Memorial Day 2012: Scams Target Military

The Better Business Bureau is urging consumers and donors to be on the lookout for deals that seem too good to be true, and also for disreputable charities.

Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve our country and remember those who have died in service. But sadly, it has also become an opportunity for scammers to target active service members and elderly veterans. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is urging consumers and donors to be on the lookout for deals that seem too good to be true, and also for disreputable charities. “The unique lifestyle of our service members makes them prime targets for scammers,” says Dana Badgerow, President and CEO of the BBB. “It’s imperative that we educate our service members and ensure that the support we give to them equals the effort they make every day on behalf of us.” “Donors also need to watch out for questionable charities that raise funds on …

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Readers' Choice: Best Clothing and Accessories Boutique

This week's Readers' Choice did not receive many nominations.

This week's Readers' Choice selection was clothing and accessory boutiques.  Although there are many in the Lake Zurich and Barrington area, we received nominations for only two shops: Urban Flair and Mia Sorella. With just two businesses in the running, we decided not to move on with the poll this week.  Stay tuned for next week's Readers' Choice! 

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Coming Soon: Arlington Heights Patch

Celebrate this exciting news with us!

Hello, readers! I have really exciting news to share. On May 31, we will launch a new site: Arlington Heights Patch! We've had lots of people expressing interest in having their own Patch site in Arlington Heights. We think it's a fantastic idea, too! We're thrilled to start getting to know Arlington Heights over the coming weeks. We'll be stopping by all the local spots, including the police station, village hall and local businesses. You'll probably see us out and about taking photos and making introductions. In the meantime, we'd like you to go to the Arlington Heights Patch Facebook page and "Like us!" You can also sign up to receive Arlington Heights news on our Arlington Heights Patch E-News Signup Page! And please, if you have …

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Tara May Tesimu

8:28 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Thanks, Norma! We're so excited. Like us on Facebook when you have a chance! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Arlington-Heights-Patch/311386682273138   more ›

Capaccio Bros. Furniture Store to Close

Owner says it's become harder to produce high quality furniture in America.

Proposed Luxury Auto Dealership Drives Concerns from Residents

Midwest Motors is proposing to move operations from Volo to the outgoing Capaccio Bros. Furniture property near the Mosley Hill and Orchards subdivisions.

At Monday’s village board meeting, more than 20 residents expressed strong opposition to a luxury and exotic car dealership relocating to the Capaccio Bros. Furniture building at 540 Cortland Drive. The property has been on the market for the last year-and-a-half and Capaccio Bros. plans to close its doors in the near future. The board of trustees ultimately voted to allow the proposal from Midwest Motors of Volo to tentatively move forward to the Plan Commission for consideration at the June meeting. Among concerns voiced by residents from the Orchards and Mosley Hill subdivisions were increased traffic in the residential area where young children play, to the possibility of trucks blocking the only street leading into the residential …

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sls1001

12:09 pm on Friday, May 11, 2012

By your usename it seems that you live in one of the two neighborhoods that Capaccio Brothers is in the enterence to. If you are not, I am sorry for this comment. If you are, I find it odd that you spell the Capaccio name wrong, especially since you drive by the sign everyday. From that I feel that you do not care one bit about Capaccio Brothers and what they have done. I have bought a lot of …   more ›

Fundraiser This Weekend for St. Baldrick's Foundation

Event will be held May 6 at Scoreboard Bar & Grill.

If you want to help raise money to find cures for childhood cancers, you don't have to go any further than the Scoreboard Bar & Grill here in Lake Zurich. A fundraiser for the St. Baldrick's Foundation will be held May 6 at Scoreboard. Organized by Stig Carlson, the event aims to raise $20,000 for the St. Baldrick's Foundation. So far, teams have raised $1,880 — including $465 raised by Ela Township Assessor John Barrington, who will participate in the event with his son. During the event, participants will have their heads shaved by barbers from Sports Clips. People can also just donate money for the cause if they don't wish to participate. To sign up, contact Lani Smart at lanismart00@yahoo.com or register online at http://www.…

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Week in Review: Top News Stories, April 23-27

What stories were most popular in Lake Zurich this week?

There were a lot of popular topics in the news this week in Lake Zurich, from the approval of the budget to the story of a local woman who started her own jewelry business. Here's a look at some of this week's top headlines: Stay informed about all of your local news. Sign up for our daily email newsletter! And don't forget to 'like' us on Facebook!

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Foglia YMCA to Host Healthy Kids Day

Event is slated to be held from 10 a.m. to noon April 28.

Readers' Choice: Best Florist

What was the result of this week's contest?

This week, we asked readers to tell us who they think is the best florist in the area. Sadly, we received just two suggestions — Joseph's in Libertyville and P.S. Flowers and Balloons in Wauconda — so we won't be finishing this week's Readers' Choice. Stay tuned for next week's topic!

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