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The six-story Arlington Park grandstand, which opened in 1989 after a fire devastated the old one, remains standing after the Chicago Bears’ purchase of the property closed last month. But a tax and assessment expert believes the stately building’s days are numbered.

Special Report | Why tax expert, former state rep says Arlington grandstand's days could be numbered

While the Chicago Bears haven't officially said if or when the stately Arlington Park grandstand built by Dick Duchossois will be demolished, its days are likely numbered, according to one expert.
Ludwig was shot to death in 2021 by the husband of the Wayne village president.

Politics | How this dog's death led to a bitter race for Wayne village president

Were it not for a dog named Ludwig, Eileen Phipps might be cruising unopposed to a seventh term as village president of Wayne. But her husband's killing of a neighbor's pet triggered a contentious race for Phipps' office and three trustee seats.
Itasca Mayor Jeff Pruyn says his town is readying for more freight traffic as a railway merger nears that will impact four CP rail crossings in the village.

Columns | 'We have to prepare': Towns grapple with more freight trains heading their way

Suburbs along the CP tracks face the reality of at least eight more freight trains a day. Here's what's next.
Paul, Steven and Anthony Wember at Steven Wember’s wedding in 2018 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Steven recently joined his grandfather, Paul, and father, Anthony, in becoming a U.S. Marine Corps pilot.

News | Three generations of flight: Suburban native gets wings, joining grandfather, father

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Steven Wember remembers spending time with his grandfather and father as a child, listening to their stories about being Marines and flying jets. The Crystal Lake native and 2015 Marian Central Catholic High School graduate decided at age 10 that it was the path he wanted to follow.
A winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket was sold at the Woodman’s Market in Lakemoor, located at 27555 Route 120.
News | $550,000 winning lottery ticket bought at Lakemoor grocery store
Two lottery players hit all five numbers in the midday Lucky Day Lotto draw on Sunday, each winning over a half a million dollars, the Illinois Lottery announced in a news release.
Cathie Johnson, president and founder of People Helping People in Palatine, left, and Doug Schneiss of Palatine help load some of the donations during a drive at Christ Lutheran Church Monday in Palatine. The drive, which continues today, is to help families displaced by a fire in apartment buildings in Palatine on March 19.
News | Collection for Palatine families displaced by condo fire off to good start
People Helping People and Christ Lutheran Church collaborated Monday to organize and host a drive-through collection for items to help the families displaced by a fire in the Windhaven Condominium Complex in Palatine on March 19.
ICNA Relief is seeking donations for its Ramadan Food Box distribution across more than 50 food pantries in 24 states, reaching more than 24,000 families in need.
Columns | Islamic group marks Ramadan with food distribution to communities in need
ICNA Relief, a national domestic relief and faith-based group, has launched a Ramadan Food Box distribution across its network of more than 50 food pantries in 24 states, reaching more than 24,000 families.
Crew members work to raise a derailed car on train tracks in Franklin Park. One Metra train was delayed, but the tracks were reopened within hours.
Transportation | Canadian Pacific freight cars derail in Franklin Park
Two Canadian Pacific Railway freight train cars derailed in Franklin Park on Sunday afternoon. No one was injured, the company said, and the tracks were cleared within hours.
Stan’s Donuts and Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken will share a one-story, 8,000-square-foot building on Higgins Road west of River Road in Rosemont.
Business | Stan's Donuts to open Rosemont location Friday
Officials will cut the ribbon on the new Stan's Donuts & Coffee Friday in Rosemont.
Campton Hills new zoning ordinance continues to face criticism, the latest coming from a former Kane County Board member who describes the regulations as “fatally flawed.”
News | 'Fatally flawed': Campton Hills zoning ordinance under fire
Campton Hills' newly minted zoning ordinance has come under fire again, this time with a legal opinion from Kenneth Shepro, a local attorney known for his expertise in local government.
Dueling displays of campaign signs for Wheaton-Warrenville Unit District 200 school board candidates are posted along North Main Street in Wheaton.
Education | Suburban school board races heat up over library books, sex ed
Two years ago, school board races across the suburbs drew long lines of candidates galvanized by mask mandates and remote learning. This election cycle, school board hopefuls from Wheaton to Palatine have refocused their energy on heated debates over library books, lessons on racism and the role of parents in deciding what is taught in classrooms.
Editorial | A summary of endorsements in local elections
Expanded early in-person voting begins Monday for candidates for community college, school board and municipal offices in the April 4 election. Here are the Daily Herald's endorsements in selected suburban contests. Municipal Boards
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Seven-year breast cancer survivor Patricia Robinson, left, currently homeless, high-fives Patricia Thies of Vernon Hills, who is battling stage four breast cancer during the annual St. Baldrick’s head shaving event ROCK THE BALD! on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills. Participants raised money for childhood cancer research. Stylist is Marissa Sneider of Mario Tricoci.
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The Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce Chamber Member Lunch featured keynote speaker Scott Tillema on March 7 at The Continental in Buffalo Grove. Scott is a member of The Negotiations Collective and is an FBI trained hostage negotiator who is a leader in the field of negotiation and conflict resolution. He talked about how to develop powerful techniques of negotiation and influence that people can use both professionally and within all aspects of life.
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