Tweaked plan, which includes a more upscale experience, will soon be reviewed by the Plan Commission.
Plans for Brunswick to take over the eSkape Entertainment Center moved a bit closer Monday night, when Brunswick representatives unveiled their latest proposal. Brunswick not only wants to bring its brand to Buffalo Grove; the company is now under contract to purchase the eSkape building, which is owned by Inland McHenry Road LLC. The company had originally planned to lease the space and convert it into a Brunswick Zone XL. Officials said this week that they now intend to introduce an even more upscale facility, branded simply as Brunswick’s. Plans include expanding the existing patio to create an outdoor beer garden with a fire pit. Brunswick’s would also offer higher quality food, including paninis and burgers, in a proprietary Tavern ’…
A deal with eSkape has not been completed, but officials say plans for a Brunswick Zone XL remain in the works.
Brunswick’s plans to take over Buffalo Grove’s eSkape are behind the original schedule, but the company still plans to open an entertainment complex in the village. “We’re still working very hard to complete the transaction. The goal of Brunswick is still to become a member of Buffalo Grove,” Mike Long, Brunswick’s vice president for service, construction and real estate, told Patch this week. Brunswick presented plans last August to purchase eSkape Entertainment Center and convert it into a Brunswick Zone XL. Brunswick officials said they hoped to add arcade games and billiards tables; convert The Arena, which currently hosts bands, into a laser tag area; add a new restaurant and lounge area, and convert the current restaurant space …
Buffalo Grove-area organizations see the effects of 90-degree temperatures.
With temperatures projected to remain above 90 degrees this week, Buffalo Grove businesses and organizations are seeing firsthand the effects of the heat wave. “We’re selling a lot more fans and Gatorade, and a lot more ice, too,” Paul Lievhart, manager of the Walgreens at the corner of Buffalo Grove and Lake-Cook roads, said Monday. “Everything that you can drink in aisle eight, such as juice and water, is just going out the door.” Lievhart noted that customers are also purchasing items in bulk, such as 24-packs of bottled water. Binny’s Beverage Depot has also seen a shift in product sales. A customer service manager noted that margaritas, water and mixers are big sellers. Beverages aren't the only consumables in demand. “We’re selling …
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Culver's
450 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL
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Walgreens
15 N Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL
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Zimmermann True Value Hardware
745 S Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL
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Buffalo Grove Park District - Alcott Center
530 Bernard Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL
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Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Rd, Lincolnshire, IL
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Indian Trails Public Library
355 Schoenbeck Rd, Wheeling, IL
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Buffalo Grove Theater
120 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL
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eSkape Entertainment Center
350 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL
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Willow Stream Pool
600 Farrington Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL
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Mike Rylko Community Park - Spray 'N Play
951 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL
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Fran Ingram
3:43 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2013
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