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Former President Donald Trump, right, with Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey at a rally downstate June 25. Bailey was one of three Illinois candidates to get Trump’s endorsement ahead of Tuesday’s primary election. All three won.

Politics | How candidates aligned with Donald Trump did in the suburbs

Although all three downstate Illinois Republicans endorsed by former President Donald Trump won their primary races Tuesday, Trump supporters seeking nomination for statewide or federal seats had mixed results in the suburbs.
The Arboretum of South Barrington has been sold to local businessman Rick Heidner’s Heidner Properties, Inc. Heidner said he plans to upgrade the open air shopping center with new shops and expanded community events.

Commercial Real Estate | The Arboretum of South Barrington sold to Hoffman Estates-based Heidner Properties

The Arboretum of South Barrington, the 484,000-square-foot open air shopping center at Route 59 and Higgins Road, has been sold to Hoffman Estates-based Heidner Properties, Inc.
Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 officials are awaiting the counting of some early and mail ballots — a process expected to take another week — before declaring victory or defeat in a referendum on a $75 million bond issue.

Politics | With votes still to be counted, District 25 not yet ready to call referendum

Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 officials are waiting for early and mail-in ballots to be counted over the next week before declaring defeat or victory in a referendum on a $75 million bond issue to fund full-day kindergarten and school building upgrades.
Khatijah Binti Mohamad Rafique of Chicago takes the oath of allegiance to become a U.S. citizen Thursday during a naturalization ceremony at the College of DuPage.

News | We the people: 137 new U.S. citizens take oath at College of DuPage

On Thursday, 137 people from 38 other countries officially became U.S. citizens during a ceremony at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn.
Dave Sinker, owner of The Comedy Shrine, may have to sell off parts of his comedy memorabilia in order to help the venue reopen.
Entertainment | Will the The Comedy Shrine in Aurora ever open again? 'No guarantee,' owner says
The Comedy Shrine in Aurora has shuttered a little over a year after relocating within Fox Valley Mall. Owner David Sinker and a Fox Valey Mall official say the closure is temporary, with a possible reopening in fall.
After closing two years ago because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Illinois Beach Hotel at Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park near Zion is back in business with new management and a complete renovation.
Commercial Real Estate | 'Definitely a big deal': Renovated hotel at Illinois Beach State Park ready to reopen
After sitting vacant for 18 months, the completely renovated hotel at Illinois Beach State Park is re-opening Friday with new management. "It's definitely a big deal," said Maureen Riedy, president of Visit Lake County.
Illinoisans will receive some modest tax relief starting Friday when the state’s new fiscal year begins.
Politics | Some temporary tax relief is coming your way. Here are the details
Illinoisans will receive some modest tax relief starting Friday when the state's new fiscal year begins. Republicans criticized the package as an election-year gimmick, noting that rebate checks would show up in mailboxes or bank accounts before Election Day, while motor fuel tax suspension would disappear soon after Election Day.
In a seismic shift in college athletics, the Big Ten voted Thursday to add Southern California and UCLA as conference members beginning in 2024.
College Sports | Big Ten votes to add USC, UCLA as members starting in 2024
In a seismic shift in college athletics, the Big Ten voted Thursday to add Southern California and UCLA as conference members beginning in 2024.
Fireworks explode over Bangs Lake in Wauconda. This year's show will be on Saturday, July 2.
Entertainment | Where to see fireworks around the suburbs July 1-4
Fireworks displays return with a bang throughout the suburbs this weekend.
Similar to this project, the St. Charles Arts Council is organizing the Paint The Riverside community street painting project. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 30, community members are welcome to drop by and help paint the intersection of Riverside Avenue and Walnut Street in downtown St. Charles.
News | St. Charles residents invited to paint a downtown street as part of community art project
St. Charles residents will have the opportunity to paint the city red -- along with a variety of other colors -- during an upcoming community art project.
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Lake County | Primary between two Lake County Republicans vying for Illinois Supreme Court seat remains tight
The Republican primary race for Illinois Supreme Court District 2 has come down to a contest between two prominent Lake County leaders separated by around 1.5% of the vote.
The first Black woman confirmed for the Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson has been sworn as the court’s 116th justice at midday Thursday, just as the man she is replacing, Justice Stephen Breyer, retires.
News | Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in, becomes 1st Black woman on Supreme Court
The 51-year-old Jackson is the court's 116th justice and she took the place Thursday of the justice she once worked for. Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement took effect at noon.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Village of Schaumburg fleet service tech Steve Marchese pumps gas into one of the fleet mechanics trucks Tuesday morning at the public works facility on S. Plum Grove Road.
The Week in Pictures photo gallery for June 20-26, 2022.
The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon cutting celebrating the 100th anniversary of Lincoln Motor Company on June 11. Fair Oaks Lincoln, 1564 West Ogden Avenue, Naperville, is honored to be one of Lincoln Motor Company’s top 100 dealerships in the country. The celebration was facilitated with ambassadors and community members, as well as civic leaders Mayor Steve Chirico, Councilman, Paul Hinterlong and several members of Naperville Citizens Appreciate Public Safety (CAPS). Mayor Chirico congratulated Jimmy Samhan, General Manager, Steve Jankelow, Vice President and Justin Gilliam with Lincoln Motor Company for reaching such a huge milestone.
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Jackson DeSmidt, 6, of Northbrook has his hula-hooping skills dialed in as he joins the other children for Rick Kelley's performance in Village Green Park Tuesday night.
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