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A bill in Springfield would enable developers of “mega projects” — such as a Bears stadium at Arlington Park — to make negotiated payments to local taxing bodies instead of the full amount of property taxes.

Special Report | A united lobbying front: District 214 hopes to partner with 211, 15 over potential tax breaks

Northwest Suburban High School District 214 officials hope they can partner with two neighboring school districts if they hire a lobbyist Thursday to address controversial state legislation that could change their taxing authority for the proposed Bears project at Arlington Park.
Members of the East Dundee planning, zoning and historic commission recommended approval for a special-use permit and zoning that would allow the Elgin Mall to move into a shuttered Dominick’s store in East Dundee. East Dundee Village President Jeff Lynam, however, says the proposal would not enhance the village’s appeal.

News | Enough appeal? Elgin Mall move to old East Dundee Dominick's gets planners' support, not mayor's

With the clock ticking on a lease that's about to expire, owners of the Elgin Mall got one step closer to making East Dundee their new home after planners gave the move their support. East Dundee Village President Jeff Lynam, however, isn't so sure.
U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, a Highland Park Democrat whose 10th District includes parts of Cook, Lake and McHenry counties, got roughly $1.4 million from PACs this past election cycle.

Politics | How much did your congressional representative get from special interests?

Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider collected more campaign cash from special interest groups during the 2022 election cycle than any of the other representatives serving the North, West or Northwest suburbs, new federal records show. Here's how much other congressmen representing the suburbs collected.

News | Woman dies crossing Wolf Road after being struck by two vehicles

Wheeling police are investigating the death of a 53-year-old Wheeling woman fatally struck by two vehicles as she was crossing Wolf Road near Manchester Drive Thursday night.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Illinois have dropped to their lowest point since the beginning of October, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
News | Illinois COVID-19 hospitalizations at lowest point in four months
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Illinois have dropped to their lowest point since the beginning of October.
Tonka, a cougar at Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora, has died.
Lifestyle | 'He was a sweetheart': Aurora zoo mourns death of Tonka the cougar
Tonka, a cougar who was a longtime favorite of visitors to Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora, has died.
Aaron J. Williams
News | Naperville man charged with felony after sexual assault at Lisle athletic club
A Naperville man was charged with predatory criminal sexual assault involving a child at Central Park Athletic Club in Lisle.
News | Head-on crash kills one driver near Lake Villa
One person was killed and another critically injured in a two-car collision near Lake Villa on Friday night.
A federal grant earmarked for the Chicago region will help develop a road map to make walking and cycling safer.
Transportation | $5M grant aimed at reversing 'crisis on our roadways'
As concerns mount over a post-pandemic spike in crashes, the Chicago region this week received a $5 million grant aimed at making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
Plywood covers the garage area of a Carpentersville home after it was struck by a truck whose driver was trying to avoid police early Saturday.
News | Truck plows into Carpentersville house in hit-and-run crash
Carpentersville police seek information on a hit-and-run crash into a house that occurred early Saturday morning.
An overnight fire at a Chase Bank in the Springbrook Shopping Center in Bloomingdale caused significant damage Saturday.
News | SUV crashes into Bloomingdale bank, severing gas line and causing a fire
An SUV crashed into a Chase Bank in Bloomingdale Friday, severing a gas main and causing an explosion and fire that lasted for hours.
Peter S. Barkoulies
Crime | Former president of Elmhurst church charged with stealing from donations
A former president of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Elmhurst has been accused of stealing from its donations.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Chicago Blackhawks’ Bobby Hull,left, and Jack Evans flank the Stanley Cup in their dressing room in Detroit after defeating the Detroit Red Wings to win the Cup.
Chicago Blackhawks' all-time leading goal scorer Bobby Hull has died at age 84
A tree outside of the Elgin Public Museum displays a sign saying “Hug Me…. For Miss Marge.” Some said that Marge Fox was the original tree hugger.
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Schaumburg Business Association congratulated Guzman Y Gomez on their grand opening and ribbon cutting Jan. 18. Village of Schaumburg trustees, SBA board members, ambassadors and SBA President Lisa Gilbert participated in the grand celebration.
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Lake Park celebrates its Class 3A state championship during the Competitive Dance finals at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington Saturday.
Competive Dance state final held in Bloomington
Glenbrook South’s Anna Rosenberger, middle, celebrates the Titans’ 36-35 victory over Loyola Academy with teammates Christina Korompilas, left, and Sidney Rogers at the conclusion of Tuesday’s game.
Girls basketball: Glenbrook South tops Loyola 36-35
Rachel Johannsen, of Dundee says they started out with six chickens a couple of years ago, but are now up to 14. “They call it chicken math,” she said. “They just keep adding up.”
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