans the use of the chemical.

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Medline to take its defense of ethylene oxide practices, benefits to senate

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 1, 2019

Officials from Northfield-based Medline Industries, Inc. are objecting to the recent passage in the Illinois House of a bill that would ban the use of a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment by pointing to the company’s “exemplary safety record and the importance of ethylene oxide sterilization to Illinois hospitals.”

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Barrington Hills board says No to marijuana sales

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 31, 2019

The Barrington Hills Village Board of Trustees has unanimously rejected a proposal that would allow recreational marijuana businesses to set up shop in town.

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VILLAGE OF MUNDELEIN: Mundelein’s Orthodontic Experts Launches $75,000 Braces Giveaway Contest

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2019

Mundelein’s Orthodontic Experts, a premier orthodontic practice located at 1529 S. Lake Street, is proud to announce their “2019 Braces Giveaway” campaign. “

From DuPage Policy Journal

Candidate Ives to make health care reform a focus in her race to unseat Rep. Casten

By Glenn Minnis | 4 months ago

With average health care costs on the rise for workers and employers alike, congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is intent on making the issue a central component of her battle against incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) in the 6th District.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 5 months ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

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CITY OF WAUKEGAN: Waukegan Casino Bids

By Press release submission | Sep 10, 2019

The City of Waukegan has released redacted versions of the six proposals received for the Waukegan Casino.

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ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: BJC Expands Offerings in Bethalto

By Press release submission | Sep 9, 2019

Alton Memorial Hospital and BJC Medical Group are expanding their presence in Madison County with a new medical office building in Bethalto that opened for business Monday, Aug. 26.

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Illinois is more dependent on food stamps than any other neighboring state

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 6, 2019

Ted Dabrowski is convinced the reasons behind the rising number of Illinois residents now depending on food stamps starts and ends in Springfield.

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CITY OF HIGHWOOD: Highwood Design District - Launch Party and Two Day Event

By Press release submission | Sep 1, 2019

Highwood Design District is a unique collection of brick-and-mortar shops, individual tradespeople, and local merchants representing the very best in design.

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LAKE BLUFF HISTORY MUSEUM: Crab Tree Farm Tour: Arts & Crafts Collection Tour Saturday September 28, 10 am

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2019

Tickets to the 10 am tour are SOLD OUT.