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Pleasant Prairie sees a sweet payoff with Prairie Highlands Corporate Park

A water tower adorned with Haribo’s gummy bears in Pleasant Prairie stands as a charming reminder of the first tenant to arrive at Prairie Highlands Corporate Park. To the east of the tower sits the German candy maker’s 500,000-square-foot manufacturing plant at 12488 Goldbear Drive. Today, Haribo shares...

Pleasant Prairie, WI · 3d
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Bath Concepts Celebrates New Libertyville Facility with Groundbreaking

Local leaders recently joined to celebrate Principle Construction’s groundbreaking for a new 611,146 sq. ft. manufacturing, warehouse and office facility for Bath Concepts Industries, LLC., a manufacturer of acrylic bathtubs and shower walls, at 1972 Rosenbach Parkway in Libertyville, Illinois. Bath Concepts currently has three facilities spread across Libertyville. The new facility will consolidate existing locations while providing ample room for growth on the 65-acre site, served by a dedicated private roadway. The master plan also paves the way for future expansion, including two additional buildings measuring 50,000 sq. ft. and 260,000 sq. ft.

Libertyville, IL · 1d
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Ole Miss Student Alaina Kunes' Family Business Sued Over Employee's Alleged Racist Slur

Ole Miss Student Alaina Kunes' Family Business Sued Over Employee's Alleged Racist Slur

Oak Creek, WI · 2d

TMJ4 News

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Waukesha hemp businesses face uncertainty as federal hemp ban approaches

From gummies and sleep aids to beverages and topical products, Wisconsin businesses that sell hemp-derived THC products are preparing for major federal changes that could affect what they are allowed to keep on their shelves.

Waukesha, WI · 3d

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Kenosha Seeks Long-Term Guarantees as Microsoft Data Center Negotiations Continue

KENOSHA, Wis. (WLIP)— Nearly two years after Microsoft first pursued plans for a major data center development in Kenosha, city officials are still negotiating the terms of a project that could generate millions of dollars in annual tax revenue but also raise questions about its long-term impact on residents and taxpayers.

Kenosha, WI · 3d

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Racine Buyers Find More Options as List Prices Cool

Racine buyers gained more options and negotiating power as inventory surged, prices dropped, and price cuts climbed.

Racine, WI · 2d

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How a Milwaukee gas station transformed from a place of convenience into a community hub

How do you usually pick a gas station when you need to fill up your tank? Most times, it comes down to location and how expensive it is. But for a loyal base of customers on Milwaukee’s South Side, their only factor is going to support Faisal Bhimani. He owns the BP and Citgo gas stations across the street from one another on Howard and Clement Avenues. His customers return not because of prices, but because of the community he’s built.

Milwaukee, WI · 18h

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Treasure Hunters Lose Hours In This Packed Wisconsin Warehouse Of Estate-Sale Finds

Most of the price tags are missing on purpose. The owners name a number at checkout, and almost everything is open to friendly negotiation. That little twist sets the tone for a giant pole-barn warehouse in Wisconsin. It’s stacked with estate-sale furniture, lamps, toys, records, china, books, and seasonal decorations.

Milwaukee, WI · 6d

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7 Affordable Places Realtors Say Will Become Climate Havens as Temperatures Rise

This piece reviews seven affordable, senior-friendly cities with strong infrastructure and mitigation plans to help residents weather the effects of climate change.

Pittsburgh, PA · 21h

TMJ4 News

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Energy assistance available for residents' heating, electric bills

Milwaukee County residents can apply year-round for energy assistance to help cover heating and electric bills this winter. Community Advocates COO encourages people to reach out for assistance.

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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We Energies kicks off final week of Cookie Book distribution

WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- As we head into the holiday season, chances are you'll be making some Christmas cookies at some point, and you might be interested in some new recipes. This is the final week of We Energies' 2026 Cookie Book distribution. The company says they have...

Waukesha County, WI · 3d

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400,000 eggs delivered to Wisconsin as part of lawsuit settlement

Local news about the companies, people and issues that impact business in Northeast Wisconsin and beyond. Attorney General Josh Kaul said that more than 400,000 eggs have been delivered to Wisconsin food banks and community organizations this week, marking the first shipments of approximately 2 million eggs secured for Wisconsin through a multistate settlement with three major egg producers for allegedly colluding behind the scenes to raise prices.

Wisconsin · 19h

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$39.1M Financing Secured for Tennessen Flats in Suburban Milwaukee

 JLL Capital Markets announced that it has arranged $39.1 million in construction takeout financing for Tennessen Flats, a 173-unit, Class A multifamily community in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, an affluent suburb of Milwaukee. JLL worked on behalf of the sponsor, Weas Development and Klein Development, to secure the floating-rate loan from...

Menomonee Falls, WI · 2d

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We Energies customers face another rate hike — but smaller, as regulators, Milwaukee Common Council, push back on utility

We Energies customers are in for another round of rate hikes over the next two years, although not as steep as the utility first proposed. Wisconsin’s Public Service Commission voted Thursday to approve a roughly 7% increase in We Energies’ electricity rates spread across 2027 and 2028 — the utility’s sixth consecutive rate hike. The utility expects an average residential customer’s monthly bill to rise between $7 and $8 per month in 2027 and again by between $6 and $7 the following year.

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

CBS 58

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Emerging Developers encourages applicants for year 2 of its program

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Emerging Developers announced that applications are open for year two of its program. It launched in late 2024 and it's dedicated to helping Black and Latino homebuilders and developers in Milwaukee, while also building affordable housing options. CBS 58 got to see the progress of the...

Milwaukee, WI · 3d

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How Fred Bachmann Turned a Swiss Family Name Into Four Decades of Wisconsin Hot Tubs

The founder of Bachmann Pools, Spas & Saunas started with one tub on a construction floor in 1985, and he still sells by the advice his Swiss-born father gave him. Fred Bachmann’s parents had a line they used about their son and water. He had to be the first one into the lake, the river, or the swimming pool, and the last one out. As a toddler, he was told he hated getting out of the bathtub.

Madison, WI · 3d

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Milwaukee Inventory Grows as Homes Spend More Time on the Market

Milwaukee buyers found more homes to browse and less pressure to rush, as inventory climbed and homes spent more time on the market.

Milwaukee, WI · 3d

wuwm.com

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Audit has mixed reviews for MMSD and wastewater treatment contractor

An independent auditor has released its findings on MMSD operations and Veolia, the company that runs the MMSD's two wastewater treatment plants. Whistleblowers allege Veolia employees and equipment have been treated poorly for years, which has has increased the risk of untreated sewage being dumped into waterways. Local advocacy group...

Milwaukee, WI · 3d

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Developing Stories: Commercial real estate news from October

If you’ve ever wondered who’s in that office tower you keep walking by, or what’s under construction in your neighborhood, we’re here to help catch you up. Developing Stories is our new monthly series covering commercial real estate in southeastern Wisconsin. Every month, Milwaukee Business Journal reporter Addison Lathers joins Lake Effect’s Sam Woods to discuss top headlines from the previous month, and what she’s expecting in the future.

Milwaukee, WI · 2d