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Millburn West to become middle school, Central to become elementary school
By Taylor Goldenstein
Jul 25, 2012 2:58 PM - For the first time, all Millburn Elementary District 24 students in the same grade level will attend the same school. Starting this school year, instead of having two K-8 schools, the district will convert Millburn Central to a K-5 elementary school and Millburn West to a 6-8 middle school.
Heat delays Route 53 work but not deadline
By Elisabeth Mistretta
Jul 24, 2012 6:03 PM - The $45.5 million project to reconstruct Route 53 in parts of Addison and Itasca is on pace to meet its latest deadline, despite snags caused by, among other things, extreme heat. The project, overseen by the Illinois Department of Transportation, will rebuild Route 53 -- known locally as Rohlwing Road -- between Army Trail Road in Addison and the Elgin-O'Hare Expressway in Itasca.
FBI: Robber told Waukegan teller, 'I will pop you'
By Paul Biasco
Jul 24, 2012 3:06 PM - A Zion man has been charged in the robbery of a bank branch inside a Waukegan grocery story. Authorities say he told a teller, "I will pop you," while holding what appeared to be a gun in a plastic bag before fleeing with more than $4,500.
Ramp from Tri-State to I-290 closing for repairs
By Marni Pyke
Jul 24, 2012 1:09 PM - The Illinois tollway will close one of its most heavily used ramps this weekend for repairs. The ramp takes cars from the southbound Tri-State to the westbound I-290 in Elmhurst.
Parolee arrested after police chase in Elgin
By Paul Biasco
Jul 24, 2012 1:08 PM - A parolee who was released from jail less than two months ago was arrested Monday after leading Elgin police on a chase during a traffic stop.
Mundelein: No chickens, bees in backyards
By Taylor Goldenstein
Jul 24, 2012 1:06 PM - Beehives and chicken coops will not be making their way into backyards in Mundelein just yet. A proposed zoning ordinance that would have allowed the animals was tabled at the village's regular meeting Monday in a 4-2 vote. Residents disagreed on the plan. "Ten percent of the population is allergic to bees," one man said. "Mundelein residents could die from anaphylactic shock. Why would we take that risk?" Alternatively, another resident pointed out that raising chickens is good for the environment.
Wheeling Town Center concept plan approved
By Melissa Silverberg
Jul 24, 2012 11:41 AM - Developers Urban R2 Co. presented a revised plan in Wheeling on Monday that revolved around a large theater company taking would take up more than a fourth of the available retail square footage and serving as the anchor for the anticipated town center on the former Wickes Furniture site along Dundee Road."The biggest challenge was getting an entertainment anchor and we've achieved that and we're very happy," a developer said.
What are Quinn's options on gambling?
By Mike Riopell
Jul 24, 2012 11:21 AM - The clock is ticking on gambling expansion. Before the summer is over, Gov. Pat Quinn will almost certainly act on controversial gambling legislation that -- if approved -- will set up 1,200 slot machines at Arlington Park and five new Illinois casinos, including in Lake County, Chicago and the south suburbs.
Abt executive runs with Olympic torch in England
By Anna Marie Kukec
Jul 24, 2012 11:20 AM - Kukec's People features Abt Electronic's co-President Mike Abt, who was one of the runners with the Olympic torch. It's now on display at the Glenview store.
Ditching the dryer: Tips for airing clean laundry
By Cedar Burnett
Jul 24, 2012 11:01 AM - Think clotheslines are a relic of a bygone era, a time when our grandmothers slaved over their dainties with stiff birch-wood pins? Think again. Hanging clothes is hot, due in no small part to the rising costs of, well, everything. Between soaring utility bills, concerns for the environment and a growing interest in traditional home arts, forgoing the dryer is the newest (oldest) way to tackle laundry.

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